Turbocharging Safari TD42 and A/T conversion

**HENRY** · October 28th, 2003 08:55 PM

I'm planning to turbocharge my Safari TD42 engine myself. Do you guys know where I can buy some used turbochargers, preferrably from japanese trucks?

I also would like to convert my M/T to A/T. Any of you know someone who've done this kind of tranny swap in a Safari? Where can I buy an Automatic transmission for my Safari with complete parts?

In addition, do you guys know where I can buy a boost gauge and pyrometer that's not so expensive?

**mbt** · October 28th, 2003 09:03 PM

hmm konting ingat lang sa bolt-on turbos hehe...

makipagkonsulta ka kay Auto_Xer about bolt-on turbos for your TD42

**Ungas** · October 28th, 2003 09:29 PM

Hmmm... another Patrol lover in the house!

Marami nang add-on turbo kits for TD42 engines. I know Safari (that makes snorkel brand) has bolt-on kit and added intercooler kit also. But you have to order it from Australia and ship it locally. Kung ayaw mo naman ng shipping hassle, you could give Auto_Xer a try just like mbt advised. And their shop will do the installation for you. But as per last advice, they don't have stock yet and will also have to import the turbo bolt-on kit.

With regards to your tranny swap, jappy imports Patrol parts straight from Japan. They might have something that you will need. Word of caution though, auto trannys have different type of gears when compared to manuals. That could pose a valid problem if the gears upto your final drive ratio didn't match. And at the same time, transfer case and transmission housing is casted as a one whole with partion walls separating the oils from the two.

HTH

**Jcev Cordoviz** · November 29th, 2014 04:21 PM

mga kapatid, pwede ho bang malaman kung anong website at kung anong email meron si Auto_Xer para makapagtanong tungkol sa TD42 T engine. tnx

**andrew1028** · November 29th, 2014 04:47 PM

si monsterworx din naglalagay / set up ng turbo sa nissan patrol td42.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MONst...49392815099860

**HENRY** · October 28th, 2003 09:47 PM

Actually, I'm looking fo Japan Surplus Turbochargers, preferably from trucks. I'm planning to do my own installation, coz thr turbo kits are very expensive. Do you know where I can get some used turbos and intercoolers?

I've already emailed Jappy about the A/T, but I haven't had a reply yet since my last email.

Where can I get a Pyrometer and boost gauge?

**Ungas** · October 28th, 2003 09:53 PM

Baka busy lang si boss jappy. Expect a reply as soon as he gets online.

Nakwento nya sa akin may dumadating nga na TD42T. Ang alam ko pag factory spec kit ang turbo, iba rin ang uri ng metal ang mga piston, rings, valves and etc. Not like aftermarket bolt-on kits which is safer for NA engines.

**HENRY** · October 28th, 2003 09:59 PM

At first, I was looking for a TD42T engine with A/T. Jappy told me that the TD42T engine is not readily available and hard to get.

**afrasay** · October 28th, 2003 09:59 PM

henry::balitaan mo kami sa project na yan. try mo sa blumentritt or banawe. magtatanong din ako sa blumentritt. good luck.

**Ungas** · October 28th, 2003 10:03 PM

I guess, you're still not satisfied with the TD42 raw power huh? Why need more power may I ask? Are you planning to race your Patrol or enter it in a 4WD contest? :D

**boybi** · October 28th, 2003 10:40 PM

be careful in installing turbo kits to engines not previously installed with turbo. i have posted a lot of times before regarding a friend with a mitsu adventure 4d56 engine. as we all know, stradas and pajeros have the same engine, but have intercooled turbo. he thought it will be ok to just bolt on a turbo from strada, after enjoying the turboed 4d56 for a few days, nawasak lang yung engine nya. napabili pa sya ng bagong surplus engine.

as what Ungas mentioned, the piston, piston rings, etc. is not the same for turboed engines and NA engines of the same model. pagisipan mong mabuti.

**OTEP** · October 28th, 2003 10:51 PM

The best route would be to get a surplus TD42T drivetrain. That includes the engine, tranny (and transfer case) and the differential gears para wala nang hassle sa gear matching.

TD42's with A/T's ang turboes can be ordered from jappy. But yes, you have to be patient as these engines are not really coming in in great numbers. But they are available.

**kimpOy** · October 29th, 2003 09:30 AM

Finally Driven a SAFARI last night, and oh boy! what raw power, now i know why ungas is making minced meat of our trails...

as what afrasay said, this is going to be my next.............

bwahahahahaha

**ARB** · October 29th, 2003 09:58 AM

You can buy a turbo from any surplus shops from big ones to small ones. But since you are looking for truck turbo it could mean that you want a big boost. I know some body who put a turbo on his safari, he got the turbo from a mitsubishi 4D34T engine and let his mechanic installed it, so far its running good. The important factor when installing turbo on a N/A engine is not to over boost it so as not to damaged the internals, maybe a maximum of 7psi. You can buy boost gauge na parang Auto meter ang looks but cheaper forgot the name but parang auto meter even the packaging. it around 2.5k. i think auto gauge ang brand.

youre right Kimps the Patrol has raw power but imagine what more power it will generate if it has a turbo. This why the LC80 is the vehicle of choice for most due to the power of the engine 4.2 turbo.

**kimpOy** · October 29th, 2003 10:08 AM

correct you are katotong ARB, that's why im having nightmares of these two beautiful 4 wheeled vehicle.

if the N/A TD42 consumes 6-7 liters per km, what would be numbers if turboed?

**wreckless** · October 29th, 2003 01:37 PM

Originally posted by kimpOy

if the N/A TD42 consumes 6-7 liters per km, what would be numbers if turboed?

parang ayaw ko nang kwentahin kapag
may turbo na yung patrol..
takaw na siguro sobra kapag may turbo..
lalo na at parating ma-trapik sa daan ngayon.

**afrasay** · October 29th, 2003 03:25 PM

last count , my consumption is 7.6 km/liter.

**HENRY** · October 29th, 2003 04:06 PM

I just want additional pulling power, to satisfy my driving style.

My dad had a MB 300 SDL before Auto. It had a turbocharged 3 liter 6 cylinder engine, w/o intercooler. It was rated at 146hp. I really liked its acceleration, it runs like a petrol car.

I want my Safari to more or less get close to that kind of performance.

Thanks for the all of the advice with regards to turbocharging. I am aware of the do's and dont's of turbocharging.

To ARB: Can you ask your friend who turbocharged his Safari with a 4D34T engine the following:

Where he installed the turbo, before the throttle or between the throttle and intake manifold? Coz, the TD42 uses a Pneumatic governor in its injection pump.

Where did he get the turbo and how much?

**wreckless** · October 29th, 2003 04:28 PM

Originally posted by afrasay
last count , my consumption is 7.6 km/liter.

ako 6.7 km/liter..
traffic kasi madalas eh!!!
pero kapag gabi..
harurot naman sa expressway..
haaayyy...

**ARB** · October 29th, 2003 05:22 PM

HENRY - the last ime i saw it the tube from the turbo ran right smack into the intake manifold, but did not notice the throttle you mentioned, maybe when we see each other again i will inspect it. it was only his own mechanic that installed the turbo that services their trucks. he got the turbo from one of their panel vans na may turbo na canter. the turbo was put after the exhaust manifold unlike some custom jobs where they make a new manifold or customize the OE manifold. yung lang the turbo is situated below near the oil pan and the intake side tubes run below the oil pan to the intake manifold to the other side. but not sure about the throttle part. may throttle plate ba mga TD42?

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