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| Posted on 01-06-2008 14:18 |
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Hi i have only just joined up about 3 mins ago.how is everyone out there.I am currently in the long process of choosing a GQ wagon I was hoping I could get some help with my choice. I am undecided if I want a 4.2 turbo diesel or a 2.8 turbo diesel can anyone out there help me.what are the two motors like and how thirsty are the 4.2 |
 
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| Posted on 01-06-2008 18:06 |
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4.2TD!
4.2TD!
4.2TD!
Good Luck in finding 1 !
Since Nissan stopped selling them new, the 2nd hand prices have risen
and they don't hang around long.
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| Posted on 01-06-2008 18:20 |
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thanks blocker I have a little while to find one, always loved the look of a raised GQ with big feet |
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| Posted on 01-06-2008 22:24 |
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I couldn't agree more about the look of a raised with big feet.
4.2 definately the pick of the two. GQ 4.2 diesel only came out of the factory naturally aspirated (Patrols anyway, Safari's may be different), so a GQ with a 4.2 turbo diesel will either have an aftermarket turbo or a GU engine. Either way it's still better than a 2.8TD.
TD42 is a very stong, robust engine, with excellent low down torque. Adding a turbo (factory or aftermarket) makes them even better. I had an early GU with a TD42 (naturally aspirated) and fitted a genuine Nissan turbo kit from a wrecked GU TD42T. I also fitted a full 3inch exhaust including the turbo dump pipe, from Beaudesert Exhaust centre. With no other modifications, this set up had heaps of grunt and used about 14l/100km.
Tony
P.S. Is that a BA Falcon you've been taking offroad?
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| Posted on 02-06-2008 16:27 |
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Hey tony thanks 4 the info,yeah its a ba and once its paid off its going they are a great car to drive heaps of grunt with the 2 and a half inch exhaust (sounds like a skyline when i'm into it) but I cant get it on the beach as easy as a gq would, he he he. that photo was taken of me taking it up duck creek road o'riely's. i even overtook a stuck rav 4 (i think the ba has longer suspension travel than the rav,sad ha.) |
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