Uprated Intercooler for 300 Tdi Discovery & Defende

[Vanderz]

Hey guys

i read on here a while ago that someone was selling uprated 300 tdi intercoolers for the disco. ive checked the markets section and nothing shows. does anyone have any info? from memory it was a guy named Jason???

thanks in advance

Tom

[dullbird]

it may of got sold if you cant find it.

Have you tried doing a search?

[comocean]

If you can't find one of Jason's, I have just fitted an Allisport intercooler into the original intercooler space, $603 aus delivered to my house. With the pump tuned the mid range power is greatly increased, much better to drive, very happy.

[danialan]

Hi Comocean which uprated one did you get? The "double core 80% more surface area" direct replacement or the "50% more surface are" one?

For the money I would like to go for the 80% direct replacement but would like to know if it actually fits easily?

Thanks Alan

[Vanderz]

I second that last post. Also what website did u buy it from? Are you using silicon hoses? Do u have air con? Apparently some direct drop in IC wont fit air con models.

[KCJones]

The double core 80% only required minor surgery to the top plate holding the radiator and inter-cooler. Just a section trimmed Off with the dremal/tin snips where the top intercooler pipe comes out.

One of the best modifications I have made. Once tuned the car drove so so much better. Smiles every time I start her up :)

[KCJones]

Yep silicon hoses and it doesn't affect the air con

[comocean]

Intercooler was bought direct from Allisport, it is the drop in direct replacement. I do have airconditioning and am using silicone hoses. With the air con on my egt's are now topping out around 680c about 40c less with no aircon, after the fuel pump tune when pushed hard although don't drive everyday like that.

[Vanderz]

thanks comocean im looking into it now.

[DiscoMick]

APT Fabrications also have an intercooler for the 300Tdi. See here:
APT Fabrication for Land Rover parts - Defender (http://www.aptfabrications.com.au/defender)

[comocean]

Not trying to be a smart a...., $760 from that site, I buy from Australian retailers when practable but sorry that's paying overs. Reading through international forums Allisport have been around for some time and seem well trusted.

[ade]

Ive got an allisport for sale. PM me if interested

[THE BOOGER]

Hi Comocean which uprated one did you get? The "double core 80% more surface area" direct replacement or the "50% more surface are" one?

For the money I would like to go for the 80% direct replacement but would like to know if it actually fits easily?

Thanks Alan

Yes they do fit with minor modifications to the fan cowling and side of the radiator about 1.5 hrs to fit with the mods. We did one about 6 months ago, saving to do the d1 now:D

[Discomark]

If you have Air con fitted can you only fit the smaller (50% improvement) intercooler?
Also has anyone fitted the intercooler that already had the pumped tweaked? I'm just wondering how much of the power increase is from the pump tweak vs the upgraded cooler as most seem to have done the tweak at the same time as the pump.
I have done the pump tweak and was happy with the results but could still do with a bit more power on those steep hills.
Cheers
Mark

[comocean]

Mark, I had tweaked my pump prior to fitting the 50% uprated intercooler. The real difference that I noticed was improved mid range power after initial test drive. I was also able to further increase the pump tuning which improved it slightly again whilst still retaining safe egt's.
I can not answer your other question regarding the 80% mod required intercooler but if you could **** out the depth of these units you could always check with tape measure.