TURBO TD42 vs NA TD42 Nissan Patrol | Should you TURBO your Diesel 4X4???

Should You Turbocharge your TD42? How much faster does it make it? How much does it cost? How much fuel does it use? Well today we are answering all these questions and more in our Turbo TD42 Vs Stock TD42 video! where we match up James TD42 with a GTurbo Grunter vs Liam's Naturally Aspirated (non turbo) TD42! Testing the 0-60, fuel economy, price, sound and a hill climb challenge
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[@AussieArvos]

Let us know which sounds better!! NA or TURBO? And if you feel like supporting us you can get your own Aussie Arvos sticker for your rig! aussiearvos.com.au/product/aussie-arvos-sticker/ Cheers guys! We can't thank yous enough ❤️

[@brucebaxter6923]

Tb na sounds better. Lol. Induction of td na and exhaust of td turbo.

[@legowarriorsadventure3613]

The na sounds like a turbo truck! And the tbc sounds like a diesel motorbike WITHA REV LIMMITER! so the tbc is my favourite

[@thenickborowski]

Na

[@samuelmartin3182]

Na sounds better

[@wolfy0halloran]

Turbo all day

[@megabassbennylippo3760]

“I live my life 38 seconds at a time” for those 38 seconds I’m free

[@tomcolly829]

Perfect comment 👌

[@martyk3950]

hahahaha oh man i loled

[@thomjanson9644]

Love my NA TD42 silver top in my GQ.. HOWEVER!! Sometimes going up a hill, especially with a bit of weight, I’d give a kidney for a turbo. Will probably do it soon to be honest.

[@808mrzack]

'' not doin that its illegal'' uses phone while driving XD XD

[@waderyan1812]

Should do a test between a 75 Series and the patrol

[@MrCharrrles]

oh ok I was thinking the td in td42 stood for 'turbo diesel' lol

[@patrickgrimaldi5790]

uhhhhh

[@massivecockedman2403]

Same hahaha

[@riotousftp8582]

TD42 is the name of the motor, like all the other patrols, ZD30, still turbo diesel. RD28, still turbo diesel, but then you’ve got the TB45 and TB48, which are nissans petrol engines

[@joe-ig7sz]

@@riotousftp8582 thanks

[@johankhadka7157]

@@riotousftp8582 What is difference between gu, gr, gq and gn?

[@YuichiTamaki]

Man this info was useful! it is very difficult to see a factory NA td42 on KZbin.

[@stkas6485]

Well done boys. Its about time someone produced local 4WD content in this area. OS stuff is fine for what it is, but seeing something relevant to here is great. Also, content on the GQ patrols is well suited to people looking to get into proper 4WDing with a solid and fundamental base unit. I had the GQ back in the day, and it provided an excellent entry into what 4WDing was, and could be. It appears you are identifying the same outcomes with your rigs. You and your crew produce an honest show, and I look forward to seeing how you deal with the coil vs leaf comparison. We all have our views on all aspects of 4WDing, and many believe too much, but are convinced of too little. How you find and sell your conclusions on the issues will be interesting to watch. There are so few around doing stuff these days, so lead the way, and maybe you'll inspire others of your era, in the area, to follow. Perhaps we will cross paths off the beaten track in the area someday. We could see how a supercharger compares... Cheers Kotoc Noc

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Stkas64! Appreciate you saying that!! yeah its a great rig!!

[@CallingRavens88]

Love my 95 TD42 ❤unbreakable beast 😊 Great video

[@Jordanmccarragher]

The turbo GQ sounds the best! But do love the NA sound too

[@JezButcher]

i love these vids boys ! unreal

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks JEZ!! means the world man!!

[@benno5286]

Na sounds deep and tuff, the turbo td doesn't sound that great at high rpm I reckon

[@Knicks2597]

It like a nice fart through your dads jocks

[@Rileysaganster]

Good vid guys keep it up ❤

[@AussieArvos]

Thank you!! Means a lot! ❤️

[@swishswish386]

Another excellent vid 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks You!!

[@letsbefrank6269]

Hi, I’m now the proud owner of a 2000 DX Y61 Cab, it’s an ex RFB from Queensland, it’s only done 16,500klms, hard to believe but it’s true. I’ve been getting it ready slowly for outback camping trips these past 4 yrs, Covid helped there, just after Xmas 2023 we’re heading for our first week away, cheers all, love your channel mate, and yes she’s a naturally aspirated TD42.

[@andrewrobinson1567]

Stumble across you channel and immediately recognise my home town Diamo. Lol subbed

[@AussieArvos]

😂 awesome!! Cheers Andrew!!

