Expedition Preparation Specialists?

**isuzurover** · 29th October 2010, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rubicon

It's a 200dti, out of interest does the master cylinder/servo need to be changed if the drums are changed for discs.

The MC should be changed, but you can get away without it

I would be interested to hear from anyone about the 200tdi engine, are there any mods which are beneficial, I would assume a better air filter and perhaps a larger intercooler or larger bore exhaust might be options. What are your thoughts?

The standard air filter is quite good. Just fit Donaldson or Fleetguard elements. Also a snorkel with cyclonic pre-cleaner is a good idea.

There is plenty of info on here about upgrading the intercooler and tweaking the pump for more go. A 2.5" Mandrel bent exhaust will help the turbo. You can also fit a vvt turbo (kit) if you want a serious increase.

**newhue** · 29th October 2010, 10:55 PM

I'm new to Land Rovers, but I'd be pretty slow to consider an exhaust. In Japanese vehicle land, where everything is modified to get it to go somewhere, I put an aftermarket 2.75 exhaust on to replace the standard 2inch. For the $1000 it cost I would not do it again. The bang for the buck is not great, and with my vehicle, the outcome was it held itself a touch better on hills.
I also chipped the 3lt diesel a little bit latter, and that made a huge difference. I am not sure if you do that to TD5's, but I would definitely chip again but forget the exhaust next time. Or at the most just upgrade the dump pipe.

**isuzurover** · 31st October 2010, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by newhue

I'm new to Land Rovers, but I'd be pretty slow to consider an exhaust. In Japanese vehicle land, where everything is modified to get it to go somewhere, I put an aftermarket 2.75 exhaust on to replace the standard 2inch. For the $1000 it cost I would not do it again. The bang for the buck is not great, and with my vehicle, the outcome was it held itself a touch better on hills.
I also chipped the 3lt diesel a little bit latter, and that made a huge difference. I am not sure if you do that to TD5's, but I would definitely chip again but forget the exhaust next time. Or at the most just upgrade the dump pipe.

Ahh, but if you had chipped it without the larger exhaust, the results would probably not have been as good.

FWIW - my 3" mandrel bent exhaust cost $500. Money well spent IMHO.

The OP has a Tdi, which is completely mechanical. However td5s can be chipped.

**pormpaul** · 10th March 2011, 10:40 PM

I love this Forum... So much useful info. Thanks everyone.

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