Thread: Allisport radiator and intercooler

I use to have an Allisport radiator and inter cooler in a TD5 Defender.
Beautifully made bit of kit I still have the intercooler but the radiator leaked badly after 4 years it was not cracked but just leaked at the tubes no warranty after that time this didn’t make it good value in my opinion.
I don’t agree that a Defender chassis flexes enough to damage things if they are mounted properly.

the radiator leaked badly after 4 years

Thats not long at all! mmmmmm

A new copper radiator and double core allisport intercooler would be a straight swap and last. I am pushing 20psi through the double core, almost 10 years old now, EGTs are well under control. This defender has eaten through 2 alloy radiators during this time (not allisport).

I had an Allisport IC in my Td5 Defender and it was badly cracked. Graeme Cooper replaced it with an unit that looks really strong and well built. I am really impressed with it after three months.
Here is a pic of my Allisport unit,

4x4 Outdoor Tuning :: High Performance Intercooler for Defender 200 / 300Tdi ( no air con )

I got one of above in my bus. No problems after 5 or so years. Made a very big improvement.

I think Steane made a video installing an Allisport intercooler in his 300Tdi...be interesting to know how it’s going for you Steane?

I've had my Allisport intercooler in my 1998 300Tdi 130 for over 5 years now running 18 pounds of boost. No issues to report. Been going very well.

I got an allisport drop in replacement intercooler for my 300TDI , I found that it leaked where the tubes join the tank the first time I cleaned it out .
Allisport thought that was ok , but I was not impressed .