We’ve assembled an incredible list of modified machines for the inaugural Custom 4X4 Of The Year award.

On Track 4×4 Repairs owner Andrew Cassar is no stranger to modified 4x4s, but when it comes to engine mods, his latest Nissan Patrol takes the cake.

After fitting the stock VK56 5.6-litre V8 engine with a Harrop 2.3-litre supercharger kit, and retuning the ECU, Andrew’s Patrol now puts out a massive 350kW at the wheels.

“It goes great. It sounds like an HSV, goes like an HSV and I drive it like I stole it!” Andrew said with a grin.

With a weight of three tonnes, V8 Supercar power and a fuel economy of 21L/100km, it’s lucky that Andrew installed a 150L LRA auxiliary fuel tank which took the total capacity up to 290 litres, giving him a range of more than 1000km between fuel stops.

Independent suspension and electronic aids further help with performance. Andrew’s Patrol has been fitted with specifically tailored tyres: a set of 35/12.5R18 BFGoodrichs with stock rims for when it’s time to get dirty and a second set of 305/70R18 Mickey Thompson ATZ P3s for running around town.

For the tyres to fit, the Patrol has been raised by 50mm, riding Old Man Emu springs with Nitrocharger Sport shocks; however Andrew told us that they’re currently being replaced with remote reservoir fully adjustable BP-51s.

At the front, the Patrol has been fitted with an ARB Deluxe bullbar and a Magnum 10,000lb winch with a 6hp Warn 9.5XP motor.

The Patrol has matching custom-made scrub bars and sliders, with a Kaymar full rear bar carrying the spare which has been moved out of the rear floor recess. In its place are five 20Ah AGM batteries with a total of 100Ah in reserve, controlled by a Redarc BCBDC 1225 charger. The Patrol is now able to jumpstart itself at the flick of a button.

Most people would expect that such a vehicle would have an extensive storage system installed inside the cabin; however Andrew’s got other priorities to worry about: family duties.

“It’s normally got three kiddie seats in there and the back’s full of groceries” he said with a laugh. No doubt it’s the fastest 4×4 shopping cart out there.

Vote for Andrew’s Supercharged Patrol to decide this year’s Custom 4×4 of the Year.