Duramax Powered Defender [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

Gaz69

17th February 2009, 08:56 PM

Some of the lads have asked me to post some photos of my current project. I have an ex NSW railways twin cab that i wanted to set up as a tourer and have some decent grunt. I like the TD5 in my disco (after it was chipped) but 3.5 Tonnes plus towing a trailer in a head wind is not my cup of tea trying to maintain a reasonable speed, hence a bigger motor. I have a 6.2 Chev Diesel in my Rangie but wanted a Direct injection motor for efficiency. Found a motor and Allison 6 speed package and bought it to start the conversion. I am hoping to have it on the road late in the year depending on work.

The motor is rated at 360 HP and just under 900nm of torque so hills should not worry it.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture46-lbz-rover-2.jpg

long stroke

17th February 2009, 08:59 PM

Sounds very interesting:)

justinc

17th February 2009, 09:32 PM

...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.:twisted:

Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???

Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

JC

Psimpson7

17th February 2009, 09:37 PM

Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!?

Slunnie

17th February 2009, 09:38 PM

How far into the firewall does that motor sit?

justinc

17th February 2009, 09:41 PM

Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!?

Ha Ha Ha, with 900Nm do you really CARE how much it weighs Pete???:p

I'm thinking of this combination in the wifes Vogue LSE, as it is STILL in bits waiting for the Tdi to be fitted...:(

JC

long stroke

17th February 2009, 09:44 PM

...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.:twisted:

Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???

Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

JC

Mmmmmmm how much:D

Psimpson7

17th February 2009, 09:53 PM

Ha Ha Ha, with 900Nm do you really CARE how much it weighs Pete???:p

I'm thinking of this combination in the wifes Vogue LSE, as it is STILL in bits waiting for the Tdi to be fitted...:(

JC

Lol. fair point....! :D

Gaz69

17th February 2009, 10:09 PM

Psimpson7 wrote
Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!? I forget the weight but it is about 20kg heavier that a 6.2 / 6.5 chev diesel. Alloy heads certainly help keep the weight down. I have the motor sitting back a fair way so that should help with weight distribution.

Slunnie wrote:
How far into the firewall does that motor sit? It sits in front of the firewall but i trimmed the footwells a bit. Have yet to finish trimming them yet.

long stroke wrote:

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Originally Posted by justinc https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender.html#post918520)
...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.:twisted:

Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???

Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

JC

Mmmmmmm how much:D

Heaps:twisted:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture45-lbz-rover-1.jpg

def90

18th February 2009, 03:06 AM

Wow...thats going to be one Awesome Defender!

Sprint

18th February 2009, 01:49 PM

weight is probably on par with a 4BD1 :angel:

Psimpson7

18th February 2009, 01:53 PM

heres one for you Justin!!

eBay Motors: DURAMAX LBZ 6.6 LITER TURBO DIESEL ENGINE 2006-2007.5 (item 150326585119 end time Feb-22-09 12:11:36 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DURAMAX-LBZ-6-6-LITER-TURBO-DIESEL-ENGINE-2006-2007-5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a727Q7c66Q3a2Q7c 65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1309Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q 7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem150 326585119QQitemZ150326585119QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTr uckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

rovercare

18th February 2009, 02:11 PM

:cool::cool::cool:

justinc

18th February 2009, 02:36 PM

revor

19th February 2009, 11:57 AM

That's a load of power! I'm very interested to see how your progress moves along!

Gimme a call when it starts snapping axles like toothpicks we can stick some 35 spline bars in the rear.

Gaz69

19th February 2009, 01:23 PM

Hi Keith,
Your are right about driveline strength. Have all ready been checking your web site looking at 35 spline axle upgrades. Have a set of maxi's in rear at the moment but i am not going to install lockers, beefier front axles until i am happy with final drive ratio's. As you probally know Silverado's run a 3.73 final drive and i am going to run a 3.54 (and 1.003 transfer ratio) for know so want to see if i need to change them depending on tyre size. Will see how it goes and if i need a numerically higher diff ratio. Had spoken to Jac Mac but he was to busy cursing:angrylock: his workers when i rang him last year about upgrades so told him i would ring back later when he was not so busy. Will probally need to install a replacement front diff but can not bring myself to do the nissan front so not quite sure yet? Salisbury front are pretty rare to get and still with weak CV's? Maybe Chev K30 D60 or the ashtrans 9in when Dave finishes the project? Will run it for a while 1st anyway.

Cheers Gaz

mcrover

19th February 2009, 04:53 PM

Awsome Gaz, cant wait to see it going.

Ive driven a chev dual cab with a 6.6 duramax and it has awsome power even know the think weighs nearly 4 ton.

That power in a smaller package would be great.

stuee

19th February 2009, 11:34 PM

Suburban Imports - Motors (http://www.suburbanimports.com.au/motors.htm)

This lot do them too but the price they charge for normal gen 3's I'd hazard a guess that you could probably source the same thing for 3-5g cheaper elsewhere.

edit* definitely keep the pics up this thing will be a beast

Slunnie

19th February 2009, 11:47 PM

LOVEMYRANGIE

20th February 2009, 12:15 AM

This I gotta follow!! Brunswick Diesel here in WA tried putting one in an 80 series Cruiser but it was too tall.

This would just force me to keep my Classic!!!

Maybe this should be moved to the "Projects" section??

lardy

20th February 2009, 12:29 AM

Wow...thats going to be one Awesome Defender!

it'll be a mutt a cross breed not a defender !

Gaz69

20th February 2009, 08:38 PM

slunnie wrote:
You,ve fitted a Duramax and would do a D60 front conversion, but couldn't bring yourself to use a Nissan diff? Just so i dont have to have my mates ribbing me about why not buy a nissan in the 1st place and put the duramax in it!:)

Slunnie

20th February 2009, 09:28 PM

:lol2: fairanuff

rangieman

20th February 2009, 09:32 PM

slunnie wrote: Just so i dont have to have my mates ribbing me about why not buy a nissan in the 1st place and put the duramax in it!:)
And how many 3ltr p i s sants are getting around with v8 chev diesels ? Way too many i say :p

Gaz69

21st February 2009, 03:38 PM

rangieman wrote
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz69 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post920795.html#post920795)
slunnie wrote: Just so i dont have to have my mates ribbing me about why not buy a nissan in the 1st place and put the duramax in it!:)

And how many 3ltr p i s sants are getting around with v8 chev diesels ? Way too many i say :p
Totally agree. Where is the Grenade icon for the 3ltr p i s sants:wasntme:

Gaz69

21st February 2009, 03:56 PM

I am not going to have much progress with the ute for a while seeing as we have moved interstate and i do not have a shed now:mad:. Going to order some pipe in the next couple of weeks and get exhaust, intake plumbing. Bought myself a HF TIG just need some practice with the alloy welding. Here is photo of engine and trans when i went to buy it. I am not using the NV263 that bolts onto the trans as want to stick with the LT230 and besides the tailshaft drop is on the wrong side.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture47-lbz-allison.jpg

Owen

26th February 2009, 11:46 AM

How much for the gearbox or the engine/gearbox ? I have an 81 rangie that i might make a project car if i can sell the wife to pay for it....

revor

26th February 2009, 01:33 PM

Hey Gaz

Yeah you've got a bit of beef to deal with. I keep thinking about it. The 9" Dave is building is a nice solution but I expect expensive (only cause I'm a Cheap Bastard!) the 35 spline Sally will be plenty strong but what to do with the front?
The CV's in a current production GM 3500 are not as strong as longfield 30 spline cv's but the diff (80 series) is likely not up to the task. Building a front Sally with 30 spline bits inside is likely the easiest drop in but the housings are rare as hens teeth (at least over here) Do Perentie's use the front Salisbury? Another thought would be to build your own, weld on the flanges and bolt on the swivels add brackets and you done! Just that easy :) Except that I'm thinking you guys don't have dana 60's laying around for $50.

I'm probably going to leave my 110 a 300 but an 80 series and at least 30 spline axles in the Sally, but I do have a project coming up where I'm building a challenge RRC with a rather potent 427 Ford cobra jet so I'll be thinking about the front axle. Probably a Rover 9" (low pinion) will foot the bill with both front steering and teh ability for high steer.

I'm ready........... - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php't=761549&highlight=)

rick130

26th February 2009, 02:05 PM

<snip>
Do Perentie's use the front Salisbury?
<snip>

Nope, Rover housing with a stronger CWP and diff.
The 6x6's use a HD front housing which is a cast centre section with pressed and welded axle tubes and the Rover centre.

Slunnie

26th February 2009, 06:27 PM

Bought myself a HF TIG just need some practice with the alloy welding.
Is it also AC current? You need AC for aluminium.

The HF is really cool when you start arcing everywhere! :D

350RRC

26th February 2009, 08:05 PM

How much for the gearbox or the engine/gearbox ? I have an 81 rangie that i might make a project car if i can sell the wife to pay for it....

