Turbo GQ 4.2 Boost
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 18, 2004 at 21:08
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Flash
We've just had the son's GQ TD42 turboed.
(Also a larger exhaust)
To say I'm impressed is an understatement, the bloody thing goes like a V8 now, but I'm wondering what boost pressure most others are using. My son's has 12" boost and I'm wondering is that too much???? or is that pretty normal. Truckster, if you are listening how much boost do you have on yours?
Like I say, the bloody thing goes outstandingly
well, but will he have probs when the weather heats up, or long term??
Any info appreciated.
Cheers and thanks for your time.
Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Monday, Jul 19, 2004 at 10:44
Monday, Jul 19, 2004 at 10:44
Flash,
I think I spoke with you over email a while ago???
It'll be all good, batteries won't last as long on turbo side, as you generate enough heat to
cook a fish like Steve Irwin on his intercooler, but apart from that, the GQ motor is tough as you can get and there are comp trucks running 16-18psi out there @ 4000rpms all day without issues.
Your son will have one big problem. His fuel bill. If you are the guy I spoke to, you had it fitted at
Brisbane Tuning by
John Whittaker. On a bad tank when I've played with the loud pedal the whole time may go down to 7.5k's the litre, not bad though because that's still 600k's to a tank.
Just have fun mate. What increase did your son get at the wheels HP and KW???
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