Thread: Allisport I/C

I think the Aussie a/c is different to the uk a/c

Dude it can be done! The double core intercooler is a fair lump but the benefits will outweigh the negatives with this thing. Bushman83 (Brett) installed one on his tdi so you can check his thread in projects and tutorials for some photos etc on how he put it all together. I went the straight replacement and it still required some mods in my old tdi, but then it's performance made it so much more drive able.

Best of luck!

Originally Posted by 460cixy

I think the Aussie a/c is different to the uk a/c

Yep, 'factory' A/C on a 1995 Defender is an AMC kit, fitted once the car arrived in Australia.

Hi Mick,


I've been through exactly the same thing, and although the service from Allisport is second to none, Andrew could only confirm that this A/C unit is different to the UK version, so fitment had not been checked. His advice was to try elongating the holes in the base plate so the intercooler sits further back, but I wasn't keen on the idea. Instead, I modified the bracket that the A/C condenser mounts to, pushing that forward to give me about 2/3mm clearance with the I/C. Seems good so far!


Regards
Grant

On the performance side of things, I had fiddled with the pump prior to fitting the double core I/C, and found that the pump mods made a much greater difference than the DC I/C over the std unit. All it seemed to do is reduce the EGT's a little which will allow a little more boost, but not as big a difference as just the pump mods.

Absolutely no way can I fit it. The evap cannot move froward more that 5mm or so due to the support rods for the bonnet catch, plus the evap fan would then hit the grill. The only way I could think of was to cut the locating pins off (which is a pain as they are welded from the inside of the end tanks) then re weld them to space the I/C further into the engine bay. This would then mean major cutting of the fan shroud, as well as the I/C hitting/rubbing against the one piece rad hose. In the end I really didn't expect the car to turn into a rocket. I knew that when I bought it.

I got the same conclusion, but somehow managed to find the space by loosening everything off and modifying the condenser bracket. I had to go at the fan cowl pretty hard too. Even if you do decide not to fit the I/C, I highly recommend doing the pump mods, as although it doesn't turn it into a rocket, it does make a HUGE difference!

I too have found the installation of the double core intercooler is fouled by the australian air-con. I'm trying to find a solution this weekend. Stand by.
Don.