Post wife photos for offer. Have spare box (LT 95) and chassis to offset price.

DL

MarknDeb

26th February 2009, 08:28 PM

Gday Gaz, it would be great if you can keep us updated mate, i was going to do nearly the same thing for our retirement vehicle to tow a 5th wheeler around the country, so it will be very interesting to see how the drive train goes and what modes you end up making.

Thanks for the info so far ;)

Gaz69

27th February 2009, 09:07 PM

revor wrote
Hey Gaz

Yeah you've got a bit of beef to deal with. I keep thinking about it. The 9" Dave is building is a nice solution but I expect expensive (only cause I'm a Cheap Bastard!) the 35 spline Sally will be plenty strong but what to do with the front?
The CV's in a current production GM 3500 are not as strong as longfield 30 spline cv's but the diff (80 series) is likely not up to the task. Building a front Sally with 30 spline bits inside is likely the easiest drop in but the housings are rare as hens teeth (at least over here) Do Perentie's use the front Salisbury? Another thought would be to build your own, weld on the flanges and bolt on the swivels add brackets and you done! Just that easy :) Except that I'm thinking you guys don't have dana 60's laying around for $50.

I'm probably going to leave my 110 a 300 but an 80 series and at least 30 spline axles in the Sally, but I do have a project coming up where I'm building a challenge RRC with a rather potent 427 Ford cobra jet so I'll be thinking about the front axle. Probably a Rover 9" (low pinion) will foot the bill with both front steering and teh ability for high steer.

I'm ready........... - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php't=761549&highlight=) Have been reading about the 9 inch build up and sounds good. The RRC sounds like it will be a rocket! Yeah, might have a look at a Dana 60 front, but will wait till i have it on the road for some time to make sure the gearing is okay.

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

27th February 2009, 09:20 PM

Slunnie Wrote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz69 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post921308.html#post921308)
Bought myself a HF TIG just need some practice with the alloy welding.

Is it also AC current? You need AC for aluminium.

The HF is really cool when you start arcing everywhere! :D
Yeah i bought a Miller, and have tried it on some scrap alloy to make a cover for the alloy extension housing on the Allison. Cr#p welding but it didn't leak oil!

350RRC Wrote :
Quote:
Originally Posted by Owen https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post925084.html#post925084)
How much for the gearbox or the engine/gearbox ? I have an 81 rangie that i might make a project car if i can sell the wife to pay for it....

Post wife photos for offer. Have spare box (LT 95) and chassis to offset price.

DL I think i will leave this one alone!!! I seriuoslly doubt that you would fit this driveline combination in a 100 inch wheelbase. A 110 may even be a struggle? Will have a decent look one day. Price varies a bit depending on model, but reasonable priced in the states, just our exchange rates sucks at the moment.

MarknDeb wrote

Gday Gaz, it would be great if you can keep us updated mate, i was going to do nearly the same thing for our retirement vehicle to tow a 5th wheeler around the country, so it will be very interesting to see how the drive train goes and what modes you end up making.

Thanks for the info so far ;) No worries, i dont have a shed at the moment so not much is going to be done until i build one so will be a bit quiet for the next few weeks.

Cheers Gaz

stuee

11th May 2009, 09:01 PM

Bump.

Hows this beast going?

Gaz69

13th May 2009, 08:09 PM

stuee wrote

Bump.

Hows this beast going?
Bloody slow! Work has been flat out so hardly geeting time off!Still waiting on council approval for a shed so ute is sitting on pavers. All i have done is mount up my front mudguards for the body lift and gutted the dashboard completely. I am getting some spudshafts made at the moment and will make up the exhaust when i get my engine hoist to lift motor out when i go back to Victoria to pick it up. Will post some info and photos when i have something worthy! Shifting interstate has put me 6 months behind!

Cheers Gaz

andrew e

1st June 2009, 11:47 PM

There is another option for the front diff, but it is a bit of a bitsa mongrel, like the rest of the car.

Rear salisbury center/casting, Disco 2 axle tubes/hubs redrilled to suit the defender, then ashcroft 24 spline axles and their massive cv joints. This is the strongest combo short of a dana 60. Also has the advantage of the same cw/p in front and rear.

Nice build and choice of engine by the way. Are you going to run a 2 piece front tailshaft with center bearing?

Andy

Gaz69

2nd June 2009, 08:28 PM

andrew e wrote

There is another option for the front diff, but it is a bit of a bitsa mongrel, like the rest of the car.

Rear salisbury center/casting, Disco 2 axle tubes/hubs redrilled to suit the defender, then ashcroft 24 spline axles and their massive cv joints. This is the strongest combo short of a dana 60. Also has the advantage of the same cw/p in front and rear.

Nice build and choice of engine by the way. Are you going to run a 2 piece front tailshaft with center bearing?

Andy
Had not heard of this option before!!! I just managed to get a front Salisbury too, so would be interested to see how strength would compare between the two set ups! I want to bolt up the front diff to see if i need a 2 piece front yet. I dont need to with the banjo front but not quite sure with the salisbury. Going to be pretty tight around the front drive shaft with exhaust down pipe, sump clearance and allison auto. Need this bloody diff to get hear so i can get cracking on the exhaust.
Yeah, i think the Duramax and Allison will be a nice combo together and will be interesting too see how the thing drives. Better pull my finger out.

Thanks Gaz

rovercare

2nd June 2009, 08:35 PM

Gaz69

2nd June 2009, 08:45 PM

rovercare

Where did you get the front sals from? If I;m gonna run 1 grader blade, might aswell make it 2:D

Fleabay in the UK. Haven't got it yet so fat lady not singing yet. When it gets here i will take some pics. Definately will need a stronger cover than the standard ones on the front to do some grader blade work.

Cheers Gaz

andrew e

2nd June 2009, 10:58 PM

andrew e wrote Had not heard of this option before!!! I just managed to get a front Salisbury too, so would be interested to see how strength would compare between the two set ups! I want to bolt up the front diff to see if i need a 2 piece front yet. I dont need to with the banjo front but not quite sure with the salisbury. Going to be pretty tight around the front drive shaft with exhaust down pipe, sump clearance and allison auto. Need this bloody diff to get hear so i can get cracking on the exhaust.
Yeah, i think the Duramax and Allison will be a nice combo together and will be interesting too see how the thing drives. Better pull my finger out.

Thanks Gaz

what salisbury? if its a 101, you do know they are 6 stud drum brakes, and pitted chrome fixed swivel hubs standard?

If its a 110 armoured its fine though. Although i dont know what cvs and axles they run though (i hope its not 10 spline).

one day i will post up my sals shave job, its 7mm between the edge of the crownwheel and the bottom of the diff. (1mm clearance, and 6mm thick bottom plate) .

IMHO a 2 piece front shaft makes it much easier to position the driveshaft where you want it. It is pretty easy to do aswell.

Andy

andrew e

2nd June 2009, 11:08 PM

Edit, i just saw all those front sals on the ebay uk site. How much was shipping? That is a cheap axle, for what seems to be a bolt in conversion.

Andy

Gaz69

3rd June 2009, 07:24 PM

andrew e

Edit, i just saw all those front sals on the ebay uk site. How much was shipping? That is a cheap axle, for what seems to be a bolt in conversion.

Andy
Andy,PM sent.

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

3rd December 2009, 08:31 PM

Well i have finally had some progress! Have built a shed and finally got the toy out of the weather. Diff arrived and finally pulled it out of the crate to put it in. I am going to sand blast it and then put it in to see how i am going to go with diff to sump clearance. Cheers Gazhttp://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture607-salisbury-front-diff.jpg

Gaz69

3rd December 2009, 08:45 PM

Got a radiator and intercooler made so started mocking it up for fitment. Waiting on some pipe to arrive so i can plump it up. Busy weekend ahead. Also put a swampy on the roof of the shed as its been bloody hot up here. Got to plumb it and wire it yet so will do that first so no excuse for not having a go on working on the ute

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture606-radiator.jpg

Managed to get a late model bonett to clear engine grid heater and also recieved today a complete dash and A/C from a 2007-8 defender.

Cheers Gaz

rovercare

3rd December 2009, 09:08 PM

andrew eAndy,PM sent.

Cheers Gaz

Hey Gaz, any chance you could send me what you know about the front sals?:)

Gaz69

3rd December 2009, 09:26 PM

rovercare wrote

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz69 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post991340.html#post991340)
andrew eAndy,PM sent.

Cheers Gaz

Hey Gaz, any chance you could send me what you know about the front sals?:)

PM SENT

Cheers Gaz

ellard

10th December 2009, 06:16 AM

Hi there Gary

The big question - will it be ready for Bathurst trip this year.......

Always a pleasure to call around to view the progress - top effort.

All the best

Wayne

Gaz69

10th December 2009, 08:55 PM

Wayne wrote
Hi there Gary

The big question - will it be ready for Bathurst trip this year.......

Always a pleasure to call around to view the progress - top effort.

