ZD30 DI owner here. Got mine with leaky pipes and with just fixing the airflow and a 3 inch exhaust it goes very well. No oil drippings yet but the intercooler is leaky. New one goes in next week, more ZD stuff please!!
I gotta say the car drives amazing in comparison to stock ! I cant wait till we get the converter done so we can push some more power out! Im thinking headstuds are next in line 🤔
you can get the zd di tuned over here in aus just send in your ecu to the multiple tuning places around australia im sure theres plenty that will like to tune yours
@tjorbenborchers we can organise you a setup and ship it to you. Including tuning, if you send us your ECU. Just go to the website in the description RMRDIESEL4X4.COM
I wish i lived closer so i could send yous my car!! been having turbo problems i believe for a long time now flutters under acceleration and deceleration no performance problems just that loud flutter sound just want to know what it is!!!
Hey man I’m in Perth I’ve got a 2005 Di series 4 , auto , I’m going to get JM fab to install a airbox and stainless snorkel in a couple weeks , I’ve got a Tillux boost kit and 3 inch exhaust other than that it’s pretty stock standard , what do you recommend I put in it for reliability longevity and more power as it’s feeling very sluggish at the moment and I’ll come into your shop and get a tune and proper service in a couple of weeks
@@samhutchison8745 hey man. Juno on the RMRDIESEL4X4.COM website and fill out a form. Can go a tune which will totally improve your drivability. For longevity, ensure there are no boost leaks- job done.
There is indeed. The crd being common rail is far more tuneable, timing can be adjusted better, pressures, injector duration as well. We can supply a lot more fuel and so efficiently to make power. 300hp at the wheels is achievable on an unmodified motor. $$$ of course to do it and do it reliably, for reference enough fuel to warrant 40psi boost. On the di we are limited by the vp44 fuel pump and fuel system. It can’t deliver close to what the crd can, max power is about 220hp at the wheels, maybe a touch more, if this patrol in the video was manual it would have been 220hp. Generally to make this with the same afrs as the crd you’d only need 25psi for f boost. If the zd30 crd had a denso fuel system like that of the 4jj1 or 1kd it would be capable of more power again. I will make a video one day about 4jj1 and zd30 to show people why the zd30 is better for pushing big power, especially in a patrol chassis where they need to haul a 3tonne mass.
Yes I believe Chris at Evolution tuning is the go to over that way. Can also go to our website and organise to have your ecu setup remotely. RMRDIESEL4X4.COM
You can’t compare a vp44 pump powered 3ltr from the 90’s (zd30 Di) to a common rail 3ltr from the 2000’s. Zd30 however has a stronger bottom end over the m57. The common rail zd30 2007 -2016 is on par with m57 when you keep the zd30 head down with headstuds. 8hp70 is an 8 speed and very strong and more modern than the re4 so it wins. However the re4 is an insane strong box, only 4 speed though. Modified with valve body they are arguably stronger and more reliable than any 8hp and the re4 are commonly used in race application with high power diesels with owners that want to abuse them! Like I said in the video. The m57 and zf are both great setups and more modern. The trans tuning capabilities of the zf make for some very fast cars. My jeep gladiator has a 8hp75 in it from factory. I love it, stay tuned for more on that also. We just finished supercharging it
It would be no problem at all, afrs are 18:1 which is perfect for towing. I tow all the time with my 2008 common rail zd30, which makes 300hp and runs at 16:1. The richer the afr the hotter they run for those that don’t understand diesel tuning. The peak of summer this year (38deg day) I towed a 4 tonne car trailer with a jeep grand Cherokee for 3hrs cruising at 100kmh which is the max speed limit in Western Australia. So that’s the ver 6 tonne combined. Both the Di and crd have the same pistons. To answer your question, they tow amazing and reliably and this particular tune and setup would be ultimate. Just don’t run with boost leaks. Boost leaks lead to afrs dropping and pistons cracking.
