I have always preferred manual transmissions and always thought I lost too much control in an auto. Rocket, you make a winning argument, and what can I say? I think you are right. If I could trade my 6MT for one of your autos right now I would. Trying to pick my way down a rough grade in 1st Lo last weekend, and having to release the clutch because I needed to go so slowly the engine would stall, I was thinking of your wise words brought to me through RUclips across the oceans and continents... and again when I stalled and had to re-start climbing some rocks. It took a lot to change my mind on this one, but you've done it. Rocket, you are a legend! And now I have to eat a lot of crow...
loving the build series. be awesome if you could do more tech talks as the rocket left me just wanting more of his knowledge. looking forward to seeing the dirty 30 2.0 out bush
Great to see someone so passionate and genuine about his technology! I was a manual for life kind of guy, now that I'm stepping away from performance cars and getting into off-road driving, I really wish I had gone auto behind my 7.4l instead of the SM465 I chose when replacing my existing trans in my Jeep!
Love these guys, some Quick Numbers here. The average wage in australia for people working in resteraunts is 60,000$ a year (Aus) and an IT guy makes 90k +, wow. That shift controller is 800$ USD for the box and 700$ for the loom, yikes!!! but with their strong currency and job incomes, no wonder Rocket has done 350 conversions on new Landcruisers which cost 80,000$ + (basic interior) crazy crazy australia! (must visit soon!)
Super smart build! I love the challenge of wheeling a manual, but now that I have an auto, I can enjoy the journey more. Especially with Hill Descent Control I can let the vehicle manage the brakes while I control the speed using the accelerator. It's a dream on long descents in the mountains.
90% over vehicles in North America have automatic transmissions. That being said its interesting to see people doing automatic conversion on their 4wds in Australia.
I just found your channel this week and have probably already watched about 24hrs of awesome 4 wheeling and camp cooking videos. You guys really look like you know how to have some fun. I wish we had places here in Texas to do even half the adventures you all go on. Please, Keep the videos coming. Can you make a video on how you set your vehicles up for deep water? There are a lot of videos out there on doing the water crossing but nothing really about setting up your rig to make it through without damaging engines, electronics, etc. Thank you.
Rocket cleared up the reason why my brother never seemed to break anything else but the petrol engine in the drive train of his gu patrol crew cab conversion and I think that the engine only failed from over revving while chock full of mud in the engine bay replaced it with a better extracted version and it was just a beast went places people who drove manuals couldn't go
I have a manual and what I miss is taking off at the traffic lights and the turbo just staying on boost to 80km h. I have to run through the gears and let the turbo spull every gear shift. I can't believe I am saying this but if I get a new 4x4 I'd seriously consider auto nowadays.
Stevo F I’ve got a y62 patrol and I came from a 79series and I promise you this patrol is better in every way, much more expensive but I spent $7500 on a lift kit, winch and bull bar and that was all it needed
Rocket Rod know's his shit about Auto's, it was great to sit and listen Rocket explaining Auto's and this Dirty 30 will be a huge upgrade for you and jet off road.
This is by far the best 4x4 show on the net ! 4x4 fun ,beers , camping in lovely spots, cooking,fishing and to top it off a really nice build project . Not to shabby coming from decedents of criminals, banished to what has become paradise ,once though of as a bad place to have to be living. THE BRITTS MUST BE KICKING THEM-SELF'S IN THE HEAD LIVING IN CONSTANT RAIN WHILE YOUR ALL SOAKING UP THE SUN ON NICE SANDY BEACHES. THE IRONY OF IT ALL IS PRICELESS.
Should also mention that the converter typically produce much more torque to the input of the box, especially at stall than a manual box right where you may need it the most. Starting off from a stop and getting you moving like in heavy sand n bogs
Wow AMAZING this cruiser is going to be the one and only hope you have a lot of fun in it.I am sure everyone is going to be jealous watching you hahaha
Good decision, I’ve run auto box off road for the last 15 years, I agree with all the comment in the video, especially about being transmission friendly, great video, really looking forward to the finished product, thank you from the UK
I have a ‘94 80 bruiser, ( as an over lander ) and another car as an off roader ( Land Rover based, also auto) 4.2 diesel auto VX, running 285 75 BFG All Terrains, makes the speedo accurate. I have driven it in the Pyrenees, the Alps, Corsica Sardinia and Morocco, all conditions, mud sand and rock, with a standard auto box with a large extra oil cooler for the auto box. I now realise I want a tiptronic, better start saving. I have a tiptronic in another car, ( Mercedes ) and would have never thought about one for the the bruiser, this video has given me a lot to think about.