[@duddlesoutdoorsandadventur4673]

Top video boys like the information

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers Anthony!!

[@pressomotom8391]

Can't believe people think an na td42 sounds better then a turbo td42 😂😂😂

[@Alock94]

The turbo muffles out a lot of the engine sound (on a straight pipe). 4wd 24/7 went into it in one of their videos.

[@shaunmurray8132]

cant believe anyone thinks either sound good....six-cylinders are simply the pits for sound IMO.

[@hamish2202]

@@shaunmurray8132 what are u someone who's thinks a 4 cylinder hyundai getz sounds good with a p plater spec exhaust

[@shaunmurray8132]

@@hamish2202 no, still equally shit as a six banger poo-trol.

[@shaunmurray8132]

@@Alock94 honesty, some sounds should be muffled.

[@stevecox3520]

I was convinced the turbo would sound better but could hardly tell it was turbo, my td27 turbo whistles like a ref. Gotta say the na sounded deeper and throatier and wins it for me.

[@tonygersbach375]

Intimidating? General public are actually thinking "look at these two knobs"

[@Mosesk1988]

The Tb48 on limi in background 😍

[@tolzyt5338]

Na sounded better. But it had to rev out longer. Naturally. Loved it guys. Great vid. I love my td 4.2. 👌

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks TOLZY!!!

[@lachlanobrien9804]

Both sound good

[@seanwatkins1424]

That's a toughy, but I'm gonna have to go the NA Blacktop

[@amos5543]

Fuel economy gets better eith turbo, just not when your doing full throttle stuff, general driving heaps less fuel use with a turbo

[@jbrizz99]

I recently turboed the TD42 in my GQ shorty and now mixed around town and highway I get 11.8km/L. Highway economy seems to be about 10-15% better than NA, power over stock it should be around 30-40% improved though (17 psi, 10mm pump wound up but not at max). Well worth it.

[@dontsearchthis3479]

Mint vid boys

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers Benjamin!

[@alexbrown1995]

Nice to see a leafie ute. I've had mine for 17 years. Put a second hand turbo kit on years and years ago and it gets used around the farm and for hauling loads. Has about 500K on it and all original apart from the engine which my mate cooked while I was in the Gulf grr grr. But turbo is so much the way to go. There's a long dirt hill into my place and non turbo the ute was back to 3rd, turbo it'd be the bottom of 5th or the top of 4th. I also had a GQ wagon which I turbo'd and then put on a water to air cooler. A little complex but EGTs were nice and low and I could run more boost. Best one is my current GU - lots of UFI gear and 200 kw at the wheels. Been all over the place and no issues at all. Got booked going uphill at 126kph.... Can't boot it up my test hill - spins up in 4th when the boost maxes out. Love my trolls :-)

[@AussieArvos]

Love to hear it Alex!! live long the troll!

[@alexbrown1995]

@@AussieArvos You bet!!!

[@OnL28]

man i'd love to see the leaf vs coil as im rocking a leaf all-round lux (leaf ontop of axle) and mate's got a coil'd patrol

[@riteshmishra908]

Great clip....

[@elitequeenstm9981]

the zero to 60 😂😂😂😂😂 its like my pop going to get some milk

[@chrisstowell7963]

The na sounds like a mighty 20e that’s been straight piped

[@WestyOnPC]

Td sounds deeper, wouldnt say its louder seemed about the same too me, but the modified exhaust has a cleaner and deeper sound

[@cars4dummies235]

both sound wicked, but I reckon the tubro td42 takes it

[@Stoneyfob46Origional]

I straight pipped my NA 96' Ford courier which was the 2.5ltr WL motor and you could hear me coming from MILES away...

[@emeryschulz8143]

diamo shell looking mint for a refuel

[@AussieArvos]

HAHAHH you know it ;)

[@trickster8635]

Turbo sound. Double check diff ratios. The leaf might have 4.3's. Might. And weigh the two on a bridge for comparison.

[@td42dirtygq]

Look mate turbo all the way it’s Even got soot to go with it 🤙

[@rileynikel7197]

Turbo but na sounds tuff 👍

[@woestynkriek63]

I have a GU TD4.2 natural asperated. At the moment I'm just working on giving the old girl some air flow and tuned the pump. Seems okay for my day to day drive. Always wondered abought the turbo but scared I going to stuff up te religebility

[@angusharvey4521]

Yeah I reckon the NA sounds better when revin

[@philipJ1993]

Just in case anyone was wondering don’t rev your td42 over 3000rpm the guy in the black patrol is going to wreck that nice engine. The pre combustion chambers will thank you for it and you have literally nothing to gain out of revving it that hard.

