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GQ Patrol RB30 Turbo + cooled king cab ute

Started by GQturbo · 4 Nov 2008 · 10 replies

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GQturboArchived member
hey guys, thought i would add a thread. im half way through my build. coming along, i will keep updates coming along as it happens. Stats: 93 Gq patrol custom king cab ute Motor: RB30 T3 turbo (std VL calais) high mount manifold 3 " dump pipe back, single straight through powerflow muffler front mount cooler Tyres n susp: 35" muddies 5" spring lift 2" body lift twin steering dampners removed all standard sway bars etc Body Mods: Bought as a wagon, chopped into a king cab ute. ( always wanted a patrol ute, but no room for subs in a standard cab.. wat can i say.. i like my music ) steel tray n sides, which we cut and bent in to match tube roll bar which is chassis bolted and welded a X into ( not just a show roll bar ) tube rock sliders/side steps tube winch bar, small and tight into car for tight squeezes!! Stereo: elcipse head unit focal 6" focal 6x9s rockford amp 2 x rockford 12" subs Misc: Autometer 5/8" Boost, Water + Oil pressure guages Fire Extinguisher Catch can FUTURE MODS: head n cam package, full internal roll cage, race buckets n harnesses, monster tacho, retrim interior, central locking, pwr windows, alarm, bonnet scoop, Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Dazza102Archived member
Awesome work - best of luck with it mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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88 ChaserArchived member
A lot of work mate, looks really good to, well done!
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SELO XST 045Archived member
lol sikooo
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gavindorifutoArchived member
wow can't wait for some vids!?
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GQturboArchived member
cheers for comments, ill update as i go. vids will come once running haha. welded up all exhaust today.. all ready to go on, my list is getting shorter now so should be a week left before it goes to mechanic to set up gas. MASSIVE thankyou to crazy carl helping with me with conversion, and also BIG thankyou to Nutter, who has the other conversion on here, has helped me out with info. cheers mate... Anyways keep the comments coming!! makes it all worth it! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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GQturboArchived member
ok all put together, the turbo that was sold 2 me was ****ed..... thanks.. and yeah its getting rebuilt at the moment, but it was on and we were running just 8 psi, it pulled 162.1 rear wheel hp, on the 35's which would have taken a heap of power out!! but yeah drives unreal, when boost comes on car gets all outta shape hehe its sweet for wat it is. when turbo comes back will up the boost a bit and yeah.. fun times 2 come. ill update last of pics when i get 2 seconds!!! Dyno run: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=69ifU6YmXRA
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WeezyArchived member
Dont know if I can agree with the highmounted T3 but an excellent project man.
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SLVRBULETArchived member
i think its tuff man well done! Would be fun as in the mud!!!
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GQturboArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Weezy Dont know if I can agree with the highmounted T3 but an excellent project man. cant use standard vl low mount manifold on the patrols tho mate, hits engine mount. so its gotta be high mount. cheers.
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GQturboArchived member
You Tube vid.. a bit wet on the drive home last night hehe http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Hi0ZsgziI
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