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Darren McRae 
FZJ80 and FJ40

1995 fzj 80 4.5 turbo intercooled twin o/h cam engine (221kw at the rear wheels @ 10 psi boost.) 5 speed man with front & rear ARB lockers. Front and rear diff housings sleeved and laminated, solid machined pinion spacers, twin shockers all round (Koni) unichip computer, 3" mandrel exhaust, 36 inch swampers 30mm body lift, button clutch and pressure plate, Large alloy radiator, heavy duty f&r shafts, custom rear step wheel carrier and jerry holder (both removable) full chrome moly cage, custom dash terratrips, 3 batteries mounted behind the seats, rear drawer system, f/glass bonnet, 8000highmount winch, modified ARB bar, 

The car finished 2nd to Bruce Garland factory team Izusu in the 96 Australian Safari, 4th in the Warn Winch challenge (toughest winching& 4wdriving event here.) a well as competing and finishing in a place at several 4wd drive events and rallies.

Top speed  250kph in fifth on the rev limiter. 8-))) (in the same configuration except tyres as when it is on the 44 gal drum.)

Its only now I have a fj40 with 4 wheel discs power steering fj60 springs, 38 boggers and a "built" 454 that I dont miss the 80, but thats another story.......
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Download a Movie of Darren participating in the Warn Challenge
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Mark Rielly's 60 series turbo'ed 2f on duel fuel
with front shackle reversed, 80 Koni shocks, twin lockers etc  


Maverick fuel injected,(Nissan GQ Patrol)doing what we do while
At Portland.(3000acre park of dunes)

FJ40

The 40 has a ss 454, 4 bolt, torker manifold, "special" cam, ovalport hand ported heads,850qjet carby,Flat top pistons, high vol oil pump, hand made extractors, 60 series springs with front shackle reversed, full cage, 75 series power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, 8000 highmount, twin batteries mounted behind the seat, 120lt fuel tank, twin snorkels,
q78 swampers in the photo, but now fitting 38 " tyres, Bilstien shocks, Late 4speed and tranny case, 3 to 1 low range gears and a 96.5" w/base with front & rear ARB lockers.

 

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