Update, we towed a Navara on a car trailer in a 2hr round trip through the city and on the highway with this car. So in excess of 2 tonne. It loved it and EGTs were well and truely in the safe zone with plenty of power on tap to haul ass.
Weird thing I find with the DIs is the valve layout - Both cams have intake and exhaust lobes, because both intake valves are at the front of the chamber, exhaust valves are at the back (instead of each side like every other engine I've seen). I'd be interested ot know if you've seen this anywhere else?
@@Reuben_rmr it’s bizarre! Good video btw, well edited and easy to follow. I’ve got a set of +100s and a procharge to go on my zd di once I finish replacing the fuel pump 😂 (and a lift pump)
@@Reuben_rmr Yeah I'm hoping so. Road tuning myself so wont be perfect timing wise, but will be still easier than the barra gq was! Based in regional Vic :)
Good stuff. But some perspective. Puny 200 baby ponies. Why are Nissan engines so underpowered. 200 after a tune and injectors from 3.0. Don't get wow the 3.0di is a grenade
Give me some examples. You are probably going off manufacturer specs on power which is measured from the flywheel on an engine Dyno. This power figure is at the wheels once the torque converter, gearbox, driveshaft, diff, axles and wheels tax the power 😂 The Zd30di is far from a modern motor. Factory specs at the flywheel are 105bhp. Factory specs for the current Isuzu Dmax with a far superior fuel system and turbo setup is 187bhp. If we do calculations from the stock spec and my Dyno runs, this patrol is making 270bhp now. 200hp is very impressive, 520nm of torque is what gets me excited. Better than tuned modern car power now and a patrol chassis and suspension that can’t be rivalled by a modern 4wd for ruggedness/durability, comfort on harsh terrain and handling.
@@Reuben_rmr duff my hat to you mate. blighty rant here. 270 is impressive. i totally agree the patrol has a stronger chasis suspension and drivetrain. are these figures on stock internals? and why do i see lots of these patrols advertises with blown engines. once again thank you Sir for the reply and video as always. 1luv
@@zonta71 Yes these are stock internals. We only do rods and modify the Nissan pistons if we are going for 450+HP at the flywheel, 400HP at the wheels and above. The reason you see them advertised with blown motors is people drive them with boost leaks and the people they get to service their car don't understand diesels properly and rectify said boost leaks. 90% of failures are from boost leaks, 5% from turbos not operating properly and another 5% from people cooking motors due to extremely poor cooling system maintenance. I find boost leaks on every new clients car.
@@Reuben_rmr Boss should i line up for a single butt cheek smack then. my bad. i will be looking at these motors differently now so issues with boosting and cooling. thank you mate. still enjoyed your video and now enjoying you more with the extra info. thanx once again
@@Reuben_rmr thanks for the Di love! Wish you guys were closer to Sydney 🤣I have a 2002 GUIII ZD30Di - Sorry for the ask, but trying to learn, is there a resource you could point us to that covers the potential sources for a boost leak 🤯?
that Triton is mine :) and ill i can say is after the tune and exhaust its a BEAST !!! compared to factory tune ,Im beyond happy !
ZD30 DI owner here. Got mine with leaky pipes and with just fixing the airflow and a 3 inch exhaust it goes very well. No oil drippings yet but the intercooler is leaky. New one goes in next week, more ZD stuff please!!
Yep keep that boost in and get an egt gauge so you can spot the exhaust gas climbing if another one develops 😂
Great content mate.. luv it
Thanks legend. Glad people like it
I gotta say the car drives amazing in comparison to stock !
I cant wait till we get the converter done so we can push some more power out!
Im thinking headstuds are next in line 🤔
It’s going to be amazing with a torque converter that holds.
Headstuds are good insurance at this boost and torque level!
@Reuben_rmr Yeah I can't wait!
Alright perfect let's do them because I am planning on some more mods and a bit more power!!
I wish there would be a company like yours in germany. Would love some more power for my zd30di Patrol
you can get the zd di tuned over here in aus just send in your ecu to the multiple tuning places around australia im sure theres plenty that will like to tune yours
@tjorbenborchers we can organise you a setup and ship it to you. Including tuning, if you send us your ECU.