All the best

Wayne G'day Wayne. Big push this Xmas and it will be ready by Bathurst ( i hope). Always welcome and hopefully catch up with you on Boxing Day. Enjoy your holidays!

Cheers Gaz

saharien

14th December 2009, 05:46 AM

sorry, i'm new in this kind of forums, i don't know how can I delete this.

saharien

14th December 2009, 05:53 AM

any advance?

once you have time, can you post more pictures? it's my next project and i'm very interesed in it.

Do you put the lt230 to the Allison or not yet?

And what abt the brackets? do you make a sub-frame for the motor or not?

Joan

Gaz69

14th December 2009, 09:38 PM

saharien

any advance?

once you have time, can you post more pictures? it's my next project and i'm very interesed in it.

Do you put the lt230 to the Allison or not yet?

And what abt the brackets? do you make a sub-frame for the motor or not?

Joan
Hi Joan,
I have made all the brackets and adaptors for mounting the LT230 to the allison. I want to strip the LT230 and go through it so hence it has not been re-installed. I cut off the original TD5 mounts and made my own engine mounts. I will post some pics next week when i have something worthwhile to post. Are you contemplating something similar or have a 130 project?

Cheers Gaz

saharien

15th December 2009, 06:12 AM

Hi,

I want to do it in my 110 td5 2001. But here in spain not it's easy to purchase a duramax with the allison ( necessary to import from US ) for that I want to be sure about the conversion, and purchase all the necessary in one shot.

As I can understand the adaptors are home-made, have been difficult to manufacture? ... well I have a lot of questions but I don't want to disturb you, step by step....:)

txs

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/12/866.jpg

HBWC

15th December 2009, 12:28 PM

you can buy a duramax with the allison with a atlass transfer already fitted if that makes it easyer

Gaz69

15th December 2009, 08:27 PM

saharien
Hi,

I want to do it in my 110 td5 2001. But here in spain not it's easy to purchase a duramax with the allison ( necessary to import from US ) for that I want to be sure about the conversion, and purchase all the necessary in one shot.

As I can understand the adaptors are home-made, have been difficult to manufacture? ... well I have a lot of questions but I don't want to disturb you, step by step....:)

txs
Australia is hard to source duramax's to but i was fortunate that a guy had bought one to replace his 6.0ltr in his H2 Hummer and changed his mind. I have had to draw my adaptors (lots of hours) in CAD and get a mate to CNC them as the likes of Marks 4wd where not interested in helping out because i was not buying Toyota stuff. I was thinking of maybe of offering gear as a kit but i really wanted to drive and test it for 12 months at least to make sure i had reliability sorted out. So many things need modifying to get this motor in as it is physically bigger compared to the older chev 6.2 - 6.5 diesel. Also the body is required to be lifted to get the required clearances. A 6.2 - 6.5 fits in a lot easier but i know which one i will prefer!

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

15th December 2009, 08:38 PM

hillbilliywheelchair

you can buy a duramax with the allison with a atlass transfer already fitted if that makes it easyer

G'day mate. I considered this option when i was looking to source adaptors nad ruled it out on a couple of things. 1st - rear output is inline with the input shaft so meant for a centre rear diff.(perfect for a Pootrol?) 2nd - Part time 4wd. After driving the rangies and defenders i like the constant 4wd for the loose gravel. A land rover with constant 4wd is a lot more stable over a Tojo or nissan in the bush.

Cheers Gaz

HBWC

16th December 2009, 01:43 AM

the atlas comes in sevral configarations including ofset rear

but yor right i love the awd system for fast dirt as with my old cruser their was corners i could at about 10km a hour but in the disco it feels save at 80 (and mum dosent evan complane)

andrew e

17th December 2009, 07:37 PM

how much further back is the transfer case compared to how it was origionally?

railway 130s......

Andy

Gaz69

17th December 2009, 08:41 PM

andrew e

how much further back is the transfer case compared to how it was origionally?

railway 130s......

Andy
Hi Andy,
I can't remember exactly! The rear drum on the transfer case does not have much clearance between it and the front of the rear floor.

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

31st January 2010, 08:35 PM

Bit of progress over Xmas. Installed the radiator and made an alloy shroud for it. Bloody tight fit. Also been working on the radiator inlet/outlets to get them right.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/01/5.jpg
Would of been lot easier if using electric fan but wanted to use original fan as i dont want any cooling issues.

Gaz69

31st January 2010, 08:39 PM

Sand blasted the diff over Xmas. Finally got it fitted over the weekend with Dad's help. Bloody heavy bugger. Haven't got any photos of it installed yet. Looks like i need to pull the sump off and cut and shut to get clearance sorted. Lots of fabrication over the next few months!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture697-salisbury-front.jpg

Cheers Gaz

andrew e

31st January 2010, 08:55 PM

Bit of progress over Xmas. Installed the radiator and made an alloy shroud for it. Bloody tight fit. Also been working on the radiator inlet/outlets to get them right.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture698-radiator-shroud.jpg
Would of been lot easier if using electric fan but wanted to use original fan as i dont want any cooling issues.

Nice fab work, are you a sheety?

Hurry up and finish already :D

Gaz69

31st January 2010, 09:02 PM

andrew e

Nice fab work, are you a sheety?

Hurry up and finish already :D

Hi Andy,
Thanks mate, but no i am a sparky by trade. Having fun trying to do neat alloy welds. Wish i was finished but lot of work to go!

Cheers Gaz

cal415

1st February 2010, 01:35 AM

Sorry if you posted it somewhere already but i didnt notice when reading through the post, where did you get the front salisbury and is it the same track width as the rover drive front?

Gaz69

1st February 2010, 08:17 PM

cal415 wrote

Sorry if you posted it somewhere already but i didnt notice when reading through the post, where did you get the front salisbury and is it the same track width as the rover drive front?

Got the diff from fleabay in the UK. It is a direct drop in unit and same track as a banjo.

Cheers Gaz

greenwade

18th March 2010, 08:24 PM

Greetings from the USA guys. I have to say that this is going to be amazing!! Which of the Duramax motors is it? I would venture a guess and say that it is the LBZ due to the six speed Allison. I have spent a large amount of time working on them so if you want some more ponies out of it let me know. Depending on the year of the motor you can easily add 160-holly hell hp... at the wheels. You planing on doing mods to the motor and or tranni? I am so very envious of you man. I have a 2000 Disco that I am planing on doing the swap on when i have the coin to do it. Keep us updated with the progress, I cannot wait to see video of this beast in action.

Gaz69

19th March 2010, 08:32 PM

greenwade wrote

Greetings from the USA guys. I have to say that this is going to be amazing!! Which of the Duramax motors is it? I would venture a guess and say that it is the LBZ due to the six speed Allison. I have spent a large amount of time working on them so if you want some more ponies out of it let me know. Depending on the year of the motor you can easily add 160-holly hell hp... at the wheels. You planing on doing mods to the motor and or tranni? I am so very envious of you man. I have a 2000 Disco that I am planing on doing the swap on when i have the coin to do it. Keep us updated with the progress, I cannot wait to see video of this beast in action.

Yep it is the LBZ. I am envoius of you guys over there having big diesels. We get some decent petrol v8's but generally only small diesels bar the TDV8 of the new rangie and landcrapper. How are you getting more grunt out of the Duramax's? Tuning or turbo set ups? Cant wait to get mine on the road. I better get out in the shed and do some more work on it! Gunna be over in the US August/September but will be on the other side of the country. Got any info on your 2000 disco? let us know.

Cheers,
Gaz

Gaz69

9th May 2010, 07:37 PM

Bit of an update. Have been plugging away at the toy when i have had the time just haven't done an update for ages. Most of the under bonnet plumbins is done in regards to the intercooler and radiator. Just a couple of small things to work out like over flow/surge tanks, but i need to get the chevy manuals out and see how theirs are set up.
I am trying to get everything manufactured then pull it all apart to paint it.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1148-duramax.jpg

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

9th May 2010, 07:55 PM

Sacrilege some people would say by me welding up the vents, but i don't care. Wanted a decent A/C so grafting the later dash in makes the vents redundant. Been a bugger trying to get it all lined up okay as have had no measurements to work off, just a few grainy photos. Have started welding in the firewall where i had to get clearance around the turbo manifolds. Puma Fan blower needs to be modified so need to get a plastic glue gun to modify that to. All good fun:)

Gaz

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1149-firewall.jpg

Gaz69

9th May 2010, 08:09 PM

Have had the dash in and out about a 100 times trying to get everything lined up. Folded up a new steel trans hump as this picks up the bottom of the A/C evaporator and the dash. Another full weekend and i should have most of the interior mods done.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/11.jpg

Welded up the hole for the clutch and driver side floor for turbo dump pipe. need to get some smaller mig wire as struggling at the moment trying to get the juice right down. Also stripped 99% of the wiring out. Going to dump the rover wiring and adapt this to the chevy fuse box under the mudguard wing.

