Here's my build thread with a few pics and a bit of info. She's nothing special on the outside, just tidy and practical the way I like it, but very special to me in all other aspects. Below is the old girl in all her glory, now 23 years old and owned since new. Prettiest grenade in my area 
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Basically I'm not after the most horsepower I can get, I'm after good torque as low as I can get it, mods so far have seen usable torque drop from 2500rpm of years ago to 2000rpm and max Hp move from 3740rpm down to below 3200rpm (but I rarely need to go there), remap update after fitting new turbo and injectors a while back has increased torque and lowered the point at which it kicks in.
With quite a few mods I've wanted to make components myself rather than spend a fortune on some things that don't work any better. Every mod I've made has undergone considerable research and testing where possible before being installed.
Please be aware that some mods became redundant as other mods were carried out, ie, after Digiboost S was fitted the Dawes and Needle Valve were removed. On the subject of my Digibooster, they are not for everyone, but I can assure all reading that since installing I have tried everyone of the 16 programmes and derivatives of those programmes caused by separate 'pot' adjustments, indeed almost 2 days on a dyno at one point.
Will add a list of of some of the mods I've done and work from there, will assign post and page numbers to the index below, in some cases there will be several parts to a project meaning later update posts.
I had fitted the vehicle with full NADS many years ago including optional heavy duty Dawes spring when it became available and that allowed me to run a safe 21.5psi without worrying about the spring softening. Now I have a Digibooster and bigger turbo I can safely run 25psi, all detail contained below.
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A little Further North.
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A little further North With a Visiting Swiss work Colleague
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A more recent pic
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.Basically I'm not after the most horsepower I can get, I'm after good torque as low as I can get it, mods so far have seen usable torque drop from 2500rpm of years ago to 2000rpm and max Hp move from 3740rpm down to below 3200rpm (but I rarely need to go there), remap update after fitting new turbo and injectors a while back has increased torque and lowered the point at which it kicks in
.With quite a few mods I've wanted to make components myself rather than spend a fortune on some things that don't work any better. Every mod I've made has undergone considerable research and testing where possible before being installed.
Please be aware that some mods became redundant as other mods were carried out, ie, after Digiboost S was fitted the Dawes and Needle Valve were removed. On the subject of my Digibooster, they are not for everyone, but I can assure all reading that since installing I have tried everyone of the 16 programmes and derivatives of those programmes caused by separate 'pot' adjustments, indeed almost 2 days on a dyno at one point.
Will add a list of of some of the mods I've done and work from there, will assign post and page numbers to the index below, in some cases there will be several parts to a project meaning later update posts.
I had fitted the vehicle with full NADS many years ago including optional heavy duty Dawes spring when it became available and that allowed me to run a safe 21.5psi without worrying about the spring softening. Now I have a Digibooster and bigger turbo I can safely run 25psi, all detail contained below.
- Snorkel - Aibox - Filter, Flow Resistance Data. Post 2342, Page 118
- Snorkel Upgrade from early Safari to later model Nissan (65mm ID head V 78mm ID head) Post 2325 Page 117.
- Door rubber seal revitalisation project, road noise. Post 2256, Page 113
- Rattling door catch fix, large barn door. Post 2251, Page 113
- Small Barn Door Strut Fitting. Post 2204, Page 111
- Crank Angle Sensor Failure, starts Post 2181, Page 110
- Water Meth additional tank setup for trips. Post 2096, Page 105
- Summary, my GUII Trol with Recent Mod.. Post 2095, Page 105
- Water Meth Injection, Complete rework . Post 2045, Page 103.
- SwayBar fit, Fulcrum SuperPro 24mm. Post 1976, Page 99.
- Eclipse Turbo Update. Post 1951, Page 98
- Twin Tube 45mm Adjustable ToughDogs shocks. Rear mounts required modification. Post 1925, Page 97.
- New Head fitted with another surprise. Starts Post 1860, Page 93-95.
