New Member from Kent! 1991 Nissan Patrol

Thechin · 06-10-2010, 14:21

Good Afternoon People!

I have just entered into the forray of 4x4 off road driving, since being involved in track days! It's going to be my daily driver and really happy with it. It has an engine I am very familiar with!!

It's a 1991 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Series 2 RB25 DET

Here is the spec:

1991 H-Reg Nissan Patrol LWB
Black
RB25DET (Series 2) mounted to original gearbox
Currently running a estimated 300ish bhp
Turbo is a XS-Power T04E
Large FMIC with pipework
Side exist exhaust 3" turbo back
New Greddy Cambelt
Front facing inlet manifold (modified standard one)
Boost is currently at 10psi

As this is my first ever 4x4, i am completely retarded with what i need to get it working off road, what i need to help me not get stuck and what i can buy to make it better? The engine itself is definately strong enough, just need the rest of it to match

Here are some pictures, any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 09:13

no replies

Is it that bad?

R1cho · 07-10-2010, 09:21

welcome to the club, i'm new here myself but have already found a wealth of information.

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 09:25

Yeah im definately looking at doing some days and making the car alot more fun

danielj · 07-10-2010, 09:34

Ah no. It's not bad. In fact that looks like a very nicely kept engine. Putting out around 300bhp.

very nice. Looks in good condition for a 1991. Afraid I don't know much about the Patrols but it would appear from members of the site who have Patrols that they are fairly capable off-road in standard form. Having the BFG tyres on is probably a good start in preparing for some offroading. Maybe take a few runs in the mud and dirt and see what difficulties if any you encounter and then you might have an a better idea what if any mods would be worth dishing out some cash on.

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 09:37

Yes, it's a freshly rebuilt engine! Just hope the standard gearbox can take the torque!! I will have to have a little play, living in the garden of england surely does help! It does need a little tidy up with the wiring, preferably i'd like to get some lights up high for it. Anyone know of a Nissan Patrol shop?

R1cho · 07-10-2010, 09:40

erm......ebay lol
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories

danielj · 07-10-2010, 09:45

You could try putting up a thread in the classified section of the site looking for roof bar and lights or whatever you need. Thought there was someone selling a set of those in the classified section not so long ago. Don't know if they were for a troll though.

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 10:10

Ok fantastic! Thanks for the help, its definately an exciting car to be driving. Gets a few odd looks with the odd flame coming out of the side. Wolf in sheeps clothing

tezzer · 07-10-2010, 10:21

welcome mate, i think there might be a few members sporting a lazy after seeing your truck, they do like power and you have plenty of it, lol

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 10:40

Haha a few more bits will be coming soon to up the power. Maybe the first truck with Anti-Lag? haha

Any events/meets happening soon?

(RIP) PLANK · 07-10-2010, 11:29

regarding gearbox damage, how does the torque compare to the original diesel engine?

It looks ready to have some fun in now, but on a lWB vehicle i would be thinking about the postiotn of that exhaust! I have seen plenty of dmaged side steps to know hanging under the sill is a potentialy dangerous place, you can drive home with a missing side step but a smashed exhaust would be more of an issue.

Looks a nice tidy job under the bonnet mate

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 11:54

Yeah the exhaust was only a quick job, i will re-evaluate it when i get it on the ramps!

What is the torque of the original diesel? Standard RB25 is 246 bhp with 254 ft/lb torque, so im looking at around the 270-275 ft/lb region

Yeah it's definately hiding something nice under the bonnet. It needs a little tidy and i need to think about a snorkel, but not sure because of the different intake

(RIP) PLANK · 07-10-2010, 13:32

i have no idea of the original engines torque but i would i magine it would be a fair amount as diesels do tend to be a lot more tourquey (is that a seaside town in devon?

) than petrols. Similar for snorkels, with a petrol engine there is a lot of electical stuff going on low down to think about before imersing it above the air intake!

I know on suzuki's and v8 landies there are kits for waterproofing leads and dsitributrs etc. might be worth investigating before venturing too deep

come on the cough up your £10 and join us all, we don't bite

Thechin · 07-10-2010, 14:27

Haha i will do when it's payday! Skint after sortin the monster!

Yeah i will have to adapt some of the wiring, i was looking at some waterproof braiding!

I just need someone to show me what to do!

