Offroad-Express

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:11 am**

where abouts in nz are you crizpy :?:

13bt are absolute bricksh&#houses bought mine with the intake and intercooler full of waimak silt and boost wound up and injector pump wound out previous owner had 15psi goin thru it and treated it badly,i recently met the 3rd old owner and he told me he sold it 3 years ago because he was certain it was going to die

as of today it has never died and runs very clean other than excess diesel making black smoke under heavy acceleration
im running 36" tsl sx superswampers on steel beadlock rims (very heavy) and it has a heap of power and dam good economy
when my 13bt goes bang i will be getting another

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:17 am**

mudzilla wrote:
lilpigzuk wrote:good choice of engine Crizpy. Should be fun

I missed out and only had a G13B, close too your current set up Peak power and torque at 6000 + rpm, funny that Tus got the same engine

As I said earler, Just my 2c worth.. I dont beleave its worth ripping out a good 3.4 turbo Diesel to put in a mtr that makes all its power and Torque at 5/6k ? when with a bit of a TWEAK you can get a good performing 4x4. What ever, Its not my $$$

I Agree with Wayne. I think it is a backward step to take out a good 13BT that has torque at the bottom where you need it for traction.
The only thing you gain is a nice sound.

Richard

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:29 am**

another option .A frame your new 70 with your diesel 70 .best of both worlds then

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:53 pm**

Bulletproof wrote:I Agree with Wayne. I think it is a backward step to take out a good 13BT that has torque at the bottom where you need it for traction.
The only thing you gain is a nice sound.

Richard

I have Twin lockers , beadlocked 35's so i have some good traction ,alot of the The places I go out playing or get stuck you need to spin the wheels with high revving , and im pretty sure this wil flick the mud a bit better.
But ive never Owned a v8 or petrol 4x4 ,My last two vehicles have been Diesel,
so will give It a go,

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:55 pm**

sig wrote:another option .A frame your new 70 with your diesel 70 .best of both worlds then

tempting ... and i thought over the idea .. But decided I really wanted to see it in my white one cos thats my pride n joy hahah

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:57 pm**

zookfest wrote:where abouts in nz are you crizpy

Im in wellington Upper Hutt

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:58 pm**

crizpy wrote:
Bulletproof wrote:I Agree with Wayne. I think it is a backward step to take out a good 13BT that has torque at the bottom where you need it for traction.
The only thing you gain is a nice sound.

Richard

I have Twin lockers , beadlocked 35's so i have some good traction ,alot of the The places I go out playing or get stuck you need to spin the wheels with high revving , and im pretty sure this wil flick the mud a bit better.
But ive never Owned a v8 or petrol 4x4 ,My last two vehicles have been Diesel,
so will give It a go,

The way I have heard your 13BT rev Crizpy, you better tow a small petrol tanker behind you.

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:26 pm**

wisard2 wrote:
The way I have heard your 13BT rev Crizpy, you better tow a small petrol tanker behind you.

U might have to change those drums you carry around to petrol

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:33 pm**

jerry usually has plenty left in his tank? :wink:

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:54 pm**

ummmm think again :roll:

throw the v8 in and don't look back :lol:

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:00 pm**

Hi Crizpy, good luck with your sale, $3+K is not unreasonable for a good 13BT and you have already got the dream and the parts to fit the V8

, . Being an owner of a 70# with slightly modified 3F petrol I feel I can debate the rev's verse traction verse control. My 4lt petrol scoffer will break into wheel spin while you are thinking about putting your boot down, this has caused me more grief with traction issues and bad landings than a steady as she goes style of driving . Many a time I have been left stranded while the Black Smokers drive by. I must admit when It does go right at 6000rpm with my very unmuffled exhaust system,

YA GOTTA

,

FITZY.

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:40 pm**

If your taking the wire off the winch what are you doing with the rest.......will fit my...... :mrgreen:

...abbo

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:11 pm**

abbo wrote:If your taking the wire off the winch what are you doing with the rest.......will fit my...... ...abbo

I think If you have a cover on your transfer or gearbox it may do .. but im not too sure .. I may be using the fairlead and pto shaft tho as my universals are a bit wobeely .. but if ya wanna know more or look/compare jst pm me

Posted: **Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:46 am**

abbo wrote:
crizpy wrote:ok ok ill spill the beans.. I have a 304 Holden v8 injected 5.0 conversion / link computer ..ready to go in

Did holden do a 304.... .????? Most ones ive seen are 308's or 305 chev's. Any way well done crizpy You will bigger tyres now heaps of horse's to spin them now.......abbo

some years back they made a rule in the tourer car racing class in Oz that 5L was the max engine size,308 is over 5L but 304 is not,I could be wrong....has happened many a time...

Shane

Posted: **Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:41 am**

turoa wrote:a 13bt doesnt have more torque than a 304?

Give it to me, I'll fix that. Turbo diesels are the easiest and cheapest of any engine anywhere to get more power and torque from.

My 3.8 litre turbo Isuzu has more torque than the best NA 350 chev ever built and it's there from 1400rpm.
IMO petrol engines are only good for throwing mud, diesels are far superior for offroad use.

Posted: **Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:14 pm**

ignore these heathens Crizpy..... if you want a toy then put the V8 in :twisted:

When are you supplying beer so we can all come round to help

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:17 pm**

Yea im gunna do it.... v8's going in Mid january,
Classic cars are going to do the conversion because i dont have enough knowlege Myself or welding gear for the mounts .. wireing knowlege ect... and i want a real tidy conversion....
on the other hand.. lots of help means kegs of beer :evil:

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:08 pm**

crizpy wrote:Yea im gunna do it.... v8's going in Mid january,

on the other hand.. lots of help means kegs of beer

NOW YA TALKING DUDE

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:30 pm**

How much Interest would there be in say a Working Bee with my Truck for the engine swap? Would save me some well needed money But could also be generous with Beer and fuel for people coming to help.
Im %100 keen to get greasy but cant do fark all without help.. i also have a double garage /compressor .. But both cruisers can only go in as far aw the winscreen :lol:

jst a thought , otherwise Classic cars Mid Jan

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:59 pm**

thats a lot of beer :lol:

but set a weekend and we can come over and trash your place :lol:

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:12 pm**

Bulletproof wrote:
I Agree with Wayne. I think it is a backward step to take out a good 13BT that has torque at the bottom where you need it for traction.
The only thing you gain is a nice sound.

Richard

I have never been out performed by an oil burner yet, had to tow plenty up the papa corner at costa though, the ability to get ya donk to pull 6500rpm in third low off the mark cant be beaten and mines not even a v8,
I had a 70 cruiser and it had plenty of torque but lacked the rpm for the hard stuff,
My 2c go the v8 :twisted:

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:21 pm**

hang on haynzy i thought you said your 6 cyl was better than any V8

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:24 pm**

Jerry wrote:hang on haynzy i thought you said your 6 cyl was better than any V8

we may have to have a showdown at some stage

as long as no rivers are involved :lol:

Posted: **Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:06 pm**

haynzy wrote:
Jerry wrote:hang on haynzy i thought you said your 6 cyl was better than any V8

we may have to have a showdown at some stage
as long as no rivers are involved

And why's that Haynzy? :lol: