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Mr K · 25-07-2017, 00:56

Welcome mate

When I bought my Patrol I thought long and hard as to which would be the better engine to get and ended up getting the 2.8 but had massive problems with it. I've also seen many early 3.0's have 130k+ miles on them no problems. If I were to go back and do it again I still don't know which is the best option unless you buy a late 2003 onwards, but saying that I might still lean toward a 2.8.

I still think the best sounding Trol engine is most definitely the 2.8, with a 3 inch exhaust and a chip it goes great and sounds awesome

I think the best thing to do is just get the best overall truck and you will be ok doing all your normal checks.

25-07-2017, 00:56	#29
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	Welcome mate When I bought my Patrol I thought long and hard as to which would be the better engine to get and ended up getting the 2.8 but had massive problems with it. I've also seen many early 3.0's have 130k+ miles on them no problems. If I were to go back and do it again I still don't know which is the best option unless you buy a late 2003 onwards, but saying that I might still lean toward a 2.8. I still think the best sounding Trol engine is most definitely the 2.8, with a 3 inch exhaust and a chip it goes great and sounds awesome I think the best thing to do is just get the best overall truck and you will be ok doing all your normal checks.