Gu Patrol 4.2

[AngryRB]

My mate bought a 4.2diesel GU patrol at an auction and assumed they were turbo but this one got no turbo, 200k's and manual.. After driving it we can't believe how slow this thing is, so does anyone know if turboing this engine is good idea, and how would you do a decent job on a budget, just a quick list of parts and cost would be helpful ..

Could you use the whole hotside from a 4.2TD at a wreckers and just use aftermarket computer and tune it? or is there more to it?

[JZP]

I think the 4.2 was the same block, but don't quote me on it. I recall these were the better 'old school' engines before they went smaller cc's.

Probably get better answers on the pootrol or 4wd action websites ...

This might give some hints:

http://www.axtturbo.com.au/td42_42l_gq_engine.html

[AngryRB]

Thanks for that link, i've since read that the GU's dont take aftermarket turbo's too well so i dont wanna be responsible for any grenades... so gonna put the idea to rest .. cheers..