Cheers

Gaz

rick130

9th May 2010, 08:14 PM

Gaz, I'm still in awe of this build, thanks for the update, and it's your rig, you can weld the vents up or do with it as you damn well please. ;) (and I love my vents :D )

rovercare

9th May 2010, 08:22 PM

Nice work:)

Good to see the Puma bonnet is ribbed, will hopefully let me fit a water to air cooler at a later date, where'd ya get the bonnet? how much?

Gaz69

9th May 2010, 08:32 PM

rovacare wrote

Nice work:)

Good to see the Puma bonnet is ribbed, will hopefully let me fit a water to air cooler at a later date, where'd ya get the bonnet? how much?

Got brand new bonnet from LRA in Melbourne for about $1000.

Thanks Gaz

c.h.i.e.f

11th May 2010, 01:27 PM

wow great work!!! go the sparkys :D:D:D

dullbird

11th May 2010, 06:44 PM

This is going to be awesome:)

Gaz69

11th May 2010, 08:10 PM

c.h.i.e.f

wow great work!!! go the sparkys :D:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1086.jpg

Found this photo taken the day before we got the engine running. This is about 1/4 of the wiring loom from the Chevy. Bloody nightmare trying to sort it out. Dad (in the background) and i spent a day going through the manuals about 8000 pages covering all the electrical,mechanical and body of a silverado. In the end from my hazy memory, it only needs a few wires to get it to run. On the bar stool near the front wheel is the throttle as it is completely drive by wire. Looking forward to doing the wiring as that will mean i am getting close to finishing.:D

Cheers
Gaz

dullbird

11th May 2010, 08:29 PM

your a brave man!!

I'm rebuilding my little series 2a and I'm freaking out about having to sort the wires on that and there are about 4 in total :D

rovercare

11th May 2010, 08:44 PM

c.h.i.e.f

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1155-wiring-nightmare.jpg

Found this photo taken the day before we got the engine running. This is about 1/4 of the wiring loom from the Chevy. Bloody nightmare trying to sort it out. Dad (in the background) and i spent a day going through the manuals about 8000 pages covering all the electrical,mechanical and body of a silverado. In the end from my hazy memory, it only needs a few wires to get it to run. On the bar stool near the front wheel is the throttle as it is completely drive by wire. Looking forward to doing the wiring as that will mean i am getting close to finishing.:D

Cheers
Gaz

Hours upon hours trawling the diagrams, in the end, being able to liven a few wires to make it run, EFI stuff is always the same, lots of looms appear to be made just for engine conversions:twisted:, LS1's are the easiest I've some across, can apply 12V to 6 wires in the engine harness, apply fuel and broom.....1UZ-FE would have to of been the worst so far, but that's more due to lack of decent diagrams!

LR pornagraphic build up your doing:)

Gaz69

12th May 2010, 07:49 PM

rovercare

Hours upon hours trawling the diagrams, in the end, being able to liven a few wires to make it run, EFI stuff is always the same, lots of looms appear to be made just for engine conversions:twisted:, LS1's are the easiest I've some across, can apply 12V to 6 wires in the engine harness, apply fuel and broom.....1UZ-FE would have to of been the worst so far, but that's more due to lack of decent diagrams!

LR pornagraphic build up your doing:) Couldn't agree with you more with the wiring nightmares. One thing i have found is the english/yankee have good documentation and the jap stuff you generally can't source or is changed every 3 weeks and i cant read japanese either.

Cheers
Gaz

Gaz69

12th May 2010, 07:56 PM

dullbird

your a brave man!!

I'm rebuilding my little series 2a and I'm freaking out about having to sort the wires on that and there are about 4 in total :D

I always say to anyone to grab a workshop manual and if you have troubles or not sure ask! Plenty of people always ready to lend a hand especially on this site.:)

Cheers Gaz

rovercare

12th May 2010, 08:23 PM

rovercare
Couldn't agree with you more with the wiring nightmares. One thing i have found is the english/yankee have good documentation and the jap stuff you generally can't source or is changed every 3 weeks and i cant read japanese either.

Cheers
Gaz

Very much so, the japs actually have really good documentation/schematic diagrams, the problem being, you generally need to source them via genuine diagrams

Gaz69

11th June 2010, 07:47 PM

Thought i might back track and put a photo of what i started with. As per earlier post i bought an EX NSW railways 130. I bought it in Sydney from the auction and drove it back to Mildura. I got about 10K's when it dropped onto 4 cylinders but had the foresight to put a TD5 engine harness in my toolbox (in case). Spent about 1 hour in a Repco car park to replace it then drove it the rest of the way no dramas. I then did about another 1000 kilometres and then preceeded to rip the TD5 out of it to start the rebirth.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1275-ex-railways.jpg

photo taken day after i got it home. It also had a noisy gearbox and square tyres:D

Gaz69

11th June 2010, 08:02 PM

Spent heaaps of hours on the trans tunnel and seat box. I had to start again with the cover over the transmission. I also modified where it sits over the seat box. I cut off the original alloy tabs and made up new ones to suit new cover. I finished Tigging it this arvo. I also filled the holes for the hand brake. I still have to work out if i am going to use a Disco T-Bar shifter or grab one out of a commodore or something. When i find what i want i will then fab a new console and incorparate a hand brake in it. Will be nice to have more leg room with the bloo&* thing relocated.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1276-seat-box.jpg

Just need to finish welding up a couple of more holes that where made for all the railway wiring looms and another bit is finished

Cheers Gaz

XSiV

12th August 2010, 05:21 PM

Any updates Gaz?

Gaz69

12th August 2010, 08:18 PM

XSiV

Any updates Gaz?

UMMMMM no. been side tracked with another project. Bought myself a Kenworth so trying to get that ready for the road. Not this weekend but the next will do some more. Bought a T-Bar so can finish off the trans tunnel

Cheers Gaz

rovercare

19th September 2010, 08:37 PM

Cheers for the bonnet advice, ordered one the other day, keep the build going, Duramax 130:cool:

blitz

20th September 2010, 12:28 PM

This could be the beginning of a specialist conversion business

P.S. this would lend itself to portals very well - just a thought

Gaz69

23rd September 2010, 07:51 PM

rovercare

Cheers for the bonnet advice, ordered one the other day, keep the build going, Duramax 130:cool:
Post a photo when new bonnet is fitted. Bit side tracked with my build at the moment

blitz

This could be the beginning of a specialist conversion business

P.S. this would lend itself to portals very well - just a thought
Was thinking of making this a business but no time to make it a success and dont think people would want to spend the money required. MMMMMM Portals.

Cheers Garry

VladTepes

25th September 2010, 10:31 PM

rovercare
Was thinking of making this a business but ...

dont think people would want to spend the money required.

Always the way. Even rich people want there Astons and Alfas etc restored for bugger all $.

Gaz69

26th September 2010, 09:15 AM

VladTepes

Originally Posted by Gaz69 https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post1336855.html#post1336855)
rovercare
Was thinking of making this a business but ...

dont think people would want to spend the money required.

Always the way. Even rich people want there Astons and Alfas etc restored for bugger all $.
I'm hearing you. Probably why they drive Astons and Alfas because they shrewd with their money.

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

15th March 2011, 08:08 PM

Been busy on other projects so finally got back on the beast a little bit on and off over the last month. I got the front bonnet stay / support worked out and fitted that. Also gives me something to mount the A/C condesor on but havent got that yet. Got to squeeze a trans cooler in but not quite sure on that due to bull bar winch requirements. Not a lot of room and i dont want to slow air speed for cooling.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2158-intercooler-bonnet-stays.jpg

Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

15th March 2011, 08:22 PM

Got a Disco 2 transfer case lever for the ute and mounted that. Made up a bracket for the Hi/Low selector but need to do a bit of rework as too short and bit stiff to operate. Not a lot of room between dash and console as i wanted it as far forward as possible to allow as much as room as possible for the T-Bar. Also mounted a disco handbrake to the left of the drivers seat as had welded up the original handbrake hole. Mounted a Disco 2 T-Bar shifter and started on a console out of alloy. Was thinking of a Ashcroft one but as i wanted to relocate the hand brake to it, i had to start from scratch. Got a few more hours to finish it then probably cover with leather so i dont burn my leg due to alloy being such a good conductor of heat. I'll see how it turns out and might even powdercoat it.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2159-console-t-bar.jpg

Trying to get the interior done so i can get back to sump mods, tailshafts, air intake, exhaust, cooling, wiring and 4 million other jobs:(

Cheers,
Gaz

Vern

15th March 2011, 08:27 PM

why not remote mount the trans cooler with a thermo fan on it? Set up a temp monitor with alarm just incase

Gaz69

15th March 2011, 08:55 PM

Vern

why not remote mount the trans cooler with a thermo fan on it? Set up a temp monitor with alarm just incase Thats a possibility that i hadnt thought of! Will need to get tape measure out and work out which way i go.