Wow holy shit technology has come so far so fast even in my lifetime and i was born in 1993. Love the channel guy's i live in the USA i want to come check out some of your trails in Australia now your country is much more diverse than i could've ever imagined.👍🇺🇸
Always wanted to see a build up of the original Dirty Thirty. This is a great alternative. Really like how you are building it. And the auto is a great idea!
Well explained Rocket Rod i like how u explain how everything is done an works in detail 🙂I've been a manual transmission fan but i think it would be awsome to get that trip tronic conversion done to the 07 SR5 Lux And i would deffinately come to u to have it done 🙂
I loved my manual transmissions in my 4x4's...until I got my first auto. Game changer for me. I would drive a manual again....but I prefer the automatic off highway every time.
Rocket for sure seems to love what he does and has a drive for it.. Awesome explanations of what and why and how to with these.. Cant wait to see the dirty 30 2.0 up and going.
Man I love these videos. Singlet and beer, a true Aussie and a dying breed. 100 years from now it'll be a bloke wearing a skirt sipping on his pina colada. God help us
Love these types of technical videos. One question I've got, and it's more out of curiosity than anything, with a torque converter locked, could you "clutch start" an auto? I do have a long held love for the old 3 pedals, but after doing a bit of offloading in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee auto, I can definitly understand why they are popular for off road applications.
Rocket nearly running out of puff after that big speech!
was just about to say that
like a kid on Christmas morning :D
12 beers into
Who else noticed this? And checked the comment?
Yeah but he has noticeably dropped weight and slimmed down on their latest videos.
He never stops smiling the ol mate Rocket! Best guy out 👍🏽
Rocket Rodney has taken top dog on this channel! Episodes just aren’t the same without him now thrashing that Toyota 🤣
I love the enthusiasm the big guy has about his product. You gotta appreciate that, can't wait to see the Dirty 30 2.0 out and about!!
Thanks Guys, always good. I could listen Rocket-Rod for ages, he definitely knows his craft.
Careful mate, if Rocket is involved then he's probably set that thing up to only go flat out.
Like Shauno has any other setting anyway...
Yeah true mate.@@gosportjamie
Pedals? Nah those are on and off switches.
Nice to hear Rod talking with pasion and knowledge, and for Shawn, keep this project going, can’t wait for its debuttrip! Cheers from HollandNL
I have always preferred manual transmissions and always thought I lost too much control in an auto. Rocket, you make a winning argument, and what can I say? I think you are right. If I could trade my 6MT for one of your autos right now I would. Trying to pick my way down a rough grade in 1st Lo last weekend, and having to release the clutch because I needed to go so slowly the engine would stall, I was thinking of your wise words brought to me through RUclips across the oceans and continents... and again when I stalled and had to re-start climbing some rocks. It took a lot to change my mind on this one, but you've done it. Rocket, you are a legend! And now I have to eat a lot of crow...
Rod is the Gordon Ramsey of Auto's...
Kinda wanna do an auto conversion just so I can have a beer with rocket.
lol
Never seen Rocket talk so much.....fantastic stuff guys and looking forward to seeing you both back on a track somewhere!!
Rocket you definitely deserve your weekends 4x4ing if you are putting that much energy into your work during the week. Great to see the passion!
It’s about bloody time! Listening to Rocket in his element is absolutely amazing. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Your truck is really gonna be a beast!!!! Rocket really knows his stuff, no BS with him. Very impressed with his knowledge!!!
loving the build series.
be awesome if you could do more tech talks as the rocket left me just wanting more of his knowledge.
looking forward to seeing the dirty 30 2.0 out bush
Great to see someone so passionate and genuine about his technology! I was a manual for life kind of guy, now that I'm stepping away from performance cars and getting into off-road driving, I really wish I had gone auto behind my 7.4l instead of the SM465 I chose when replacing my existing trans in my Jeep!
Rocket deserved that beer after that spiel! great stuff boys, utes's looking mint
Great to hear Rocket in his element! He's so excited to talk about it!
Rocket loving life. Hugging the valve body like a newly born baby. 🤱
You noticed lol
The 4WD Action channel is a national (and global) treasure
Love these guys, some Quick Numbers here. The average wage in australia for people working in resteraunts is 60,000$ a year (Aus) and an IT guy makes 90k +, wow. That shift controller is 800$ USD for the box and 700$ for the loom, yikes!!! but with their strong currency and job incomes, no wonder Rocket has done 350 conversions on new Landcruisers which cost 80,000$ + (basic interior) crazy crazy australia! (must visit soon!)
And that's just the 79 series lol
Is it just me or is the dirty 30 v2 the ultimate 4wd?
Absolute weapon
You guys are really making things less complicated for us around the world...Love the drinks.
Super smart build! I love the challenge of wheeling a manual, but now that I have an auto, I can enjoy the journey more. Especially with Hill Descent Control I can let the vehicle manage the brakes while I control the speed using the accelerator. It's a dream on long descents in the mountains.
