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Hi all,
I'm looking at a 1999 TD42T motor for the Hippo, just wondering if there would be any major difference fitting wise (looms etc), as I would prefer a straight bolt up job.

Looking at paying around $3500 for the complete motor with around 80k on it. Would it be worth it?


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Will bolt in ok, only real differences is a stronger clutch. Out of Y60 or Y61? Y61's have electronic pump from memory
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Its from an auto Y61 (GU), so I'd have to get a new clutch anyway ($$$ :roll: ).
I'm hoping it would be worth the money, being from a NZ new vehicle.
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$3500 for a late motor complete with starter, alternator etc is bloody cheap.

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Post by Shane »

3.5k is a good price if it comes complete starter,alt,p/s pump etc
80k on the clock could be real at that year,hard to tell.
theres a turbo one at import yard in chch at $4750 that looks mint but still dont know how many k's its done,they tidy them up pretty good these days.

3" exhast alittle more boost,shed pull like a school boy at a brittny concert :D

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Post by DaveM »

How do I get around the fact it would be 12v instead of 24?
Would I also need a loom?


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Post by Rollux »

DaveM wrote:Its from an auto Y61 (GU), so I'd have to get a new clutch anyway ($$$ :roll: ).
I'm hoping it would be worth the money, being from a NZ new vehicle.

Go price a genuine clutch, when i worked for Nissan they were a lot cheaper than after market. As for being 12v, might be easier to convert the rest of the truck to 12v. Or changing the alt, and all the sensors from a Y60 24v TD42T should be easy enough, but the sensors won't be cheap new.
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why not turbo your original engine? even the axt kits are 51% up in power, i think the gu engine is 114kw where as with an aftermarket turbo up to 300kw is possible.
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With an aftermarket kit you have to factor in a modofied injector pump to get the most out of.

Talked to GQTROL about it a while back, and you really need to change the plunger to an 11mm to get the fuel delivery required for good performance gains. Thats another $1500 ish from memory.

Also, you probably want to think about giving the motor a freshen up, rings bearings etc etc, so another 2k if you do it your self....

Plus a turbo kit, 3k or more aren't they??

Based on that, a TD42T with 80,000 on the clock for $3500 ain't bad!!!!!!

Wonder what sensors would need to be changed to swap it to 24V?? I would say the later modle engine would be full of electronic sensors being close to 10years newer than your current engine??

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for big power gains go for a pump upgrade, but even without the modded pump the aftermarket turbo is a good option, take one for a drive is the best bet and also take a gu for a spin so you will know how it will drive.
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Looking at the Nissan parts system, there seems to be no difference in the two models, engines don't seem to have any extra electrical bits. So basically the only things you'd need to change are the starter motor, alternator, temp sender, oil pressure sender and the fuel shut of solenoid.

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You can convert the Y61 engine to 24V. Michael Whyte did it in his old GQ race truck. When we got it after he rolled it, the wiring was a bit of a mess so couldn't say how much of the loom was made redundant from the swap.

Fuel pumps are the same Y60 - Y61 i.e. mechanical, just change fuel stop solenoid.

Alt is different, as Y61 one doesn't have brake vac. pump on the back of it. Instead is gear driven off the front cover plate. So should be easier to find larger amperage 24V alt for it.

Engine mounts are different, Y61 should be 4 bolt arrangement.

Will need to change starter also.
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Yeah but which V8 diesel boy? How about a nice new 4.5L toyo turbo diesel? Ha Ha. I have a similar dilema.(most distressing) Turbo upgrade to non turbo TD42 with all associated costs or sell good diesel for how much?, and put it into superior engine swap .Prefer to stay diesel.
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