Cheers Gaz

XSiV

15th March 2011, 10:44 PM

Vern
Thats a possibility that i hadnt thought of! Will need to get tape measure out and work out which way i go.

Cheers Gaz

Good to see you back on this Gaz. You might be able to fit it between cab and tray in the nook behind the back seat.

Gaz69

16th March 2011, 09:05 PM

XSiV

Good to see you back on this Gaz. You might be able to fit it between cab and tray in the nook behind the back seat.

Thanks Josh,
Wish i had this thing built! There is a few in QLD that have been installed in Patrols and i'm green with envy. I have bugger all room behind cab and tray so trans cooler wont fit there. I have the room in front of the intercooler but dont want to restrict the air flow too much as i am over cooling issues with cars in the past. I may be able to sit a long trans cooler near winch in the bull bar but got to by winch yet to see how much room i have. I'm at the stage where i've got to spend some dough and buy a winch, Steel for bull bar, drive shafts and heaps of miscellaneous pieces. Wish i was as keen and dedicated as some of the other folks carrying out projects such as Bundalene!!!

Cheers,
Gaz

Vern

18th March 2011, 05:57 PM

mount it up under the tub/tray, mount it flat and make the fan either blow up or down

frantic

18th March 2011, 06:33 PM

Could you mount it under the bonnet with a jackaroo style vent to suck in cooler air with a puma bonnet style bulge to seat the cooler? Or reverse the vent so it faces the windscreen to get more airflow for the entire engine.

Very nice conversion so far!

Gaz69

21st March 2011, 07:24 PM

frantic

Could you mount it under the bonnet with a jackaroo style vent to suck in cooler air with a puma bonnet style bulge to seat the cooler? Or reverse the vent so it faces the windscreen to get more airflow for the entire engine.

Very nice conversion so far!

All ready got a puma bonnet for it but not a lot of room between the motor and bonnet due to air intake manifold. I still have to do the air intake from snorkels to air filter and then to turbo yet I think i'll put it out the front but will wait until i get a condensor for it to see how much room is left.

Vern

mount it up under the tub/tray, mount it flat and make the fan either blow up or down Might be the solution if i cant get it out the front. Not ideal spot if i look at the amount of mud i've hosed out from under my other 130 when using it for work on mine sites when raining.
Thanks for your help guys

Cheers
Gaz

bushrover

21st March 2011, 10:01 PM

Gaz,

Been watching this one for two years hoping you get sick of it and offer it for sale ...............................cheap.............. ...............

Bloody good job.

Rick

XSiV

22nd March 2011, 08:06 AM

Wish i was as keen and dedicated as some of the other folks carrying out projects such as Bundalene!!!

Money, space and time makes all he difference I'd say. Keep on going though, you'll get there. Mick (Cal415) is slowly but surely progressing with his LS1 County.

Gaz69

22nd March 2011, 09:38 PM

bushrover

Gaz,

Been watching this one for two years hoping you get sick of it and offer it for sale ...............................cheap.............. ...............

Bloody good job.

Rick
Thanks for the offer but she'll be right:D. Hoping to get it completed this year.

XSiV

Money, space and time makes all he difference I'd say. Keep on going though, you'll get there. Mick (Cal415) is slowly but surely progressing with his LS1 County.
yeah been keeping an eye on Mick's thread too. Glad to see a few of us that are happy to try something different. I wouldnt mind building a LS2 race one but hey got to finish mine 1st.

Cheers,
Gaz

Gaz69

3rd April 2011, 07:15 PM

Been working on the console to get all the interior mods done. Have to get it covered in some leather/vinyl and padding yet but that will have to wait till the end of the month. Got the disco 2 T bar so i can use the Mode button for the Allison Tow/Haul mode. just have to put in a button for the manual mode for manual select of gears but have to get manuals out to see what i require. hand brake is also relocated so more leg room and no more roasted leg when its 45 degress.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2183-console-trial-fitmet.jpg

Anyway, thats it about for now. Hopefully can get back to it next weekend.

Cheers
Gaz

dullbird

3rd April 2011, 08:59 PM

Very Nice!!!!

bassflicker

3rd April 2011, 10:00 PM

This thread is amazing, every time my girlfriend says I'm going too far on our vehicle I can just show her this and she's off my back in a second! This makes my project look like kindergarten finger painting!! Well done!

XSiV

6th April 2011, 12:01 PM

Great work on the console Gaz. It'll look a million $'s with some covering. It looks great as is but it'd get a bit hot this way I'd think.

Gaz69

6th April 2011, 06:58 PM

XSiV

Great work on the console Gaz. It'll look a million $'s with some covering. It looks great as is but it'd get a bit hot this way I'd think.
Thanks Josh,
Yeah, your are right about being too hot! I knew alloy was a good conductor of heat but was not until i started doing some alloy welding that i realised how quick it can transfer heat. No wonder a defender seat box gets so damn hot.

Cheers Gaz

XSiV

7th April 2011, 12:57 PM

You might want to ad some insulation on the underside before you put it in place. Bundaleen did an insulation job on his puma thread.

Disco-tastic

11th May 2011, 11:56 AM

Sorry but where did all the photos go? I can't see any. Anyone else have similar issues?

EDIT: after I posted this one photo came up. But no others. And none of my browsers are showing them. Also, pics are showing up in other threads.

I just really want to see whats going on as this build sounds pretty fantastic.

Cheers,

Dan

XSiV

11th May 2011, 12:54 PM

I can see the photos ok.

Maybe something to do with your settings?

I remember seeing someone else posting a similar problem and they had switched of images somewhere. I tried to find where this might be but I had no luck.

Disco-tastic

12th May 2011, 12:00 PM

dunno what happened but I can see them now.

Looks great Gaz! Keep it up!

VladTepes

12th May 2011, 12:15 PM

I just get envious every time I read this thread......

When I win lotto I shall have a shedload of modded Defenders !!!

Gaz69

12th May 2011, 08:17 PM

VladTepes

I just get envious every time I read this thread......

When I win lotto I shall have a shedload of modded Defenders !!!

Got to love toys! Pity my wife is not on the same wave length! Hopefully $21,000,000.00 this weekend to buy more (and build massive shed)

Cheers Gaz

bushrover

12th May 2011, 08:50 PM

If I win 21 million, I will give you 12 months head start, build a shed, re-power a defer with a duramax and finish it before you. All because I can't wait for you to bl@#$% finish. Please pull your finger out!!! :bat:

Rick

Gaz69

15th May 2011, 08:01 PM

Back on the job a little bit. Got a Puma condensor and mounted that. I've had to fit it back to front. This will require me to modify the alloy pipes that bolt to the outlets. Bit annoyed with the condition of the condensor sold to me as bent like a banana. Will clean it up later and straighten it.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2347-c-condensor.jpg

Need to get winch now and work out my bull bar and transcooler fitment and front will be finished (besides paint). Cheers Gaz

Gaz69

15th May 2011, 08:08 PM

Started on the exhaust.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2348-4-inch-flex-coupling-lazer-cut-flangs.jpg

Looked for ages for a 4 inch flex coupling and found one advertised in a kenworth Catologue so bought one. I drew flanges in autocad last year and had a mob in Adelaide laser cut them out of 10mm stainless. Then Tigged them together.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2349-4-inch-flex-exhaust-coupling.jpg

Took longer to find enough fittings to purge some gas into the pipe than the actual welding. Cant really do much more on the exhaust as need to get my front drive shaft sorted. Its bit of a show stopper till i get one made to clear the auto box. Hope to get that underway this week.

Cheers for now
Gaz

LesvosD110

29th May 2011, 01:05 PM

I would love to drive this Beast into a dealer and as if they could test drive,as the Puma seems bit down on power.

Great work.

Gaz69

17th August 2011, 09:15 PM

Been doing a little bit on the ute. I have completed most of the muffler. I used 1 X 90degree bend and a section of 4 inch and 6 inch stainless for the external part. Going to run single four inch in and twin out. I have started on the bullbar, just need more steel to finish. Got a 12000lb winch sitting in the shed too. Waiting on tailshafts to come from the states so hope that will be here in the next week or so. Cant do much more on the exhaust until the tailshaft are in so i can plumb around the front tailshaft so another road block

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2673-4-inch-stainless-muffler.jpg

Cheers
Gaz

XSiV

18th August 2011, 03:19 PM

Hi Gaz,

Good to see you are still making progress.

What axles did the ute come with, does it have a Sals rear?

Will you be using them or are you going to upgrade to something else?

If you aren't going to utilise them I'd be very interested in making use of the rear if it is a Sals. I am looking for something to replace the ****ty p38 in the rear of my 130.

Keep it going

Gaz69

18th August 2011, 07:19 PM

XSiV
Hi Gaz,

Good to see you are still making progress.

What axles did the ute come with, does it have a Sals rear?

Will you be using them or are you going to upgrade to something else?