[@eliyilmaz6983]

well hes running 20 psi and it hasnt died. and its a black top

[@eliyilmaz6983]

most Nissan motors are designed for forklifts. forklifts get hammered everyday. (point proven)

[@mar00391]

The start looks a lot like diamond creek!

[@nnoddy8161]

A celebration of 1980s Japanese engineering.

[@FinnTheHumen]

Love my N/A silvertop lwb gq, made the mistake of putting the 3” exhaust before the turbo, it’s loud af, but my exhaust was leaking so I had to do something. Everyone thinks it’s a tb.

[@Jez3134]

I don't know why people spend that much on intercooler setups. I've always just bought R32/R33 GTR intercoolers for $150-$200 and get an exhaust shop to make up the piping. GTR coolers are good until about 400kw on Skylines, the R32/33 end tanks are welded so they can handle anything a tiny LC/Patrol turbo will throw at it. They're as good as you'll get for OEM and a shitload better than any china core. Absolutely no need to be spending over $600, spend the rest on some nice ATs/muddies

[@bradgregory8156]

If you wanted to do a true test of fuel economy you should do the same distance at the same speed eg on the highway because when your planting it with a turbo you will always use more fuel

[@LTAJWLU]

NA Td42 is better - less complications My humble opinion

[@onewaybikai2553]

The black car Is epic

[@tylerclark1599]

20 psi on a gq blacktop - reliable? What size injector pump?

[@brucebaxter6923]

The old tb accelerate better with a 2nd gear launch. Sad hey.

[@bradyhaslem8054]

Needs a 12mm pump on the black patrol

[@gavinvandencorput7010]

You guys are near where I live. Diamond creek shell.

[@Kiwiluv4tunes]

I got a custom ripped hole in my muffler with straight pipe sounding characteristics on my TB42 carby🙃......so technically YES it’s still a stock exhaust officer 👮‍♀️ 👮‍♀️👮‍♀️

[@itsjeffy2292]

You drove past the school I go to through Dimond creek

[@AussieArvos]

DVC represent !

[@J0EL3H]

keep the top mount, frontmounts on gq restrict air to the radiators, thats why they are all kettles, never seen a td4.2 with a top mount overheat as often as a frontmount

[@AussieArvos]

ah makes sense Joel!!

[@danielkane7787]

Need the silvertop td42t

[@lukecollins7965]

I got a N/A Barra GQ, interesting to see how it would hold up.

[@misterapocalypse1]

I've got one too, reckon it would give the turbo td a run for its money! Mine's about 200-210rwhp on 33s. Biggest thing would be the rpm range the engine has vs the diesel - You wouldnt have to change gears lol

[@riskybiscuit6617]

How they go on the down hills? Asking cause I used to have mates with patrols with 35s one with a ls1, one with a tb42 4.1 diffs and they'd fly up the hills and shit themselves going down due to the lack of engine breaking and my old bus with 33s 4.6 diffs td42 would be on the throttle the whole way down like a tractor. The barra is a piece of Aussie magnificent that will be cherished for years to come though.

[@bailey2473]

revving the na sound better but driving the turbo sounds better

[@kingmarz3635]

This video shows that a turbo TD42 has no power as well.

[@cameronembrey2389]

Disgraceful I'd interested to know what fuel pump

[@DustyRobertson]

Turbski by far, it's just more throaty but that could also be because of the better system. Also for fuel economy you forgot to mention, it's James driving...

[@AussieArvos]

😂😂😂 4500 rpm up that hill!!!

[@loganollett551]

Turbo for sure

[@shendydnddb_7516]

Both

[@yottambike]

The difference in fuel is what came out of the exhaust on the turbo td

[@AussieArvos]

I reckon 😂😂👌👌

[@Notinserviceij]

Holy shit those petrol prices 😢 it's now double that

[@GearVenture]

Both but I will go with NA TD42 🔥

[@alexandreromao8410]

Then its not both

[@GearVenture]

Alexandre Romao 🤔🙄😆

[@dommauler300]

what type of gauges were in the turbo td

[@darcybish1793]

I have a 1998 Nissan patrol gq ute 4.2

[@Bajkier]

What tyres do you have?

[@juang8360]

I have a Y60 TD42 SWB. A few months ago I was talking to a mechanic asking him about turbos. He could actually install one on my Patrol If I had asked him, but he said it's probably not the best option if you care about the integrity and the long-term performance of the engine. Any thoughts on that? Does a turbo affect engine longevity/maintenance costs?

[@eliyilmaz6983]

Great story👍, from what i think it depends how much PSI the turbo is running and ETG'S. And you're fuel economy. Thats from what i know.

