ZD30 CRD experiences
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 11:51 am
G'day Though I'd chuck a post here and give the forum another crack.
Recently went from a '94 td42t saf to a '10 ZD30 CRD patrol.
I got this as an stat write off from aus.
Anyways, heres a bit of info for those that may take the same plunge.
The '10 patrol is goddam much nicer to drive, quieter & comes with all the modern comforts.
Just changed out its first set of pads and brakes are much much better & larger than the safari.
Engine wise, the zd30 was pretty sluggish with factory tune so I had the ECU remapped at Xtreme tuning and produced much better power, drives like a 3.0 CRD motor should.
Note: You will get a standard uprated ECU map loaded in. They do not do custom dyno tuned maps. I recommend going piggy back chip to get a custom dyno tune done.
Fuel usage is the shocking bit, TD42T - 13 - 14 L/100km all day long, ZD30 - 16 - 20 l/100km depends on right foot.
Still trying to figure out why this is the case. (Both wagons on 33" tyres , lift, bull bar, snorkel yada yada.
I do enjoy not having to fix electrical issues, worn bushes, RUST, worn bearings, worn hinges, overheating issues (ZD30 rad is much bigger) and the list goes on.
I dont enjoy, expensive fuel filters ($120 plus per unit), shit fuel economy, developed the infamous patrol 80-100kph wheel shake, new shiny truck so cant go bush in it factor, same shit factory air box design choking the turbo, boost surge requiring dawes / tillix to control vacuum vnt turbo. anyone tried changing to positive pressure turbo smart one and use a bleed valve?
All in all I'm pretty happy with what I've got plus the patrol had twin tanks although this is negated with a thirstier motor, once i get this sorted I should have decent range when doing longer trips up and down islands.
Recently went from a '94 td42t saf to a '10 ZD30 CRD patrol.
I got this as an stat write off from aus.
Anyways, heres a bit of info for those that may take the same plunge.
The '10 patrol is goddam much nicer to drive, quieter & comes with all the modern comforts.
Just changed out its first set of pads and brakes are much much better & larger than the safari.
Engine wise, the zd30 was pretty sluggish with factory tune so I had the ECU remapped at Xtreme tuning and produced much better power, drives like a 3.0 CRD motor should.
Note: You will get a standard uprated ECU map loaded in. They do not do custom dyno tuned maps. I recommend going piggy back chip to get a custom dyno tune done.
Fuel usage is the shocking bit, TD42T - 13 - 14 L/100km all day long, ZD30 - 16 - 20 l/100km depends on right foot.
Still trying to figure out why this is the case. (Both wagons on 33" tyres , lift, bull bar, snorkel yada yada.
I do enjoy not having to fix electrical issues, worn bushes, RUST, worn bearings, worn hinges, overheating issues (ZD30 rad is much bigger) and the list goes on.
I dont enjoy, expensive fuel filters ($120 plus per unit), shit fuel economy, developed the infamous patrol 80-100kph wheel shake, new shiny truck so cant go bush in it factor, same shit factory air box design choking the turbo, boost surge requiring dawes / tillix to control vacuum vnt turbo. anyone tried changing to positive pressure turbo smart one and use a bleed valve?
All in all I'm pretty happy with what I've got plus the patrol had twin tanks although this is negated with a thirstier motor, once i get this sorted I should have decent range when doing longer trips up and down islands.