If you aren't going to utilise them I'd be very interested in making use of the rear if it is a Sals. I am looking for something to replace the ****ty p38 in the rear of my 130.

Keep it going
Hi Josh, The ute came with a Salisbury rear and i bought a set of MAXI's before they shut down. I also got a Salisbury front as shown earlier in a post. The only upgrade i will do is install some of keiths 35 spline upgrades later if required. Good luck trying to replace your P38 in the rear! Glad i got a 2001 model and got the strong one!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/470.jpg

Cheers
Gaz

stefan_bonnici

31st August 2011, 11:25 AM

Hi gaz nice work you are doing ! i have a question re the puma dash. are you using a puma bulkhead too or are you matchin the dash to the old bulkhead ? and re the gauges how do you intend to adapt these to your engine?

cheers
stefan

Have had the dash in and out about a 100 times trying to get everything lined up. Folded up a new steel trans hump as this picks up the bottom of the A/C evaporator and the dash. Another full weekend and i should have most of the interior mods done.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture1150-dash-mock-up.jpg

Welded up the hole for the clutch and driver side floor for turbo dump pipe. need to get some smaller mig wire as struggling at the moment trying to get the juice right down. Also stripped 99% of the wiring out. Going to dump the rover wiring and adapt this to the chevy fuse box under the mudguard wing.

Cheers

Gaz

Gaz69

31st August 2011, 08:33 PM

stefan_bonnici

Hi gaz nice work you are doing ! i have a question re the puma dash. are you using a puma bulkhead too or are you matchin the dash to the old bulkhead ? and re the gauges how do you intend to adapt these to your engine?

cheers
stefan

Thanks Stefan, I'm uing the original firewall as the wreck that i got the dash from was pretty bent. A Puma fire wall would be a lot easier but i could not get one at the time. As far as guages, i have the puma one but that isnt going to work with the Chev. I bought a new chev Silverado cluster when i was in the states last year but it is too wide to fit where the Puma one bolts into. I'm currently thinking of using Autometer guages but undecided at the moment.

Cheers
Gaz

Gaz69

31st August 2011, 09:12 PM

Monaro-azz

2nd September 2011, 05:51 AM

Hi Gaz,
Amazing conversion you've got going on.
I'm keen to see the finished result.

I'm not sure if you're interested in upping your power yet?
My brother has just finished his Duramax conversion into his silverado with a 2010 duramax.
When he bought the engine he sent it off in the states to get it built up to 700Hp+ figure via a large single Turbo but he has since decided(after completing the conversion) he wants to twin turbo it and make around 1,000Hp+ via the Banks sidewinder gear so he will shortly be selling his Big single turbo setup which makes around 700Hp.
If your interested I can PM you his number & you can have a chat with him if you want?

Aaron,

Gaz69

3rd September 2011, 08:33 AM

Monaro-azz

Hi Gaz,
Amazing conversion you've got going on.
I'm keen to see the finished result.

I'm not sure if you're interested in upping your power yet?
My brother has just finished his Duramax conversion into his silverado with a 2010 duramax.
When he bought the engine he sent it off in the states to get it built up to 700Hp+ figure via a large single Turbo but he has since decided(after completing the conversion) he wants to twin turbo it and make around 1,000Hp+ via the Banks sidewinder gear so he will shortly be selling his Big single turbo setup which makes around 700Hp.
If your interested I can PM you his number & you can have a chat with him if you want?

Aaron,
Hi Aaron,
Your brothers Silverado sounds like a beast. Thanks for the offer but i seriouslly doubt i could fit a compound set up with removing innner guards and or A/C. I will play with tunes to get a few more horsepower but thats about it.

Cheers
Gaz

justinc

3rd September 2011, 07:28 PM

Monaro-azz

Hi Aaron,
Your brothers Silverado sounds like a beast. Thanks for the offer but i seriouslly doubt i could fit a compound set up with removing innner guards and or A/C. I will play with tunes to get a few more horsepower but thats about it.

Cheers
Gaz

I Think, Gaz, that you will have more than enough Torque with a Stocker Duramax.:o

Maybe a LITTLE chipping but you will have waayy enough, trust me:wasntme:

JC

andrew e

3rd September 2011, 10:44 PM

I was always told a double cardon at each end of a shaft was a no-no. Not sure why though.

Gaz69

4th September 2011, 07:05 PM

andrew e

I was always told a double cardon at each end of a shaft was a no-no. Not sure why though.

Only went with double cardon as i have weird angles with placement of transfercase for clearance and it has to go "around" the corner of the allison auto. Im not happy with the set up but not much choice, so hoping there will be no vibrations.

Cheers
Gaz

Gaz69

4th September 2011, 07:09 PM

justinc

I Think, Gaz, that you will have more than enough Torque with a Stocker Duramax.:o

Maybe a LITTLE chipping but you will have waayy enough, trust me:wasntme:

JC
Yep, more than 100HP more than standard and then you really should upgrade the allison. I dont want to go down that route yet. cant wait to get that stage.

Cheers
Gaz

jackz

21st December 2011, 10:44 PM

Awesome project, Whens the next installment coming????

blitz

22nd December 2011, 09:06 AM

Awesome project, Whens the next installment coming????

X2:D

Gaz69

24th December 2011, 09:13 PM

blitz

Quote:Originally Posted by jackz https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post1595744.html#post1595744)
Awesome project, Whens the next installment coming????

Originally Posted by jackz https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-post1595744.html#post1595744)
Awesome project, Whens the next installment coming????

X2:D

Hi Lads,Not much to report.
Drive shafts bolt pattern was machined wrong so that is a huge stumbling block at the moment. I got some pipe mandrel bent in Adelaide yesterday so hope to get the majority of my bull bar finished over XMAS break. Will post back in the new year. On that note, Merry XMAS to evryone.

Cheers
Gaz

goingbush

29th December 2011, 08:34 AM

Nice work. !!

Theres a Silverado half cut on ebay atm, Duramax & Auto

lot of coin for an unknown engine tho

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel 2003 model | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-2500-HD-6-6-L-V8-Duramax-Turbo-Diesel-2003-model-/280787886180?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4160432064#ht_1163wt_1090)

mudslinga

31st December 2011, 11:31 AM

awesome!!

pando

18th February 2012, 09:08 AM

You think a defender has real estate problems?

If a duramax can fit in this (http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/0711dp_1982_buick_regal/viewall.html) then it should fit in the disco eh?

Gaz69

19th February 2012, 11:02 AM

You think a defender has real estate problems?

If a duramax can fit in this (http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/0711dp_1982_buick_regal/viewall.html) then it should fit in the disco eh? He did a nice job on that Buick. It would be a nice cruiser or street sleeper.
I think a disco or rangie classic you could make it work, But the drive line length is an issue with an allison. Engine and gear box is LONGGGGGGG. No worries with a 130. I'll have to get the tape measure out one day.

Cheers
Gaz

pando

20th February 2012, 01:58 PM

Yeah I thought the Buick was cool, good to see someone thinking outside the hot rod box.

Let us know when you do the measure up, I'm sure there are a few interested on wether it's do-able on the 100" chassis.

Cheers.

Gaz69

15th July 2012, 09:25 PM

Folks,

Time for an update. I've been plugging away at the build for a while just no updates! I've finished the bull bar and this weekend completed the side steps / rails. I ended up getting the side rails bent up to my CADdrawing and then inserting them into a 50X75 RHS. Quite time consuming once i made all the mounting brackets and so forth. The bull bar was a major battle but finished that today also when i mated them to the side rails. I'll remove them in the next few days and then get them to the powder coaters when i get the chance.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture3564-def-130-front.jpg

Gaz69

15th July 2012, 09:38 PM

Next update. Ive started back on the exhaust. I could not fit in the flexible joint so used flex stainless adjacent to the auto trans. I am using 4 inch stainless pipe. I am using 90 degree bends and doughnuts to get the required angles. Most performance exhausts for these motors in the US run a 5 inch pipe but they wont fit under a rover. I am going to run two pipes out the back just behind the rear wheels. The pipe sections are flanged so i can remove sections easily compared to slip style joints.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture3563-def-130-exhaust.jpg

Cheers
Gaz

cazzz12000

28th December 2012, 11:04 PM

Any more progress on this deefer GAZ69

Brad110

31st December 2012, 06:48 AM

I notice that we cant thank a BANNED subscriber.................

Nice work. !!

Theres a Silverado half cut on ebay atm, Duramax & Auto

lot of coin for an unknown engine tho

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel 2003 model | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chevrolet-Silverado-2500-HD-6-6-L-V8-Duramax-Turbo-Diesel-2003-model-/280787886180?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item4160432064#ht_1163wt_1090)

Gaz69

5th January 2013, 10:24 PM

cazzz12000

Any more progress on this deefer GAZ69

Bits and pieces but not much! Bull bar and side rails were powder coated (months ago) and i also mocked the exhaust and just need to remove it and complete the final TIG welding. Was hoping to have it ready for Melrose in SA this easter but no chance. I made an alloy intake but not real happy with it. Having a few issues trying to sort out enough intake flow without resorting to twin intakes. Just not enough room under the bonnnet for a motor of this size and all ancillaries.

