Offroad Powerhouse....308 4x4 - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Patrol V8 · 10-07-2008, 04:58 PM

Hi Everyone,

Although it aint no Street Machine or Show Car, I thought I'd share a few Details and pictures of my latest toy.

1983 Nissan MK Patrol SWB.

Engine: Black 308, 20' up, 10:1, Crane 286, HEI Dizzy, Single Plane Torker Manifold, OHG X450 Gas Mixer, 2.5" Exhaust....

Trans: Nissan Turbo Diesel 5spd and Transfer case, 4.8:1 Diff Ratio.

Suspension: 2.5" Lifted springs, Koni adjustable Shocks.

Other: 33" Mud Tyres fitted to 14" Hurricane rims, ARB Bullbar and Rearstep/Towbar, Home made 4" Snorkel, ARB Roofrack, IPF Driving and Spot lights, Cibie Oscar Spot Lights on roof. Magna Seats, Commodore retractable seat belts and much more as in Pic's...

I bought this as an unfinished project with Stock V8 fitted, It is now on the road and a lot of fun to drive, Surprises a few people!!

I bought this as I love 4x4's but was tied between a performance car and a 4wd, with this I can have both...well sort of...lol..

Damn Photobucket is down, but when i finally get some Pic's up, Let me know what you all think.......

Patrol V8 · 11-07-2008, 07:19 AM

More pic's.......

LH SLR5000 · 11-07-2008, 07:39 AM

Nothing like the sound of a V8 in the bush. I was thinking of doing something similar with my 80 Series.

Patrol V8 · 11-07-2008, 07:46 AM

I know what you mean, I was always enveouse of mates with V8's in the bush....Big bog Holes, 4th gear @ 4000rpm...Rooster tails......Oh...Can't beat it...lol...
Can't beat power in the bush as well, A car with grunt will out perform the same car with lockers and a lack of power!! seen it happen many times!!

LASTND · 11-07-2008, 08:23 AM

Yeah i had dreams after we had a 70 series landy ute in at work they fitted a 6.5L chev turbo diel, big truck stack, some serious mud chuckers and 4" lift the thing was off its head!!!! Was set up for blue gum spraying!!!

Sorry carnt find any photos of it though! Damn it!!!!!!!

70rey · 11-07-2008, 10:31 AM

hmmm love to be able to do that to my mq swb patrol. but the body aint good enough

Patrol V8 · 11-07-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rey

hmmm love to be able to do that to my mq swb patrol. but the body aint good enough

jUST DO IT!!
A good S/h Body is easy to find, and can be fitted over a weekend!!
Off with the old, and on with the new!!

It transforms the Patrol like you could not imagine!!

Gearbox and diffs are strong as they come!! No need to mod any of it!!
Only problem I have is the holden clutch....Needs a neavy Duty job!!

Patrol V8 · 13-07-2008, 08:32 AM

Took my dash out to get to the Heater Core as it was leaking....
Ended up being a damn hose.....yep they have hoses and clamps behind the dash as well...I looked up everywhere on how to remove heater core, hoping to find I didn't have to remove everything.......

no luck!!

Anyways, found the leak, have replaced hose, and pressure tested the whole heater system, and all is good, so today....In goes the Dash.....Bet it takes all day too

.....

ONN20 · 13-07-2008, 09:46 AM

Could definately have alot of fun in that bad boy! A spot light and a dozen carton of eggs, would be perfect for a night in Surfers Paradise!

Jokes

Patrol V8 · 20-07-2008, 12:59 PM

Well the Dash is back in, and all is good, no leaks and heater works better than it ever did!!

Can't wait to take this weapon out in the Bush, Eyebrows will be raising....lol...

hq74 · 05-08-2008, 09:48 PM

Wht sort of driving you doing ?
mate had a 60 series cruiser with the crane h226/314 cam, ended up removing it and going back standard had no low down torque for the hill climbs 4000+ RPM isn't fun when your going up a 30deg hill with water runoffs

although besides that fun to drive with the v8's, gotta love the sound when it echo's through the hills

todays Turbo diesels are quite impressive, my 100 series killed the 60 with the 308 he since sold it the rust took over

Patrol V8 · 06-08-2008, 07:34 AM

Mine is pretty good down low now, not Ball tearing, but still impressive, and in low range, it is absolutely ridiculous at any rpm....

I have to admit, I'm pretty hard on it, and hills are not to walk up unless they are definate rollover possibilities..... in which case I have the T/Diesel 5 speed which has a 1st that is sooooooo slow it's not funny, so no problems here.....

I Ran my mates Mazda MPS Turbo a couple of weeks ago, and I actually pulled a car length on him up to 100k's, so no problem with Acceleration...
Although, I am still considering changing Cam Timing when I have the time, this will bring it on that little bit earlier, but I am enjoying the sound of the MK @ 6200rpm...through twin 2.5" System with 4" merge pipe from rear diff back....It is awesome...

Can't wait to take it out for a trip, just waiting for home life to settle, and grab some time off from work.......

COOPHT · 06-08-2008, 03:02 PM

My cousin has a Shorty Maverick with a 400ci V8, Turbo, intercooled diesel.
The thing is an animal in the scrub. Bit strange to hear a diesel clack and a V8 rumble.

Any more bush pics, Patrol V8.