Just go to the website in the description RMRDIESEL4X4.COM
Great video mate 👍 👌
Thanks mate
Awsome
I wish i lived closer so i could send yous my car!! been having turbo problems i believe for a long time now flutters under acceleration and deceleration no performance problems just that loud flutter sound just want to know what it is!!!
Hey man I’m in Perth I’ve got a 2005 Di series 4 , auto , I’m going to get JM fab to install a airbox and stainless snorkel in a couple weeks , I’ve got a Tillux boost kit and 3 inch exhaust other than that it’s pretty stock standard , what do you recommend I put in it for reliability longevity and more power as it’s feeling very sluggish at the moment and I’ll come into your shop and get a tune and proper service in a couple of weeks
@@samhutchison8745 hey man. Juno on the RMRDIESEL4X4.COM website and fill out a form. Can go a tune which will totally improve your drivability.
For longevity, ensure there are no boost leaks- job done.
Is there much difference with power increase of the ZD30DI vs CRD?
There is indeed. The crd being common rail is far more tuneable, timing can be adjusted better, pressures, injector duration as well. We can supply a lot more fuel and so efficiently to make power. 300hp at the wheels is achievable on an unmodified motor. $$$ of course to do it and do it reliably, for reference enough fuel to warrant 40psi boost.
On the di we are limited by the vp44 fuel pump and fuel system. It can’t deliver close to what the crd can, max power is about 220hp at the wheels, maybe a touch more, if this patrol in the video was manual it would have been 220hp.
Generally to make this with the same afrs as the crd you’d only need 25psi for f boost.
If the zd30 crd had a denso fuel system like that of the 4jj1 or 1kd it would be capable of more power again.
I will make a video one day about 4jj1 and zd30 to show people why the zd30 is better for pushing big power, especially in a patrol chassis where they need to haul a 3tonne mass.
What size injectors are they over stock? Is the g260 maxing them out?
@@misterapocalypse1 +100 hi flow, pump and injectors are maxed. Turbo has heaps more left in it!
What size injectors are the injectors you sell +30 +50 ?
+50 and smaller are for lil babies
Can you recommend a tuner who does ZD30DI engines in or near brisbane
Evolution Tuning in Beerwah.
Yes I believe Chris at Evolution tuning is the go to over that way. Can also go to our website and organise to have your ecu setup remotely. RMRDIESEL4X4.COM
Hi Reuben ,just wondering what's the best lift pump to use psi range, brand etc.?
Anything around 5psi. We use Carter on the Di mainly
Cheers mate, where do you recommend taking power from for activating pump.?
@@mitsuJMT the battery 😅 you need to run a new circuit. These things draw some current my guy
This + re04r03a vs m57 + zf8hp70 ?
You can’t compare a vp44 pump powered 3ltr from the 90’s (zd30 Di) to a common rail 3ltr from the 2000’s.
Zd30 however has a stronger bottom end over the m57. The common rail zd30 2007 -2016 is on par with m57 when you keep the zd30 head down with headstuds.
8hp70 is an 8 speed and very strong and more modern than the re4 so it wins. However the re4 is an insane strong box, only 4 speed though. Modified with valve body they are arguably stronger and more reliable than any 8hp and the re4 are commonly used in race application with high power diesels with owners that want to abuse them! Like I said in the video.
The m57 and zf are both great setups and more modern. The trans tuning capabilities of the zf make for some very fast cars. My jeep gladiator has a 8hp75 in it from factory. I love it, stay tuned for more on that also. We just finished supercharging it
What would it be like towing a 2t van with that tune tho ?
It would be no problem at all, afrs are 18:1 which is perfect for towing.
I tow all the time with my 2008 common rail zd30, which makes 300hp and runs at 16:1.
The richer the afr the hotter they run for those that don’t understand diesel tuning.
