Four Wheel Driving 101

fj40cruzapete · Post by **fj40cruzapete** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:38 pm

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz

good source of info and ppl

Post by **Mr Revhead** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:49 pm

Yeah talk to people who have played with the 2.7s. I know for my Isuzu people have found a certain Subaru turbo makes a big improvement.
One thing that gets me is people want to fir air to air intercoolers. I'd have thought they would be the worst for 4x4

BZG Wagon · Post by **BZG Wagon** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:59 pm

Yes on second thought a bigger turbo for offroading seems counter intuitive.

Thanks for the link - that site has a huge volume of information on the TD27. There are a few small things I'll try first to restore a bit of power in it, and then it seems an intercooler + fuel + boost is the gold standard.

Bling · Post by **Bling** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:59 pm

General question, would a trans cooler be beneficial for 4wding? Not for power, but to prevent things dying?

Post by **Mr Revhead** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:08 pm

i'd say yes. lots of work, but not much air flow = more heat build up.

BZG Wagon · Post by **BZG Wagon** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:14 pm

I hear Terrano's are notorious for blowing transmissions.

I read that the later models came with trans coolers - mine's a '93 so I'm not sure if I have one or if it was the next shape. But yes; while I was out on the sand I was thinking about was the constant work the trans was under.

To prevent an issue I drove in 2H on long stretches, and switched between 4H and 2L on the dunes. Plus taking regular breaks. Probably overkill but I'm trying to get a feel for the car.

It has an A/T temp light so I'm hoping that will come on well before I do any damage if there is an issue.

fj40cruzapete · Post by **fj40cruzapete** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:03 pm

BZG Wagon wrote:I hear Terrano's are notorious for blowing transmissions.

I read that the later models came with trans coolers - mine's a '93 so I'm not sure if I have one or if it was the next shape. But yes; while I was out on the sand I was thinking about was the constant work the trans was under.

To prevent an issue I drove in 2H on long stretches, and switched between 4H and 2L on the dunes. Plus taking regular breaks. Probably overkill but I'm trying to get a feel for the car.

It has an A/T temp light so I'm hoping that will come on well before I do any damage if there is an issue.

if your worried about trans temps add a cooler with a small fan and maybe a temp gauge

i did this with my landcriuser for peace of mind

TONKA · Post by **TONKA** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:19 pm

Theres mud slinging at hampton this weekend if your keen

BZG Wagon · Post by **BZG Wagon** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:10 pm

Thanks; had a quick look into trans coolers and it doesn't sound overly complex.

TONKA wrote:Theres mud slinging at hampton this weekend if your keen

I am.... please tell me more.

cat007 · Post by **cat007** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:40 pm

Do this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... ruNSavdGf8