turbo chargers

Submitted: Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:13

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Turbos and Super Chargers

This article uses terminology that is explained in our Why Diesels are Different article and discusses the application of forced induction in regards to diesels.

Member - Steven N (QLD)

Hi all, This is my first time on the forum so I hope this is not a well asked question. I have a 1993 GQ Patrol,4.2lt petro; on LPG. It has done almost 300000ks and running like a clock but needs more power to tow a 1500kg camper.
I would like to fit a turbo but need to know which to fit,has anyone ever fitted one to a simalar vehicle and if so????????????

NICO........

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Reply By: stephen looking - Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:45

Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:45

NICO, if i where you i would talk to Mike Vine hes in Capalabar? Queensland.

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Follow Up By: Member - Steven N (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:55

Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:55

Thanks Stephen, thats not far from where I live, do you have a business name or phone number?

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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 09:39

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 09:39

Mike Vine Turbo Chargers475 Redland Bay Rd, Capalaba, QLD 4157

p: 07 32064799

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Email - None Supplied

Steven, this is Mike's details. I would definately second Mike's work. I have had a good result with him tweaking my vehicle.

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Reply By: Wherehegon - Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:45

Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:45

Turbo Glide in Wollongong, http://www.turboglide.com.au/ ask for Mick or Michael (2 different people). Very helpful guys and no doubt will tell you the pluses and minuseif any..........WHG

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Follow Up By: Member - Steven N (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:57

Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 21:57

WHG, the Gong is abit too far to go but will check out their web site, thanks. Nico

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Follow Up By: Wherehegon - Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 22:04

Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 at 22:04

Yeah a bit too far LOL (didnt read your location) but might still be worth a phone call anyway just to see if they have done any and if there were any issues. I rang them a few times when I was thinking of getting my old lux done but in the end I didnt end up getting it done but was never a problem for them to answer any of my questions. I did ring them in the end and thanked them for there time even though I didnt get it done and sold the vehicle but appreciated their time on the phone to me.......WHG

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Follow Up By: Member - Steven N (QLD) - Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:54

Monday, Mar 09, 2009 at 20:54

Hey thanks to all, contacted Wollongong, they were great but to turbo this thing is gunna cost around $3700.........wow need to think about this a little more.
Will head to Brisbane and check out the locals.

Thanks again... Nico

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