Patrol GR Build.

[Thomas61]

Having looked at dash pods a bit now they can seem to be.....well clunky looking so (and this depends on screen size) how about after market/OEM bonnet air intake scoops. They have a degree of visual design already built in, look to be quite sleek, easy to paint or cover and as made of plastic easy to customise to get a factory looking fit.
Subaru ones do not look to be particularly deep so not to close to the windscreen or covering vents. Also those Landrover defender wing scoops are more compact and might look quite good if your screen would fit inside one.
As said all depends on screen size but at least there are lots of scoops to choose from out there.

 

[Jay666d]

Evening Thomas,

Cheers for the links. I'd seen that dash pod that you have posed a picture of... The Americans seem to have quire a few options for their pick ups!

I'd also seen the one made from the Pajero dash and did look into that, but unfortunately it wasn't going to be deep enough.

The screen size is about 120mm wide by 70mm deep.

I hadn't thought of air intake scoops tho! That's a new angle! :clap:thumb2

 

[micken]

Needle Valve arrived today... Will be going for an 'in cab' installation.

Hi Jay, can you give me a link for the needle valve please? I've had the intercooler and throttle body off my Terrano ZD30 this weekend to clean them and I'm considering doing the standard Patrol NADS mods on it. Have got boost gauge already and have ordered EGT gauge and the Provent 200. I'm planning to look at boost control valves and hoses tonight.

Cheers,

Mick

 

[Davey Boy]

Here ya go Mick!
Not wanting to steal Jays thread though...
This is the company that invented the Dawes Valve.
www.3barracing.com
You can even email Darren Dawes himself if you like.

 

[Jay666d]

Here ya go Mick!
Not wanting to steal Jays thread though...
This is the company that invented the Dawes Valve.
www.3barracing.com
You can even email Darren Dawes himself if you like.

Alright Mick,

I'd agree with this and get all the parts from this company.

My needle valve cost more and has no benefit! I wish I'd given my money to Darren! It's a real honest company he's got there!

Postage was really quick too! :thumbs

 

[Jay666d]

I'm also pleased to report that after changing the intercooler, adding the Provent, blocking the EGR and tinkering with the boost control... I have gained about 2 MPG! :clap

That see's me at 23.5 MPG on average.

 

[micken]

Here ya go Mick!
Not wanting to steal Jays thread though...
This is the company that invented the Dawes Valve.
www.3barracing.com
You can even email Darren Dawes himself if you like.

Many thanks Davey and Jay. I was looking at Darren's site last night. It's interesting how much more stuff like this is available in the States, same for some tools too.

Cheers,

Mick

 

[Davey Boy]

I'm also pleased to report that after changing the intercooler, adding the Provent, blocking the EGR and tinkering with the boost control... I have gained about 2 MPG! :clap

That see's me at 23.5 MPG on average.

Awesome!!
And engine more responsive too Jay??

 

[micken]

That see's me at 23.5 MPG on average.

I'll be happy to lose some of the soot and delighted to gain a few more mpg but I suspect it will also cost me an intercooler too.

 

[Jay666d]

It certainly feels that way. :thumb2

I've not played with the Needle Valve yet... I'm not 100% sure how fast or slow spool up should be, so I've left it at the point advised on set up!

Sometimes on colder mornings tho, the boost spikes over 18psi and it hits limp mode. (Must be something to do with air temp/density?:nenau?

 

[Davey Boy]

Slacken off your Dawes valve a quarter of a turn Jay.
As soon as you stop going into limp, then you can begin the needle valve adjustments and really see that every tweek, either way, makes an immediate difference.:thumb2

 

[Jay666d]

:thumb2 Cheers!

I also have the correct size tap en route so I can get this EGT sensor in place!

Still not sure how you managed to fit the drill in! :nenau

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Here ya go...
This is my tapping into the dump pipe bend immediately after the turbo.
The compression fitting holding the probe in place and the tapping itself are the ones supplied with your EGT gauge.
The first hole of course is the one through the heat shield about 40mm dia.

Sorry for this little hi-jack , do you guys think that is the best place to put an egt then?

 

[Jay666d]

Seems to be the place all the Aussies suggest.

There's a guy who calls himself 'GeeYouToo' who has a lot of experience and a YouTube channel to show off his ZD30 knowledge... Along with a guy called Chaz, I'd say their word is Gospel. :lol

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Seems to be the place all the Aussies suggest.

There's a guy who calls himself 'GeeYouToo' who has a lot of experience and a YouTube channel to show off his ZD30 knowledge... Along with a guy called Chaz, I'd say their word is Gospel. :lol

Aha YouTube, now we're talking :lol, I'll be watching a few vids tonight :thumb2

Also on YouTube a guy called ronny dahl, that's his channel name too, he's got some really good content from epic journeys with great action shots in western oz to advice and gear reviews, he's currently driving from bottom to top of oz on the western coast.

 

[micken]

I've currently got my T2 stripped down to throttle body off and cleaned (2nd time in 15 months ownership and it was $hitty) and contemplating draining the coolant out and having the intake manifold off. All the toys for improvement are now in hand or ordered apart from Dawes (type) Valve and Needle valve. I can see sense in the originals that Davey linked to but I've sourced a couple of UK (£bay) alternatives that I might take a punt on.

I'm at a point where I need to get the engine running the way I want and then sort out the bodywork, which is in great nick. Otherwise I might have to ditch it and buy a Patrol :lol:lol:lol

 

[Davey Boy]

:thumb2 Cheers!

I also have the correct size tap en route so I can get this EGT sensor in place!

Still not sure how you managed to fit the drill in! :nenau

A stubby cordless Jay. It's a bit tight but just managed to get onto the turbo bend at 90 degrees.

 

[Jay666d]

And the same for the 40mm hole in the heat shield?

 

[Davey Boy]

And the same for the 40mm hole in the heat shield?

I was able to use a larger cordless for that.
The angle wasn't as critical.

 

[Jay666d]

Took me long enough, but I've eventually got round to fitting the EGT sensor.

As with most of these things, it wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be.

First off, getting thru the heat shield. I ended up using a 35mm hole saw.



Then a hole in the dump pipe (Size - 11/32) and tap. (1/8 NPT)



After that I screwed in the compression fitting with some exhaust paste around the threads.



And added the probe sensor to finish off the job!




Jobs a good 'un! :thumb2