What a great build! Rocket knows his stuff about autos...can't wait to see the Dirty 30 in action!
500 views and no dislikes? Gotta be another quality upload from Shauno and The Team .......
The new dirty thirty is gonna look tuff when it’s finished can’t wait to see it
90% over vehicles in North America have automatic transmissions. That being said its interesting to see people doing automatic conversion on their 4wds in Australia.
Makes ya wander where we went wrong.
I just found your channel this week and have probably already watched about 24hrs of awesome 4 wheeling and camp cooking videos. You guys really look like you know how to have some fun. I wish we had places here in Texas to do even half the adventures you all go on. Please, Keep the videos coming. Can you make a video on how you set your vehicles up for deep water? There are a lot of videos out there on doing the water crossing but nothing really about setting up your rig to make it through without damaging engines, electronics, etc. Thank you.
Rocket cleared up the reason why my brother never seemed to break anything else but the petrol engine in the drive train of his gu patrol crew cab conversion and I think that the engine only failed from over revving while chock full of mud in the engine bay replaced it with a better extracted version and it was just a beast went places people who drove manuals couldn't go
Can see how passionate rocket is with his shit! Love to see someone who knows so much and cares so much about his job!
I have a manual and what I miss is taking off at the traffic lights and the turbo just staying on boost to 80km h. I have to run through the gears and let the turbo spull every gear shift. I can't believe I am saying this but if I get a new 4x4 I'd seriously consider auto nowadays.
Stevo F I’ve got a y62 patrol and I came from a 79series and I promise you this patrol is better in every way, much more expensive but I spent $7500 on a lift kit, winch and bull bar and that was all it needed
Rocket Rod know's his shit about Auto's, it was great to sit and listen Rocket explaining Auto's and this Dirty 30 will be a huge upgrade for you and jet off road.
Very nice, it's not long ago that no-one would have given a damn for an auto in a working 4x4. Things have come a long way...
It felt like I was listening to an erotic podcast on transmissions! Old rocket is a passionate man, so full of knowledge
Spudda Stewart never heard someone so excited to explain autos
Going to be an absolute rig of a ute, really opened my eyes about autos and now I'm leaning more towards an auto next rather than a manual.
I could watch these 24/7. Keep them coming!
"Rad" Rocket
Like a light switch hey.... either ON, or OFF....... nowhere in between 😁
Great video guys
Good luck with the build Shaun-o
What's a show without a bloody good beer in hand.
This is by far the best 4x4 show on the net ! 4x4 fun ,beers , camping in lovely spots, cooking,fishing and to top it off a really nice build project . Not to shabby coming from decedents of criminals, banished to what has become paradise ,once though of as a bad place to have to be living. THE BRITTS MUST BE KICKING THEM-SELF'S IN THE HEAD LIVING IN CONSTANT RAIN WHILE YOUR ALL SOAKING UP THE SUN ON NICE SANDY BEACHES. THE IRONY OF IT ALL IS PRICELESS.
Rocket doesn't say much but when he does the man knows his onions and is worth listening to. Also he drives like he stole it. Top bloke.
Can’t wait until the dirty30 is finished it is going to be a beast
I can’t wait to see the Dirty 30 is finished and 4wdriving on the tracks.
That Rocket is a dangerous man. He could talk me into voting for the greens if he wanted. Almost.
hahaha
I could listen to Rocket Rod go on all day.
I’m so excited to see the new 30 in action, this is shaping up to be one hell of a beast
I've never heard rocket talk so much. It was great
Should also mention that the converter typically produce much more torque to the input of the box, especially at stall than a manual box right where you may need it the most.
Starting off from a stop and getting you moving like in heavy sand n bogs
A+ perfect
Rocket Rod has been waiting for the opportunity to shine in the workshop,and he has!
First auto in my 4wd and such a great one to watch! The knowledge is A1 and looking forward to your Seinfeld your rig on dvds!
My sister tia loves u guys she loves cars and motorbikes and one time she saw u in Childers and freaked out!!!
Wow AMAZING this cruiser is going to be the one and only hope you have a lot of fun in it.I am sure everyone is going to be jealous watching you hahaha
Good decision, I’ve run auto box off road for the last 15 years, I agree with all the comment in the video, especially about being transmission friendly, great video, really looking forward to the finished product, thank you from the UK
What vehicle do you have in the UK. I have a Imported Prado 70 with an auto box so interested in this video
I have a ‘94 80 bruiser, ( as an over lander ) and another car as an off roader ( Land Rover based, also auto) 4.2 diesel auto VX, running 285 75 BFG All Terrains, makes the speedo accurate. I have driven it in the Pyrenees, the Alps, Corsica Sardinia and Morocco, all conditions, mud sand and rock, with a standard auto box with a large extra oil cooler for the auto box. I now realise I want a tiptronic, better start saving. I have a tiptronic in another car, ( Mercedes ) and would have never thought about one for the the bruiser, this video has given me a lot to think about.