Cheers
Gaz

Madoxen

6th March 2013, 01:35 PM

Real nice build any more updates ?

Gaz69

6th March 2013, 08:05 PM

Madoxen wrote
Real nice build any more updates ? Not much at all! Not enough hours in the day and too many other projects. Going to have this weekend off so will go in the shed and at least kick the tryes!

Cheers
Gaz

c.h.i.e.f

7th March 2013, 08:39 AM

Sweet so I'm not the only one that decides to do some work on the project but instead stand there kicking the tyres looking at the scale of work to do ...

cal415

7th March 2013, 10:47 PM

Sweet so I'm not the only one that decides to do some work on the project but instead stand there kicking the tyres looking at the scale of work to do ...

Dont we all? stand there for 3 hours working out the best way to do a 30 min job :)

Gaz69

8th March 2013, 05:53 PM

cal415 & c.h.i.e.f wrote

Quote:

Originally Posted by c.h.i.e.f https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/73516-duramax-powered-defender-15.html#post1871111)
Sweet so I'm not the only one that decides to do some work on the project but instead stand there kicking the tyres looking at the scale of work to do ...
Dont we all? stand there for 3 hours working out the best way to do a 30 min job :)
Jeez, glad to know im not the only one. Only thing you didnt mention was the 3 stubbies consumed at the same time:twobeers:.

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

13th March 2013, 05:41 PM

Gaz69

13th March 2013, 07:21 PM

Sitec wrote

Wow, impressive vehicle and interesting thread!! Makes my upcoming TD42 into my 130 seem easy!!! Got me thinking tho.... People keep offering me twice what I paid for the Pootrol motor! Always liked the idea of a Cummins 6BDt in a 130. Where are you roughly in 'Remote SA'? Would love to c this thing in the flesh if I'm passing!!! Keep up the good work. Thinking a YouTube Video link of it running (with that rumble)......!!! :)
G'day mate,im about 6 hours up the stuart road from adelaide. Seen your posts about wanting to do the TD42 so will be watching that with interest. I did think about the cummins route, but the Duramax is lighter and sounds better! I was hoping to take it to Melrose this year but still not ready. Determined to have it finished this year. You going to Melrose?

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

14th March 2013, 08:41 AM

Up until yesterday no, but a Confined Space course that I was doing with work over that weekend has been cancelled, and I don't fly back to WA now until the avo of the 3rd April, so may have a crack at getting there! The Cummins can be made to sound great but I hear ya! If it was feasible I'd have a Scania V8 in everything I own but.... yeah, it just ain't gonna happen!! :D

Gaz69

14th March 2013, 07:55 PM

If you end up going, catch up for a beer!. Look out for a 130 Extra cab ute and or 88 Rangie with Chev diesel and you will find us. Scania V8 do sound nice!

Cheers
Gaz

c.h.i.e.f

14th March 2013, 08:08 PM

Dont we all? stand there for 3 hours working out the best way to do a 30 min job :)

hahaha yep which is how i squeez in the time to hassel you by sending messages asking about random stuff :D

c.h.i.e.f

14th March 2013, 08:15 PM

Wow, impressive vehicle and interesting thread!! Makes my upcoming TD42 into my 130 seem easy!!! Got me thinking tho.... People keep offering me twice what I paid for the Pootrol motor! Always liked the idea of a Cummins 6BDt in a 130. Where are you roughly in 'Remote SA'? Would love to c this thing in the flesh if I'm passing!!! Keep up the good work. Thinking a YouTube Video link of it running (with that rumble)......!!! :)

id highly consider the cummins but thats depending on what scale you plan on taking the project to? td42's are good motors but the IDI side of things does not impress me from performance side of things though....big boost and fuel gets great power out of them but a cummins with same boost and fuel will be much better :twisted:...either way will be interesting to see the outcome

Sitec

15th March 2013, 08:53 AM

Yup, I hear you. The weight issue is what took me away from the Cummins. They are heavy! Was saddened to hear that the engine out of 'My Old 101' got scrapped in the UK.. Nissan FD6 direct injection 6 pot. That lump had potential as it went well in standard form! Will b very interested to see how well the Duramax goes.. Prob well out of my budget.... But...

rovercare

15th March 2013, 11:12 AM

Will b very interested to see how well the Duramax goes..

Patrol vs turbo vs ute - YouTube

Duramax Patrol Speedo 0-100 - YouTube

Gu Duramax snatch tassie - YouTube

Sitec

15th March 2013, 02:51 PM

According to that lot it's going to go well then!!! Really interested now!!!

Gaz69

15th March 2013, 09:46 PM

Had seen those video's of the patrols with duramax in them and there is a few more out there.
Got some mail today so can move on with a few things now. Have started on a 4inch snorkel and the new air cleaner from the Patroldocta which should save me a heap of mucking around with the piece of c#*p i initially made. The 35 Spline axles also arrived from the USA but i wont fit them fro a while. I'll post a photo of intake set up when finished but will be after easter.

Gaz

SlowlyDoesIt

14th April 2013, 10:41 PM

Duramax's are SWEET.. I should know.. work with them on a daily basis..
are you going to incorporate the 'tow haul' on the allison box? basically it shuts out 6th gear for towing.
I might of missed it but what model is the d-max? LLY LBZ LMY? Highly suggest a tuner and to drop the DEF if its a late model engine..

they go REAL well in OKA's as well as the Chevys!(performance/race tune means LOTS of black smoke!)

D.max with a tune - YouTube (http://youtu.be/pXjinZFjB_I)

Sorry its a little shakey.. Will try and get someone to ride shotgun next time:cool:
Oka d.max - YouTube (http://youtu.be/ZMPGz80ZYUk)

Gaz69

16th April 2013, 06:30 PM

SlowlyDoesIt

16th April 2013, 07:06 PM

No stress on the videos.. I know everyone loves a vid! lol.
Cant say the 'rado. is mine.. work for a company that does conversions...

The Oka goes REALLY well.. certainly dosnt brake as well as it accelerates!!

If you need any info or diagrams.. dont be afraid to shoot me a PM and can either fax thru manual pages or happy to quiz the auto sparkys ;)

Gaz69

16th April 2013, 07:27 PM

Vern

16th April 2013, 07:50 PM

That oka is sweet, never thought to put a duramax in one of those. Can you post some pics in the members. Would love to have an actual look at this one day.

TonyC

17th April 2013, 04:06 PM

That oka is sweet, never thought to put a duramax in one of those. Can you post some pics in the members. Would love to have an actual look at this one day.

Hi Vern,
Have a look at this thread over in OKA land.

The OKA Forum :: Topic: Duramax / Allison 6spd / Nissan TC conversion (1/2) (http://www.byles.net/www.oka4wd.com/maintenance/18-duramax-allison-6spd-nissan-tc-conversion?limitstart=0)

He claims he is doing 16.8 second 400m, (half what it was with the Perkins), with a finish line speed of 134 km/h, in a truck weighing in at 4.86 tonnes. And struggling for traction off the line.

Tony

Gaz69

17th April 2013, 06:46 PM

Hi Vern,
Have a look at this thread over in OKA land.

The OKA Forum :: Topic: Duramax / Allison 6spd / Nissan TC conversion (1/2) (http://www.byles.net/www.oka4wd.com/maintenance/18-duramax-allison-6spd-nissan-tc-conversion?limitstart=0)

He claims he is doing 16.8 second 400m, (half what it was with the Perkins), with a finish line speed of 134 km/h, in a truck weighing in at 4.86 tonnes. And struggling for traction off the line.

Tony
Thats pretty impressive! They are a beast of a motor.

Sitec

17th April 2013, 08:05 PM

Mmmmm, keep thinking Duramax and 101 in the same sentence... No, sorry. I'll be quiet! :D

Sitec

10th June 2013, 08:53 AM

Hi Gaz69.
Any more progress? Very interested now, as I sold the Pootrool, and have the 130 up for sale (just not using it enough, don't need 4 seats and shouldn't be using it as a daily drive when I have my imported TD Golf in the shed!).. My last post might have to happen now.... Well, in the form of a 220hp 6Bt against that Allison 1000 6 speed in a 101 (as I don't think a Duramax will physically fit between the two wheel arches/seats!!) .... Any pics of your handy work/conversion making that auto fit the LT230? Guessing you might have to use an Ashcroft Center Diff assy too... Looked into the front Salisburys too before I changed direction... Might be worth looking at the shafts in yours as I've since learned that its only the diff that's bigger... HyTough are still doing shafts and I believe he does them for a Salisbury Front... :)

Gaz69

11th June 2013, 02:26 AM

Sitec,
No More progress as currently in the US on holidays. I did by another Duramax and Allison while i was here buts thats another story!! I have got 35 spline axles sitting on my bench at home for the rear and will worry about front ones later. Might need a fusible link somewhere anyway!