Patrol V8 · 07-08-2008, 02:37 PM

No more Pic's yet, but i'm keen to get out and play, will do a snow trip for sure, before it melts...lol....

10-07-2008, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Offroad Powerhouse....308 4x4 Hi Everyone, Although it aint no Street Machine or Show Car, I thought I'd share a few Details and pictures of my latest toy. 1983 Nissan MK Patrol SWB. Engine: Black 308, 20' up, 10:1, Crane 286, HEI Dizzy, Single Plane Torker Manifold, OHG X450 Gas Mixer, 2.5" Exhaust.... Trans: Nissan Turbo Diesel 5spd and Transfer case, 4.8:1 Diff Ratio. Suspension: 2.5" Lifted springs, Koni adjustable Shocks. Other: 33" Mud Tyres fitted to 14" Hurricane rims, ARB Bullbar and Rearstep/Towbar, Home made 4" Snorkel, ARB Roofrack, IPF Driving and Spot lights, Cibie Oscar Spot Lights on roof. Magna Seats, Commodore retractable seat belts and much more as in Pic's... I bought this as an unfinished project with Stock V8 fitted, It is now on the road and a lot of fun to drive, Surprises a few people!! I bought this as I love 4x4's but was tied between a performance car and a 4wd, with this I can have both...well sort of...lol.. Damn Photobucket is down, but when i finally get some Pic's up, Let me know what you all think....... Last edited by Patrol V8; 11-07-2008 at 07:13 AM.

11-07-2008, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Pic's... More pic's.......

11-07-2008, 07:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	... I know what you mean, I was always enveouse of mates with V8's in the bush....Big bog Holes, 4th gear @ 4000rpm...Rooster tails......Oh...Can't beat it...lol... Can't beat power in the bush as well, A car with grunt will out perform the same car with lockers and a lack of power!! seen it happen many times!!

11-07-2008, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
LASTND casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hamilton Vic Ride: VS lexan, VNSS, 69 Regal Posts: 73	Yeah i had dreams after we had a 70 series landy ute in at work they fitted a 6.5L chev turbo diel, big truck stack, some serious mud chuckers and 4" lift the thing was off its head!!!! Was set up for blue gum spraying!!! Sorry carnt find any photos of it though! Damn it!!!!!!! __________________ www.mcraeracing.8m.com

13-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Water Leak... Took my dash out to get to the Heater Core as it was leaking.... Ended up being a damn hose.....yep they have hoses and clamps behind the dash as well...I looked up everywhere on how to remove heater core, hoping to find I didn't have to remove everything.......no luck!! Anyways, found the leak, have replaced hose, and pressure tested the whole heater system, and all is good, so today....In goes the Dash.....Bet it takes all day too.....

11-07-2008, 07:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
LH SLR5000 casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth Ride: LH SLR5000 Posts: 141	Nothing like the sound of a V8 in the bush. I was thinking of doing something similar with my 80 Series.

11-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
70rey casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kallangur Ride: lj torana Posts: 143	hmmm love to be able to do that to my mq swb patrol. but the body aint good enough

13-07-2008, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
ONN20 2 many toys not enough $$ Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gold Coast Ride: 355 HQ Premier Posts: 1,179	Could definately have alot of fun in that bad boy! A spot light and a dozen carton of eggs, would be perfect for a night in Surfers Paradise! Jokes

20-07-2008, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Progress... Well the Dash is back in, and all is good, no leaks and heater works better than it ever did!! Can't wait to take this weapon out in the Bush, Eyebrows will be raising....lol...

05-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
hq74 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: melbourne Ride: HQ Kingswood 308 Posts: 152	Wht sort of driving you doing ? mate had a 60 series cruiser with the crane h226/314 cam, ended up removing it and going back standard had no low down torque for the hill climbs 4000+ RPM isn't fun when your going up a 30deg hill with water runoffs although besides that fun to drive with the v8's, gotta love the sound when it echo's through the hills todays Turbo diesels are quite impressive, my 100 series killed the 60 with the 308 he since sold it the rust took over

06-08-2008, 07:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Hills... Mine is pretty good down low now, not Ball tearing, but still impressive, and in low range, it is absolutely ridiculous at any rpm.... I have to admit, I'm pretty hard on it, and hills are not to walk up unless they are definate rollover possibilities..... in which case I have the T/Diesel 5 speed which has a 1st that is sooooooo slow it's not funny, so no problems here..... I Ran my mates Mazda MPS Turbo a couple of weeks ago, and I actually pulled a car length on him up to 100k's, so no problem with Acceleration... Although, I am still considering changing Cam Timing when I have the time, this will bring it on that little bit earlier, but I am enjoying the sound of the MK @ 6200rpm...through twin 2.5" System with 4" merge pipe from rear diff back....It is awesome... Can't wait to take it out for a trip, just waiting for home life to settle, and grab some time off from work.......

06-08-2008, 03:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
COOPHT Old Cars have soul. Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Allways in the shed. Ride: HJ Tonner. Posts: 670	My cousin has a Shorty Maverick with a 400ci V8, Turbo, intercooled diesel. The thing is an animal in the scrub. Bit strange to hear a diesel clack and a V8 rumble. Any more bush pics, Patrol V8. __________________ PROBLEM ? Improvise, Adapt and Overcome

07-08-2008, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Play time.... No more Pic's yet, but i'm keen to get out and play, will do a snow trip for sure, before it melts...lol....

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