whats the prefered motor in gu's?
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Depends what you're using it for. I have a 2.8, and even with a stuffed injector pump/injectors, i can still spin 33's fine with a stock motor. I love it, considering how i've driven it since i've owned it it's held up fine. Alot of other members on here love their 2.8 and can apparently spin 35's, and with chip/exhaust and a little more boost a 2.8 should pull all the bar work and gear just fine.
3.0l are a bit quicker, but have a tendancy to go bang, apparently. But in my opinion so does every other motor if you treat it wrong. Whichever motor you choose make sure it has a good service history, and receipts for any work that the seller claims to have done.
For heavy towing though, i'd go a 4.2 if you can afford it. All round a more reliable motor, and from what i've read on here, cheaper and easier to modify.
3.0l are a bit quicker, but have a tendancy to go bang, apparently. But in my opinion so does every other motor if you treat it wrong. Whichever motor you choose make sure it has a good service history, and receipts for any work that the seller claims to have done.
For heavy towing though, i'd go a 4.2 if you can afford it. All round a more reliable motor, and from what i've read on here, cheaper and easier to modify.
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Yeah 2.8 if you wanna save some money and still get the enjoyment. Just have to do the exhaust, chip, block EGR, gauges and a little boost, K&N filter and snorkel ect... and then you will be okay with 35,s but don't be in a real hurry to get anywhere.
I had one before this new recent 4.2TD i just got and had 35,s with reduction gears, its sweet offroad, all you need really...
Enjoy, Patrols rule!!
I had one before this new recent 4.2TD i just got and had 35,s with reduction gears, its sweet offroad, all you need really...
Enjoy, Patrols rule!!
whatever you end up getting make sure it got a good service history and it will save you money in the long run.
Altough i love my 2.8 if u plan on keeping it for a while they are getting quite old now(last made in 1999) so you want one that has been looked after.
Can i suggest you buy the newest one you can afford
Altough i love my 2.8 if u plan on keeping it for a while they are getting quite old now(last made in 1999) so you want one that has been looked after.
Can i suggest you buy the newest one you can afford
This thread was made for Truckster.
(bites tongue)
(bites tongue)
Are you trying to start an argument? Use the search function. You should find enough info there.whats the best GU engine..
1. 4.2 turbo and non-turbo diesel
2. 4.8 petrol
3. 4.5 petrol
4. 2.8 turbo diesel
5. 3.0 turbo diesel
Reliablity, strength, durability wise this has been put 1-5.
Post 2003 3.0 Di is the best motor.
another can of worms question. it almost ends up like every other thread whos wang is longer than the next.
although not the quickest thing time has proven a good thing for the td42t.
the 2.8s can be made to go well but if you plan on towing hope you arnt in any kind of hurry.
the 3l goes alright but have a habbit of going bang in the earlier models. most people on here remove most boost and turbo control from the ecu and along with a few other mods i dont think ive heard of a failure with these mods fitted. both the smaller motors imo will never last as long as a maintained td42t no matter what is done(which the exception of the lucky few that do get real good milage out of the smaller motors)
standard i think both the 2.8 and the 3l would most likely beat a 4.2 but spend dollar for dollar on all three and a 4.2 would most likely eat the others for breakfast.
then the petrol engines. the 4.5 is a good solid depandable engine that goes ok, but not mind blowing to say the least. and doesnt mind a drink
the 4.8 is the quickest engine in any patrol that im aware and so far i havent heard of any reliability dramas as such but i hope you have a big wallet cause pulling into the fuel station is going to hurt. but did anyone say power!
thats my opinion and some will agree and surely some will disagree but il stand by what ive said.
although not the quickest thing time has proven a good thing for the td42t.
the 2.8s can be made to go well but if you plan on towing hope you arnt in any kind of hurry.
the 3l goes alright but have a habbit of going bang in the earlier models. most people on here remove most boost and turbo control from the ecu and along with a few other mods i dont think ive heard of a failure with these mods fitted. both the smaller motors imo will never last as long as a maintained td42t no matter what is done(which the exception of the lucky few that do get real good milage out of the smaller motors)
standard i think both the 2.8 and the 3l would most likely beat a 4.2 but spend dollar for dollar on all three and a 4.2 would most likely eat the others for breakfast.
then the petrol engines. the 4.5 is a good solid depandable engine that goes ok, but not mind blowing to say the least. and doesnt mind a drink
the 4.8 is the quickest engine in any patrol that im aware and so far i havent heard of any reliability dramas as such but i hope you have a big wallet cause pulling into the fuel station is going to hurt. but did anyone say power!
thats my opinion and some will agree and surely some will disagree but il stand by what ive said.
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they dont do this with rd28's or zd30's for a reason.
they dont do this with rd28's or zd30's for a reason.
Prefered motor
OR
Preferred motor within a budget
We all know (without starting another debate)
The larger engines are better,especially for towing ect
But it really does depend on your budget
Ferrari tastes on a Holden budget works on everything
OR
Preferred motor within a budget
We all know (without starting another debate)
The larger engines are better,especially for towing ect
But it really does depend on your budget
Ferrari tastes on a Holden budget works on everything
I don't think anyone with half a clue would do that!
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