@@billywestley9008 Serious stuff!
Wow holy shit technology has come so far so fast even in my lifetime and i was born in 1993. Love the channel guy's i live in the USA i want to come check out some of your trails in Australia now your country is much more diverse than i could've ever imagined.👍🇺🇸
Always wanted to see a build up of the original Dirty Thirty. This is a great alternative.
Really like how you are building it. And the auto is a great idea!
Can’t wait to see the finish product!! So keen to see it hit he tracks!! Good work Shauno!!
Really awesome to see Rocket in his element like this! We don't get to see his technical side often and it's great.
Give Rod a segment of his own.. struth he knows his stuff. I know why hes goes on your expeditions, just a nice bloke full of knowledge.
Well explained Rocket Rod i like how u explain how everything is done an works in detail 🙂I've been a manual transmission fan but i think it would be awsome to get that trip tronic conversion done to the 07 SR5 Lux And i would deffinately come to u to have it done 🙂
4 weel drive action you are the best
I love every video. Keep on with it. Thanks
I loved my manual transmissions in my 4x4's...until I got my first auto. Game changer for me. I would drive a manual again....but I prefer the automatic off highway every time.
On-demand lockup torque converter lockup sounds amazing
Can't wait to see this bad boy on the trail! Dream build!
Shawn's face is priceless. It's as if Rocket is explaining how magic is a real thing.
Congrats mate I just got a patrol mate I wish one day to come out with you guys 👍👍👍
Someday my FJ will get a first gear lock up mod. I cant even imagine how awesome it will be.
Nomad valve body will sort that out for you.
@@RocketRod That seemed to be the case form the website. Now I just have to get the girlfriend and my wallet to say yes.
Pretty sure rocket rod had a few drinks hahaha. Love it though can’t wait to see it finished
Wow, a phone app to control the transmission?!? Totally cool! I can’t wait to see this finalized and out on the trails!:-)
Man I can't wait to see the Dirty 30 back in action.
Rocket for sure seems to love what he does and has a drive for it.. Awesome explanations of what and why and how to with these.. Cant wait to see the dirty 30 2.0 up and going.
These sort of segment's are Spot-On Shaun, the Beast is going to be Great Mate, Steve.
Any new automatic for off-road would be the obvious choice; better fuel economy, more power, more control, etc.
That beer must be warm after 15:55 mins
Sponsored beer he'll just go get another cold one 😂😂
Bloody hell, Rocket has a voice.
Good stuff. Love rockets 4x4.
4wd action😎 you guys are the best. Cheers legends
I'm so glad you guys committed your content to RUclips love your stuff!! Big cheers ...
I see dirty 30 , Rocket and Shaun and I hit the like button. Goo shauno .
Can’t wait to see some trail footage of that beast!!!
Can’t wait to see your new beast in action mate. This is going to be epic!
Definitely want one of these conversions for my GU when I do the TD swap.
When is done I reckon it gonna be the best Toyota in the country. Hope it turns out alright for u guys
love this build, hope to have a build like this on my channel one day, but with a jeep
What a knowledge! And what a heck of finetuning to the (literally) core...!! 👍🏼
Nice one, this video just open my eyes how auto transmission is working , so cool!
Can’t wait to see the 79 and the 30 on the tracks together
Rocket rod.. how bloody knowledgeable. Good on him
Man I love these videos. Singlet and beer, a true Aussie and a dying breed. 100 years from now it'll be a bloke wearing a skirt sipping on his pina colada. God help us
Great to go into a bit depth about autos. Here in the UK we don't have anyone like rod at least not to my knowledge.
She is getting there mate love the walk around vids you are doing carnt wait to see it finished
Unreal. Might have to watch this a few more times.
Love these types of technical videos. One question I've got, and it's more out of curiosity than anything, with a torque converter locked, could you "clutch start" an auto? I do have a long held love for the old 3 pedals, but after doing a bit of offloading in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee auto, I can definitly understand why they are popular for off road applications.
No you can't clutch start as the clutch needs to be applied but to do that the pump must already be running.
Cant wait for the update. When’s the next episode Shaun?
Good video fellas, cant wait to see the Dirty thirty on the road
Can't wait to see this thing perform!
Does wholesale have a stated power/torque figure their built a750 can hold, with appropriate cooling obviously.
old rocket had put down a few tubes before this video haha. good shit fellas
Going to be one hell of a beast when done cant wait to see it in action!
Im so excited I can't wait to see the dirty 30 mark 2 complete
I like this ride
Rocket, the legend of autos, keep up the top work Rod