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| Re: Nissan Patrol |
Subject: Re: Nissan Patrol
by andrewjdonoghue on 2002/1/12 9:27:00
I've seen patrol parts used to make a 240Z 4WD - much easier due to similarities in engine and gearbox (L series 6 cylinder) but Patrol parts may be a bit harder to squeeze into a 1200.
Having said that, good luck with it. If nothing else, it'll be an experience, and we'll all be richer for your efforts.
Dunno how you're going to go getting transfer cases to match A series engines , or alternatively get an L-6 in the engine bay - Perhaps a middle ground could be met by using a L16, L18
or L20 motor to more easily match the Patrol transfer case, which will squeeze into the A series body just a little bit easier.
I'd suggest if you can get a 720 4WD instead it'd be a better basis for the job, as at least that uses a 4 cylinder engine to start with. Hmm... interesting idea for Datto 1600
enthusiasts perhaps?
Still, use what you've got is the name of the game, so long as the Patrol is cheap.
I've got some experience with the Patrol, but what type is it? 2.8 Petrol SWB? If it's a diesel good luck, I've never been involved with them.
At a guess, you may find dome Suzuki Sierra parts are more suitable due to their size than Patrol parts. A mate of mine has found that the reverse, Datsun (or Toyota) into Sierra, works
pretty well on a lot of occasions. He's got a very sick Sierra that's got about 4 feet of ground clearance everywhere but the axles (and diffs).
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