WhangareiKE70 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Been thinking of a few options for engine upgrades for this, trying to keep it in the Nissan family, so: RB20/25DET SR20DET VG30E/ET/DE/DET/DETT VH41/45DE Anyone have any suggestions/ideas for any of these? I am wanting decentish torque as well as reliability, with all out power not being super important. Also wanting reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Been thinking of a few options for engine upgrades for this, trying to keep it in the Nissan family, so:I am wanting decentish torque as well as reliability, with all out power not being super important. Also wanting reliability. Only Answer = TD42... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgySam Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 ps...is that the bullbars or a farm gate that got stuck in there as the last owner crashed thru it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 ps...is that the bullbars or a farm gate that got stuck in there as the last owner crashed thru it? My guess is a bit of both TBH. On the list for removal. And am wanting to stay away from Diesel a lil' bit. Though TD42 would be cool. Doubt it would fit however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgySam Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 ps...is that the bullbars or a farm gate that got stuck in there as the last owner crashed thru it? My guess is a bit of both TBH. On the list for removal. And am wanting to smash a 2 stroke detroit diesel in there tbh. Though TD42 would be cool. Im sure with a big enough hammer and a grinder I could make anything fit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I know of a complete 300zx sitting doing nothing, cant remember if turbo or not but has BHG from memory. Could make further inquiries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 I know of a complete 300zx sitting doing nothing, cant remember if turbo or not but has BHG from memory. Could make further inquiries? Yes, please do. Can you remember if auto or manual? And whereabouts? Chur. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Will find out more deets, its 20mins up the road from my place so a bit of a haul from Rei to collect it, but could get it pretty cheap possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Well, depending how cheaply, could be worth it. Trailer mish. Could be done in one (long) day even. If I get the trailer for the weekend I can even use it to move my other car to my new place. So could be the goods. Lemme know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Tiz gone pickapart paid $350 for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Tiz gone pickapart paid $350 for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmmnz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 the body lift is the only way to go on a wagon with torsion bars, (obviously not the only way) but by far and away the least hassle with the least amount of repercussions, i did a 3 inch lift on my delica, that didn't have the ability to do a body lift, so it was torsion bars, arm spacers, ball joint spacers, gear box and engine spacers, longer shackles, longer shocks, modified leafs, compared to 6 or 8 nylon blocks, its a no brainer, plus spacers don't fuck with the ride at all, if it was me personally, i'd ditch the wellside, and make a wooden flat deck. flat decks are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Keen on a 2 inch lift with spacers, just not sure on how/where to buy the stuff, and I'm a bit low on funds, doing the cheaper and more urgent stuff first. Rust work isn't cheap but it is urgent. Also, I want to keep the wellside, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmmnz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 fair enough, as far spacers, just buy nylon as a long rod from most engineering suppliers (or use 50mm square tube steel) cut appropiate size, drill hole, get 50mm longer bolts, undo body bolts, undo steering from box, then lift the body up, away from the chassis, making sure you dont catch any wires etc, insert spacers, bolts etc, and do up, you may need to extend the steering part, but not always, i didnt have to on a safari i lifted, even if you do its not a major, remove the steering from the 2 universal joints, cut in half and weld in a small section, re-connect, all in its quite an easy job, but you'll need a couple of mates and a few hours, have a search on youtube there must be some vids on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitina Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 sweet catapult dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahaMana Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hey man on the way of motors have you thought of using the z18et or doing a z22+ big T? considering it seems you have a buget constraints in the mean time it is a conversion to consider as all of your mounts and not to mention gearbox are the same. I love 720's I had one Mine had air shocks in the back that you pumped up it gave me more lift when i wanted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 So at the moment I'm dealing with a lot of rust. OLDSCHOOLLIFE. Going to buy one of those cheap air cut off tools too get in the tricky bits. Does anyone know any engineering shops/panelbeaters in Whangarei that won't charge moon beams to fold up a few patches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 As well as all the rest, I am looking at putting in a 2" lift kit when I do the engine (only want to pay for cert once). Do I have to worry about crush tubes, or just crush rating? Also do I just measure the width of the mounts and chassis rails to determine the diameter of blocks I want? I need 16 all up as well as bolts, washers and nuts, so if you know what ones are good or have hook ups let me know. Will probably not be seriously looking to buy for a little while yet as isn't an immediate priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitina Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 glad to hear you found another tray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhangareiKE70 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yeah! It's just a pity it's so rusty in the sides, beacuse the bottom of it is pretty much rust free. The most important bit is that the shapeof the corrugations is the same all over so I can use the good bits from the centre of the parts tray to patch the bad bits at the side of mine. I could really start getting stuck in from now on, but not having a welder is really holding me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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