- Bonnet Scoop Upgrade. Post 1833, Pages 92/93
- Performance Update. Post 1830, Page 92
- Preturbo Nozzle upgrade to Snow3. Start Post 1821 then 1822, Page 92
- Eclipse Turbo and Catch Can Update, Post 1818, Page 91
- Pre turbo Water Meth inj on Eclipse Turbo (this is now redundant), Part 1/2, Post 1813/14, Page 91
- Rear Pad replacement, Post 1812, Page 91
- Oils aint Oils, Post 1811, 91Page
- Cooling System, Digibooster Observations, Post 1819, Page 91
- Cooling system pressure tester, How to make one, Post 1808, Page 91
- Remap tune and a bit of info Post 1601, Page 81
- Eclipse turbo - IP - Injector performance summary pre remap upgrade Post 1559, Page 78 and Post 1576, Page 79
- EGR hiccup and resulting deletion Post 1570, Page 79
- IP and Injector (new) installation starts Post 1531/32/33/35, Page 77
- Eclipse Turbo Installation starts at Post 1464/72, Page 74
- Eclipse Turbo Development ZD30 Post 1362, Page 69
- Aircon Filters to your GU, how to fit Post 1361, Page 69
- Digibooster S Boost/VNT Controller With TPS Input, this is an alternative to any manual boost control Post 1127 on, Page 57. Later had mods done to better suit the ZD30, refitted and updated in post 1337 on, Page 67
- Swirl - Throttle Body Significant Second Round Modification, Sept 2018 Post 1108, Page 56
- Injector Cleaner, How to Add direct to IP Post 1087, Page 55
- Under Bonnet Lighting Post 1062, Page 54
- Rodding of heat exchanger after using sealant Post 1033, Page 52
- Remote Control, Aftermarket Post 1010, Page 51
- Pre turbo WM Update Post 1009, Page 51, Post 890 Page 45, Post 872, Page 44
- Cooling System Pressure Test. Post 994, Page 50
- Braided hoses under bonnet for WM injection. Post 987, Page 50
- Small Barn Door Stay Open fix, cost you nothing, Post 971, Page 49
- WA trip, 13000k stats, observations MAF/BMC air filter, Post 962, Page 49
- MaxTrax Mounting, securely and cheaply to a Rhino Pioneer Platform Rack Post 947, Page 48
- Recovery Point Twin Setup with 2 Plates plus 2 Hooks. Post 893, Page 45
- The Original 2.5" Inlet now with Pre Turbo Water Meth injection, project update Post 872, Page 44.
- Boost control back to ECU/VNT vac solenoid, Dawes still controls max boost, starts Post 793, Page 40
- Cobra Head Setup post 782, Page 40
- ECU Remap post 677, Page 34 and an update in post 776, Page 39
- ICV%, Explanation on what it is with a Bosch VP44 Post 601, Page 31
- Turbo intake mod addition and discussion on an upgrade starts at Post 538, Page 27, Post 541, Page 28
- VP44 Banjo bolt upgrade Post 511, Page 26
- Dual Spoolup conversion, power/fuel eco Post 420, Page 21, video in post 429, Page 22
- Erratic fuel gauge mystery solved, earth... Post 376, Page 19
- Leather binding of steering wheel Post 371, Page 19
- Turbo Outlet to Intercooler Modification Post 345, Page 18
- Airbox Open Mod up for Improved Airflow. Post 180, Page 9 on and continued in Post 217, Page 11 and 250, Page 13 for lid
- Turbo, dismantling a damaged turbo Post 384/385, Page 20
- First stage of 3" airbox to Turbo, upgraded later Post 222, Page 12
- K&N Air Filter install Post 121, Page 7
- Turbo VNT adjustment, a method of controlling spoolup. Note, not used now Post 12, Page 1
- Water Meth injection with custom stainless tank. Original DO install Post 5, Page 1, pre turbo Post 18+, additional changes (including various nozzle flow rates) from Post 373, Page 19, improved pre turbo adaption from Post 872, Page 44. Change under bonnet injection lines to Braided to remove leaks, Post 987, Page 50
- TPS Control of WaterMeth Injection Solenoid Post 236, Page 12
- Fuel Cooler. Post 6, Page 1
- JayCar MAF voltage interceptor. Post 7, Page 1
- Dawes Vavle setup. Post 8, Page 1
- Dawes HD Spring Fitting to a std Dawes. Post 15, Page 1
- GlowPlug timer. Post 9, Page 1
- Lift Pump, spill line mod and 3way pump switch including isolation. Post 10, Page 1
- Day time running light installation. Post 11, Page 1
- Air scoop (std) efficiency on a CCIC video Post 13, Page 1
- Cross Country Intercooler. Post 14, Page 1
- Spill Line Modification. see lift pump Post 10, Page 1
- Rear Door Table. Post 16, Page 1
- Swirl valve disconnect. Post 17, Page 1
- AutoMeter fuel pressure gauge. Post 74, Page 4
- Fuel Bleed Valve. see AutoMeter fuel pressure gauge Post 74, Page 4
- Fumoto sump drain plug. Post 117, Page 6
- Dawes with Ceramic Ball Fitted Post 209-216, Page 11
- RDA slotted and dimpled disks fitted with Nissan 4.8 pads Post 282, Page 15
- Catch Can Build YouTube
- DTronic (replaced by remap).
- LED Work Light rear mounted.
- Rear Draws.
- Beaudesert 2 3/4" exhaust.
- Tough Dog shocks, 4" x 45mm twin tube adjustables.
- 3" Dobinson Coils.
- Air Bag Man airbags.
A little Further North.
A little further North With a Visiting Swiss work Colleague
A more recent pic
