CRG PROJECT CARS

2023 D27 Nissan Navara

We picked up the new D27 mid may 2026.

in the first 2 weeks it did 150kms and spent the rest of the time on the hoist with pipes pulled off it.
What did we work on first.

1) 3inch and 3.5 inch DPF back Stainless steel exhausts, in both short option dumping in front of the diff with our lobster cut down turn tip and the full exhaust all the way to the back.  Like most new cars we had to make custom sensor ports for post DPF sensors so everything works as factory. The DPF unit is completely untouched as we can not tune them yet.

2) The whole front end was removed and the intercooler prototyping process started.  But as always, this is a slow one due to PWRs production times being 8-10 weeks, any changes to be made takes time.  We are expecting the Navara to have exactly the same intercooler issues that MV Triton owners have been having so this one is definitely a priority product to completely eliminate the factory intercooler and plastic piping that is known to leak.  Photo above

3) Intercooler throttle body pipe was next, the factory dual layer seal coupler to the throttle pipe is definitely a weak point on the end of the plastic intercooler pipe. So we machined a new version of our previous design CNC aluminium coupler fittings to suit the new pipe size with a smooth tapered internal service going from 2 to 2.5 inch.

4) Intake pipe from Airbox to turbo.  The factory cast aluminium to corrugated rubber pipe looks average and has to be quite a restriction.  So we designed a beautiful 2 bolt flange that tapers up from less than 2 inch to 3 inch which is then welded to 3 inch alli mandrel tube with with fittings for the factory hose and connect with a 3 inch silicone joiner bend to the airbox.

Waiting to go be fitted is the brand new Icon 17 inch wheels and 35 inch tyres and the new EFS adjustable suspension.  More into to come on these

CRG project Prado tune and parts development car

To create a product line, you really need to own the vehicle.  Our 250 Prado is getting poked and prodded from all angles. 

So far the Prado has:

✅Remapped on the dyno making fantastic gains. The latest iteration of the 1GD 2.8 litre engine really respond well to a good tune.  One tuned the Prado makes a solid 37% more Power 31% more Torque. Putting peak power over 200hp with more development still going on in the back ground. Focusing the tuning remap using the factory drive modes (NORMAL, ECO, SPORT) drivability for every day use, off roading and towing, making sure it is capable of towing the camper trailer or caravan to take the family places you want to go and not worrying about glorifying peak power for a dyno battle or valet and idle up modes.

 ✅King Adjustable Remote Reservoir Shocks all round with 2" lift King Springs.

Raising the Prado 45mm and massively improving the composure and body control

The ride quality is leagues better than standard. Almost too good.  On and off roads is just a different animal to factory.

After initial install the rear shocks also went back to King Shocks Australia  to be customised to maximise down travel for extended reach adding around another 50mm of down travel.

✅Superior Engineering billet rear arms & Panhard Rod ...why... because they look fantastic!

✅Harrop rear E-Locker - Non altitude model no rear locker standard. We went with the Harrop for the simple press of the button to lock the rear E-locker diff 

✅17 inch  Icon Recon Pro Wheels with stealth Internal bead lock design. With Nitto Ridge Grappler 35 inch tyres.  

✅Blacked out roof and mirrors with Vinyl.

✅Ironman Raid Roof Rack - With light bar - But have now removed light bar to mitigate wind noise.

What else is coming?  We have some under body protection skid plates in the works to protect the low hanging factory shock mounts and rear arm mounting points, on going development on the dyno for even further improved tuning and some other stuff we cant mention :-)