TDI to TD5 or Isuzu?

[chris_mack]

Ok I have a 300 TDI 110 ute, really cant cope with the asthmatic performance anymore.

So 3 main options are:

1 - Fit a upgraded intercooler & turbo / fueling tweak. Obviously the cheapest option.. how much difference does it really make?

2 - Fit a TD5. I used to own a TD5 110 station wagon, loved it went well (was chipped). How easy is this? Expensive? Anybody done it before (cant find anything on it, i did a search)

3 - Fit a 4bd1t . This is my favorite option but im guessing the most expensive. I dont have the knowhow / tools / space to do this myself. Is there anybody in VIC who can do this from start to finish and how much would i be looking at? Would my r380 cope or would that need changing as well? Is this going to have more power / torque / driveability / better fuel consumption than a chipped TD5?

Thanks

[justinc]

If you have to pay someone to do the work, option 1 is the only answer as the other 2 options will mean spending more than the vehicle is worth to achieve.

Either sell and buy a Td5 or turbo county, or tune the Tdi.

The Tdi is a great little engine when VNT't and bigger Intercooler etc fitted....:)

JC

[chris_mack]

guess il go for option 1 then and if it still aint enough then maybe sell and go to a td5. What do you mean by vnt?

[justinc]

Variable-geometry turbocharger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-geometry_turbocharger)

there are a few kits to suit 300Tdi, makes a great difference in eliminating lag, and allows quick and large boost:) I would go with either and Allisport (UK) or Motor and Diesel (UK) kit. They are very comprehensive but best of all they FIT first time....:D

There are a few threads here on 300Tdi and VNT fitments.

In a Defender they go very well.

JC

[c.h.i.e.f]

In the mean time do not test drive a 4bd1t otherwise all the tweaking and mods to options 1&2 will feel useless :twisted:

[Sitec]

Agreed.. Tune the Tdi properly. It should fly. With the right intercooler, turbo and bloke on the pump adjustments you'll be happy. Fit an EGT gauge though and keep a close eye on the exhaust temp when getting your boot into it! :)