The peak of summer this year (38deg day) I towed a 4 tonne car trailer with a jeep grand Cherokee for 3hrs cruising at 100kmh which is the max speed limit in Western Australia.
So that’s the ver 6 tonne combined.
Both the Di and crd have the same pistons.
To answer your question, they tow amazing and reliably and this particular tune and setup would be ultimate.
Just don’t run with boost leaks. Boost leaks lead to afrs dropping and pistons cracking.
Update, we towed a Navara on a car trailer in a 2hr round trip through the city and on the highway with this car. So in excess of 2 tonne. It loved it and EGTs were well and truely in the safe zone with plenty of power on tap to haul ass.
Weird thing I find with the DIs is the valve layout - Both cams have intake and exhaust lobes, because both intake valves are at the front of the chamber, exhaust valves are at the back (instead of each side like every other engine I've seen). I'd be interested ot know if you've seen this anywhere else?
@@misterapocalypse1 can’t say I have 😂 it is funny isn’t it. The common rail layout is regular
@@Reuben_rmr it’s bizarre! Good video btw, well edited and easy to follow. I’ve got a set of +100s and a procharge to go on my zd di once I finish replacing the fuel pump 😂 (and a lift pump)
@@misterapocalypse1 thanks man. Will be a good thing with a bigger turbo and some more fuel.
Where are you based?
@@Reuben_rmr Yeah I'm hoping so. Road tuning myself so wont be perfect timing wise, but will be still easier than the barra gq was!
Based in regional Vic :)
@@misterapocalypse1 yeh road tune and butt Dyno hey 😂 rural vic where? I want to do some touring around Vic and maybe some snowboarding 🤙
Mate get series 1 and and go to town on it
Would be fun!! 😁
Where are the shop location?
Malaga, Perth Western Australia RMRDIESEL4X4.COM
Good stuff. But some perspective. Puny 200 baby ponies. Why are Nissan engines so underpowered. 200 after a tune and injectors from 3.0. Don't get wow the 3.0di is a grenade
Give me some examples.
You are probably going off manufacturer specs on power which is measured from the flywheel on an engine Dyno.
This power figure is at the wheels once the torque converter, gearbox, driveshaft, diff, axles and wheels tax the power 😂
The Zd30di is far from a modern motor.
Factory specs at the flywheel are 105bhp.
Factory specs for the current Isuzu Dmax with a far superior fuel system and turbo setup is 187bhp.
If we do calculations from the stock spec and my Dyno runs, this patrol is making 270bhp now.
200hp is very impressive, 520nm of torque is what gets me excited.
Better than tuned modern car power now and a patrol chassis and suspension that can’t be rivalled by a modern 4wd for ruggedness/durability, comfort on harsh terrain and handling.
@@Reuben_rmr duff my hat to you mate. blighty rant here. 270 is impressive. i totally agree the patrol has a stronger chasis suspension and drivetrain. are these figures on stock internals? and why do i see lots of these patrols advertises with blown engines. once again thank you Sir for the reply and video as always. 1luv
@@zonta71 Yes these are stock internals. We only do rods and modify the Nissan pistons if we are going for 450+HP at the flywheel, 400HP at the wheels and above.
The reason you see them advertised with blown motors is people drive them with boost leaks and the people they get to service their car don't understand diesels properly and rectify said boost leaks.
90% of failures are from boost leaks, 5% from turbos not operating properly and another 5% from people cooking motors due to extremely poor cooling system maintenance.
I find boost leaks on every new clients car.
@@Reuben_rmr Boss should i line up for a single butt cheek smack then. my bad. i will be looking at these motors differently now so issues with boosting and cooling. thank you mate. still enjoyed your video and now enjoying you more with the extra info. thanx once again
@@Reuben_rmr thanks for the Di love! Wish you guys were closer to Sydney 🤣I have a 2002 GUIII ZD30Di - Sorry for the ask, but trying to learn, is there a resource you could point us to that covers the potential sources for a boost leak 🤯?