06-10-2010, 14:21	#1
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	New Member from Kent! 1991 Nissan Patrol Good Afternoon People! I have just entered into the forray of 4x4 off road driving, since being involved in track days! It's going to be my daily driver and really happy with it. It has an engine I am very familiar with!! It's a 1991 Nissan Patrol fitted with a Series 2 RB25 DET Here is the spec: 1991 H-Reg Nissan Patrol LWB Black RB25DET (Series 2) mounted to original gearbox Currently running a estimated 300ish bhp Turbo is a XS-Power T04E Large FMIC with pipework Side exist exhaust 3" turbo back New Greddy Cambelt Front facing inlet manifold (modified standard one) Boost is currently at 10psi As this is my first ever 4x4, i am completely retarded with what i need to get it working off road, what i need to help me not get stuck and what i can buy to make it better? The engine itself is definately strong enough, just need the rest of it to match Here are some pictures, any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

07-10-2010, 09:13	#2
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	no replies Is it that bad?

07-10-2010, 09:21	#3
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	welcome to the club, i'm new here myself but have already found a wealth of information.

07-10-2010, 09:25	#4
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Yeah im definately looking at doing some days and making the car alot more fun

07-10-2010, 09:34	#5
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	Ah no. It's not bad. In fact that looks like a very nicely kept engine. Putting out around 300bhp. very nice. Looks in good condition for a 1991. Afraid I don't know much about the Patrols but it would appear from members of the site who have Patrols that they are fairly capable off-road in standard form. Having the BFG tyres on is probably a good start in preparing for some offroading. Maybe take a few runs in the mud and dirt and see what difficulties if any you encounter and then you might have an a better idea what if any mods would be worth dishing out some cash on.

07-10-2010, 09:37	#6
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Yes, it's a freshly rebuilt engine! Just hope the standard gearbox can take the torque!! I will have to have a little play, living in the garden of england surely does help! It does need a little tidy up with the wiring, preferably i'd like to get some lights up high for it. Anyone know of a Nissan Patrol shop?

07-10-2010, 09:40	#7
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	erm......ebay lol http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories

07-10-2010, 09:45	#8
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	You could try putting up a thread in the classified section of the site looking for roof bar and lights or whatever you need. Thought there was someone selling a set of those in the classified section not so long ago. Don't know if they were for a troll though.

07-10-2010, 10:10	#9
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Ok fantastic! Thanks for the help, its definately an exciting car to be driving. Gets a few odd looks with the odd flame coming out of the side. Wolf in sheeps clothing

07-10-2010, 10:21	#10
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	welcome mate, i think there might be a few members sporting a lazy after seeing your truck, they do like power and you have plenty of it, lol

07-10-2010, 10:40	#11
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Haha a few more bits will be coming soon to up the power. Maybe the first truck with Anti-Lag? haha Any events/meets happening soon?

07-10-2010, 11:29	#12
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	regarding gearbox damage, how does the torque compare to the original diesel engine? It looks ready to have some fun in now, but on a lWB vehicle i would be thinking about the postiotn of that exhaust! I have seen plenty of dmaged side steps to know hanging under the sill is a potentialy dangerous place, you can drive home with a missing side step but a smashed exhaust would be more of an issue. Looks a nice tidy job under the bonnet mate

07-10-2010, 11:54	#13
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Yeah the exhaust was only a quick job, i will re-evaluate it when i get it on the ramps! What is the torque of the original diesel? Standard RB25 is 246 bhp with 254 ft/lb torque, so im looking at around the 270-275 ft/lb region Yeah it's definately hiding something nice under the bonnet. It needs a little tidy and i need to think about a snorkel, but not sure because of the different intake

07-10-2010, 13:32	#14
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	i have no idea of the original engines torque but i would i magine it would be a fair amount as diesels do tend to be a lot more tourquey (is that a seaside town in devon? ) than petrols. Similar for snorkels, with a petrol engine there is a lot of electical stuff going on low down to think about before imersing it above the air intake! I know on suzuki's and v8 landies there are kits for waterproofing leads and dsitributrs etc. might be worth investigating before venturing too deep come on the cough up your £10 and join us all, we don't bite

07-10-2010, 14:27	#15
Thechin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Vehicle: Nissan Patrol RB25DET 4x4 Posts: 13	Haha i will do when it's payday! Skint after sortin the monster! Yeah i will have to adapt some of the wiring, i was looking at some waterproof braiding! I just need someone to show me what to do!