2.8 Lt Turbo Nissan GQ Performance @ ExplorOz

AnswerID: 1518 Submitted: Sunday, Dec 02, 2001 at 00:00

tim replied:

where can i buy the unit you describe .would like to fit it to my 3litre patrol
thankyou.

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FollowupID: 476 Submitted: Monday, Dec 03, 2001 at 00:00

John Sullivan posted:

Tim, Autobarn have them, or look for Turbo Smart on the web. Not sure if it is suitable for the 3lt! Best of luck.

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AnswerID: 1557 Submitted: Saturday, Dec 08, 2001 at 00:00

Jim replied:

John, very interesting. I too have a 2.8TD GQ patrol, mine having had the Safari intercooler and snorkel fitted from new. Like you, I would like a bit more 'go' at times, and especially would like better turbo response at low revs, especially when touring in the High Country. I ahve checked out the TorboSmart web-site and they seem to have some interesting products. Where did you buy your controller and who fitted it? Is it easy to fit? How do you know what boost you have it set for? I am a little nervous that I could overboost the motor and damage it if I fitted it myself and didn't adjust it correctly.

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FollowupID: 496 Submitted: Sunday, Dec 09, 2001 at 00:00

John Sullivan posted:

Jim, Very easy to fit, just cut one hose and place the unit inline. The boost is then adjustable. No danger of over boosting, as there is a blow off valve fitted, or should be, to the inlet manifold.(Goldy coloured thing on front of inlet manifold) I have just removed mine as it was lifting at 14lb and I had the boost controller set at 13lb. It would only lift some times, but it was annoying. You should not have this problem unless you did as I did, fit a 3" mandrel bent exhaust. A little bit of power gain, but not really worth it. Much better to fit boost controller. Autobarn are selling these at the moment for $99.00. I had mine fitted by Jim Jones in Morwell, only because I wanted to know exactly what was gained etc, he has a dyno. Any mechanic with a decent knowledge of diesels/turbos should be able to help you, or the iinstructions are pretty clear from memory. Interestingly, I fitted two Hi Clones to my engine, made 2 extra kilowatts on the dyno, but bugger all difference to fuel economy or driveablity, so I had them removed, money back guarantee, and tried the boost controller. Vast difference. Hope this answers your questions. If not, ask and I shall try and answer.

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AnswerID: 1584 Submitted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2001 at 00:00

Nick replied:

Hi all,

I am just about to fit an intercooler, 3" exhaust and boost controler in an effort to improve the performance! should I do all of these???? Is the exhaust really worth it and did this play up with the wastegate controller?
I was all set with the info that I have recieved from a few sources but a little scepticle about doing all of these (at great expense) if not really worth it!
I eagerly await to hear from jim and John on your thoughts.
Nick

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FollowupID: 506 Submitted: Friday, Dec 14, 2001 at 00:00

John Sullivan posted:

Nick, I would try the boost controller first, then if still not happy, fit the exhaust. The boost controller was OK, it was the blow off valve that was the problem, lifting early. I have removed mine and fitted a boost gauge to keep an eye on things. My exhaust cost $400.00 to make and fit, custom with first muffler before the cross member, to allow for a water tank, it improved drivablity, but it all depends on the cost. Intercoolers are something I am also looking at, pros and cons etc, I can't justify the $1800 or so that Safari want for theirs. Looking at second hand Jap one, probably above the engine to keep the turbo lag as small as possible. A lot of stuffing around though to fit etc. Hope these answer your questions, if not, ask and I shall try to answer for you.

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FollowupID: 512 Submitted: Monday, Dec 17, 2001 at 00:00

Nick posted:

Thanks John, I feel that this is the best way to go also. Thankyou, Nick

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