[@luiscarlosrojasmeneghel3675]

8psi con un turbo pequeño a mediano , no te quitaran tal vida al motor mas bien te ahorrara vida a tu persona con las retomadas y colinas arriba, ya el motor si te dura 15 años o 12 años es lo mismo mas depende del cuidado y aun reparado ese motor te da otros 5 años hasta 10años facil con buen aceite y filtros

[@limlom6605]

You guys have 285/70/r16 Tyres? and what brand does the turbo GQ have?

[@jonesy1130]

White GQ has 285/75/r16 , black GQ has 33 x12.5 maxxis razr on 15” rim

[@hunterkeen3968]

Watching this is 2022 and those fuel prices make me want to cry

[@guysherro1350]

I got a td42 wagon weighing 3 tonn running 14psi and i get 14L p/h all day everyday. Thts with my 10mm pump wound all the way up. How does youres get up in the 15s? Even loaded up on the beach i dont get tht

[@AussieArvos]

Put James behind the wheel , that ill do it HAHAHH

[@ethanlonergan6645]

Na sounds better👍👍

[@Stoneyfob46Origional]

to sum this entire video up without watching it is just turbo it

[@nate_twichtt4905]

The black one

[@maximilianb.8418]

Perfect video for a decision. Just brought mine to the turbo guy, lol

[@tonymcintyre7701]

Does a front mount intercooler restrict air flow to the radiator ?

[@nolzy2359]

Yes it does a bit. Air will still flow through the intercooler and the radiator though

[@HTES962]

What do both these utes weigh

[@benhoe9006]

diamo lifestyle

[@markholme8084]

N/A ❤️❤️

[@Kwitibkings]

Does a TD42T run hotter than an N/A?

[@SaturdayShenanigins]

Ngl I like the sound of the na better

[@morphshag]

That’s not great economy to be honest. It’s interesting. A friend had a TD42 and we went wheeling. Him in his Ute and me in my 300tdi Discovery 1 which is a 2.5L turbo. On the freeway I was able to overtake a truck which he didn’t have the power to, and the worst fuel economy I have ever got was 11L/100. And my Disco compared to my brothers 80 series cruiser with the straight 6 diesel in a drag race was exactly the same, but the trusty disco using way less fuel.

[@Dayglo91]

NA has more of a meaty sound to it haha !

[@affliction1599]

Turbo all the way

[@Built2tour]

We gonna see the white gq on the tracks?

[@AussieArvos]

Definitely! 👌 In lockdown at the moment but as soon as we can we will!!!

[@jbrizz99]

No point in tuning unless you have a boost compensator. The wastegate isn't opening at crusing so tuning the fuel would literally just make you go faster or slower at the same throttle position, and you won't gain much just on the timing (unless it's already way out). If you have a compensator though you could tune it so it's super lean at cruising which would help economy.

[@cooperdodds628]

Deffitly james gq

[@stevesallaussieadventures5648]

The white girl sounds way better and look mint 👌

[@tomalex8240]

scrolling through my you-tube suggestions, this comes up so I have a look, I'm like "jeez that looks like diamo" turns out it is hahaha I live around the corner

[@AussieArvos]

HAHAHA yeah mate!! gotta rep diamo shell HAHAH !

[@CantBeFucked69420]

I've got a 1992 GQ with 500000 on it, still pulls like a freight train. Makes 136Kw and 660Nm, and gets 14.7L/100Km, which is definitely not bad for near 3 tonne, if I give it some I can chase down a Commodore up to fifth. Thinking of rebuilding it in the future, see if I can't get more out of it.

[@AussieArvos]

Dam!!! Hell yeah man!!

[@user-fw3fq3de3z]

i got 176rwkw 2001 4.2td

[@veeq4210]

Mate of the black patrol doesn’t flat foot it, it will smash the n/a’s fuel economy just doing average daily driving

[@patrioticpengu1n]

Turbo GQ sounds better, but what mods are coming for the white one?

[@AussieArvos]

Oooooh lift, some bar work, maybe a snail ;)

[@patrioticpengu1n]

@@AussieArvos ebay turbo special perhaps?

[@crazyboyx_plays4467]

Bloody rd 42 stock I have one my self

[@eldub6495]

Fuel around 2 dollars a litre at the moment

[@darcyturnbull9858]

Are they party lights on the back?

[@dachickenwingx1721]

are u talking about the black one? if so they are spot lights for hunting we made a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ivd4aaes6to5Y

[@jensenhillman6133]

Na all the way

[@philipdruce3635]

How about the real fuel test dragging two ton of caravan

[@lennoxbishop7110]

definitely the Na sounds better

[@noahforbes8884]

turbo sounds much better