1989 Nissan Patrol GQ
Engineered 5.0L V8 4WD Build
Our old-school GQ Patrol — engineered Holden 304 V8 conversion, manual, 3-inch suspension and 33-inch mud tyres, set up for the tracks.
Back to Vehicle BuildsPlanned — not currently fitted
Our GQ is the more old-school 4WD in the All 4 Good Wins garage. It runs an engineered Holden 5.0L 304 V8 conversion with a manual transmission, 3-inch suspension and 33-inch mud tyres. Rather than being built around towing the caravan like our Y62, the GQ is set up for getting out on the tracks.
Engine & Driveline
Holden 5.0L 304 V8 conversion
The heart of the build — an engineered Holden 5.0L 304 V8 swapped into the GQ.
Engineered conversion
The conversion is engineered to keep it legal and roadworthy.
Manual transmission
A manual gearbox for full driver control on the tracks.
Custom exhaust
A custom exhaust built to suit the V8 conversion.
Currently open differentials
The GQ currently runs open differentials front and rear.
Suspension & Tyres
3-inch suspension
A 3-inch suspension lift for the clearance the tracks demand.
33-inch Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 mud tyres
See Wheels & Tyres33-inch Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 mud tyres for grip in the rough stuff.
Protection & Recovery
Custom front bar
A custom front bar built for protection and to mount recovery gear.
12,000lb winch
See Recovery GearA 12,000lb winch for when the tracks bite back.
Communications
Uniden XTRAK 80 UHF
A Uniden XTRAK 80 UHF for convoy comms and calling oncoming traffic on the tracks.
Touring Setup
30L rear fridge
A 30L fridge in the rear for drinks and shorter trips.
Console fridge
A console fridge keeps snacks and drinks cold up front.
Rear pantry
Rear pantry storage for food and dry goods.
12V oven
A 12V oven for hot meals out on the track.
What's Next?
The next major modification planned for the GQ is differential lockers. Differential lockers are planned for the GQ but are not currently fitted — we will update this build page as the work is done.