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Just cater is a old van u buying and budget to spend some extra on repairs.amd-dude wrote:Anything in particular to look out for when buying a used D22? Or by chance does Massy still bring in these new cause I saw a couple with TD series plates.
Some came with the zd30tr1ad wrote:and they didn't come QD - those were the 2.5 models
go with the QD for torque
amd-dude wrote:Hello again tuners, just wanted to get some feedback from guys who has real world experience with these engines (please no wiki warriors).
I'm considering buying an older D22 Frontier with either of the mentioned engines. Going to be used as a daily driver and weekend offroading with a set up along the lines of a 2inch lift, rear locker, diff breathers etc. nothing crazy. Which of these would be more suited for this, the boosted ZD or natural QD?
Open to suggestions or feedback as this is not a concrete plan yet, perhaps a different platform?
mad wrote:amd-dude wrote:Hello again tuners, just wanted to get some feedback from guys who has real world experience with these engines (please no wiki warriors).
I'm considering buying an older D22 Frontier with either of the mentioned engines. Going to be used as a daily driver and weekend offroading with a set up along the lines of a 2inch lift, rear locker, diff breathers etc. nothing crazy. Which of these would be more suited for this, the boosted ZD or natural QD?
Open to suggestions or feedback as this is not a concrete plan yet, perhaps a different platform?
I previously owned both.
So for the ZD model, one main fault was blown turbos. I replace 2 turbos and at that time the mileage was below 70000 km. Got some advice and remove the catalyst converter. Worked like a charm with no worries. Sold it doing over 300000KM. If you're using the van for mostly highway run and little workload. This is a good buy. It is very peppy.
With regards to the QD32 non turbo, well all I can say is this is a beast of an engine. Normal maintenance and you good for 500000KM. This is a slow engine and not as fast as the ZD. But if your using the van to carry heavy load in rough terrain, then this is the buy for you.
Also please note that Frontiers will give you a bumpy ride. Original Parts are relatively cheap and you can get them at any motorists outlet. I used Royal Purple on both vehicles with oil change every 10000-12000 KM with no issues.
I hope this helps.
Some extra advice. If your are looking for the best of both worlds, you can get a Triton 3.2 turbo.
I don't think they make them anymore. I also owned a 2006 Triton (thailand model). They are a beast on and off road.
But that's just my view.
Looking for a smooth ride, then Vigo (thailand model).
Yeaamd-dude wrote:Think I'll look for a 3.0 auto last gen hilux, all signs leading to that, I also saw some 2.7 gas hilux's, those make any sense down here? Or don't touch that with a 20 foot pole.
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