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

11th June 2013, 12:19 PM

Fusible link! Never heard it put like that before! Been looking at the Allisons myself... Allison 1000 6 speed with stand alone ECU so I can run it behind an older Cummins 6Bt with mechanical pump. Do know for a 24valve already coupled to a 6 speed but not sure I fancy getting my head round fly by wire diesel in a 1977 vehicle! America eh! Lucky bugger!! ;) Enjoy!!

Gaz69

11th June 2013, 01:23 PM

Seen plenty of cummins, power strokes and duramax's while cruising the us the last 4 weeks. Amazes me when one of theses flies past me about 75 MPH uphill towing a 40 foot trailer! You couldn't go wrong with a cummins. The duramax's is certainly wide. I don't have much room around mine

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

10th November 2013, 09:00 PM

Hi Gaz69.
Well, progress has been made my end. Now have a 101 and a Cummins in the shed.... Sadly the Allison was not to be as a 101" wheel base with a pair of Salisburys leaves little room in the middle. The Cummins came from the UK with a 5 speed ZF gearbox behind it so I've made an adaptor to go between it and an LT230. I'm hoping to keep the engine in the correct place behind a slightly enlarged original rad. It'll give me a 400/500mm rear prop! With the spare wheels mounted at the rear along with a large hydraulic winch should balance it all up. I've worked out which gearing to go with as well... 255/100r16 tyres, 1.222:1 Transfer case, and 3.54 diffs should give me 124kph at 2500rpm.
Any more progress on yours? Must be nearly ready to drive...???

Gaz69

10th November 2013, 09:53 PM

G'day Sitec,
I have reading your builds with interest so quite interseted in your progress so far. Will have to catch up with you one day to have a stick beak. Your 101 is going to be a beast and that cummins will last forever. I have almost completed a 4 inch snorkel and a moded a 300Tdi air cleaner to suit. I just need to get to Adelaide and buy a few more air hoses to complete that. I'm going to leave this on hold for 12 months as I have started on Duramax conversion number 2 in my 130 Extra cab ute and will pinch radiators and intercooler to save time and money.
My other Duramax/Allison turned up early October. I have stripped that ute and started with fire wall mods. Anyway, thats another story so will have to start another thread in a couple of weeks to get me motivated in the shed again.

Cheers
Garry

Sitec

20th November 2013, 06:42 PM

Drive shafts have arrived from the US today. Sent on the 25th and arrived today so stoked with that! My local drive shaft supplier was not really interested in making them so bugger him and give my money to somone who is interested in working!

Rear shaft compared to standard 130. new shaft has 1350 series unis and i think the standard ones are 1310. Flange is rover pattern so will bolt straight in.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2684-rear-shaft.jpg

The front shaft was a pain because the Salisbury seems to sit closer to centre of vehicle which is a pain due to sump clearance. I also needed to go out wide to give me enough clearance around the auot trans. Front shaft consists of 3 double cardons, a centre bearing and adaptors to bolt double cardons to the the rover bolt pattern. I hope the thing is not going to vibrate or have some weird harmonics but i wont know until i drive it! Just need time not to bolt it in! At least now i have the shafts i can get the fabrication finished around the engine sump and exhaust.

Cheers
Gaz
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture2685-front-tail-shaft.jpg

Well, I got a bit technical with the tape measure tonight, and I think Im going to have the same issue as you, as yes you are right.. The Salisbury front diff is closer to the center.. With the 101 I think I'm going to have to modify the sump as well... Having just reversed the sump I might be removing it again!!! Grrrr! Was going to ask where you had your prop made but then had a re read! Will get to that stage and c how I go!! :)

Gaz69

20th November 2013, 06:53 PM

Sitec

Well, I got a bit technical with the tape measure tonight, and I think Im going to have the same issue as you, as yes you are right.. The Salisbury front diff is closer to the center.. With the 101 I think I'm going to have to modify the sump as well... Having just reversed the sump I might be removing it again!!! Grrrr! Was going to ask where you had your prop made but then had a re read! Will get to that stage and c how I go!!

Dont buy the shafts from where i did!!! Bloody clown supplied wrong PCD to bolt up to the diff's and transfercase! I sent four thousand emails to him trying to get it resolved and then gave up. I ended up re-drawing my own adapters in auotcad and getting a work colleague to cnc a set. I need to cut into my sump more for clearances and then just have a double cardon at the transfer case only. I really dont want to have a centre bearing if i can help it. This means i probally will have to get an Adelaide mob to modify the front shaft to suit. If you want a bit more specific info let me know. You going to Melrose at Easter. Will have to catch up.

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

21st November 2013, 06:02 AM

Oh, that's not good. Yes, I am Melrose bound.... In a Cummins powered 101!! Well, thats the plan. My issue will be the bell housing. As the transfer case front output is only 35mm from the side of the gearbox and the Salisbury is closer to the center it means the prop tube will fowl the bell housing by a guestamate of 50mm.. Will know in a few weeks when it goes in! Cheers for now.

Gaz69

4th January 2014, 09:26 PM

Well, have made some progress but sort of side tracked in the last 6 months as i have started another conversion and this one will go on hold for a while. Anyway, i have finished most of the driveline mods (except for front tail shaft) all most ready to pull engine out and finish welding floor pans etc.
The other thing i finished is the tempory intake filtration etc. I am not 100% with what i have done but it will do for now. The 4 inch snorkel is done bar a bit more of grinding and then a polish up. Anyhow, i wont do much more as i'm going to pinch a few things for the extra cab.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture4634-intake-mods.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gaz69-albums-gaz69-picture4633-4-inch-stainless-snorkel.jpg

Cheers
Gaz

Sitec

5th January 2014, 08:06 PM

Re your front tail shaft, look up a mob in England called Rakeway Motorsport (or engineering). They do this prop center bearing assy for about £130 from memory. Its compatible with Land Rover props. If you bolted this mid way then made two simple single uni props it might simplify the issue.... The 101's props ran at ridiculous angles originally and seemed to cope, so I think you'd be fine with std wide angle joints at each end of the shaft... My sump will need a bit of modifying but I think its going to clear the bell-housing... just!!!! :)

Gaz69

6th January 2014, 08:49 PM

Yep, seen their gear and looks impressive. With the twin cab, i reckon i can get away with a straight shaft as the front Salisbury pinion is closer to the chassis than a rover diff. The main issue is that the clearance between the allison and the shaft is close. As it is i have to get the grinder out and remove some castings that protude and in the way.

Cheers
Gaz

jakeslouw

30th April 2014, 10:54 PM

5 years and counting........... must be some kind of record? :p

Gaz69

5th May 2014, 07:23 PM

5 years and counting........... must be some kind of record? :p

Took me 5 years for the 1st one and not completed and almost finished the second one within 12 months! I have stolen quite a few items to get my extracab going as I can’t afford all the parts, i.e. radiator, intercooler,gearbox/transfer case adaptor, 4 million brackets etc. I have actually moved my other conversion around the yard, but just trying to sort out a myriad of issues with wiring, fuel rail pressures issues on the motor and waiting on some filters form the US so when I replace a $3.00 O-ring in the trans I can replac eall filters. This project is on hold for 12 months at least while I get the other one sorted.

Cheers

Gaz

e.prevost94

6th December 2014, 12:58 PM

Projects like this are why tigers eat they're young! This is one bad a$$ project. Can't wait for the finished product!:firedevil:

Gaz69

11th December 2014, 10:02 PM

Projects like this are why tigers eat they're young! This is one bad a$$ project. Can't wait for the finished product!
Will be a while before i get back to this one. I have the other one going though. See the other thread if you are interested.

Cheers
Garry

tup39

16th June 2015, 02:18 PM

Any updates here Gaz

Gaz69

16th June 2015, 02:33 PM

Nah,
Took a few bit's and pieces off it for the other one. Might get back to it next year.

brad56

11th December 2015, 08:44 AM

Iam watching this post with the view of one day doing the same

Gaz69

18th December 2015, 12:33 PM

brad56

Iam watching this post with the view of one day doing the same
I honestly dont think i will do anything on this one until 2017. About to start stripping the other 1 in January to finish it.

Cheers
Gaz

Pacific Offroad

20th June 2016, 04:56 PM

Gaz69

22nd June 2016, 07:58 PM

I guess we will have to check back in 2017 to see the first road test? I wanted to start this same project (LBZ, Allison and an Atlas) on my 2002 Defedner 130 CC TD5 here in Canada, but looks like it may end up costing unfeasable man hours!

I am currently flat out working on my other Duramax Ute! If you look through the Projects and Tutorial you will see build info. I should actually update it, but tend to add more info on the AULRO facebook page. Do you have a motor etc for yours yet? Any reason on going with the Atlas? (besides adaptors).

Cheers
Gaz