Allisport radiator and intercooler

[troyfyn]

Hi all

Just after some feedback please.

Looking at upgrading my original intercooler and radiator to the new Allisport alloy units. Its a 1998 300 Tdi 110 wagon.

Has anyone used them or any others...?

Any issues?

My very reputable mechanic says they don't install them because there is too much flex in the defender chassis and the alloy units can't take it and can crack.

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers

[djam1]

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.

[troyfyn]

the radiator leaked badly after 4 years

Thats not long at all! mmmmmm

[manic]

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).

[jbe]

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,

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/108.jpg

[Landy Red]

4x4 Outdoor Tuning :: High Performance Intercooler for Defender 200 / 300Tdi ( no air con ) (http://www.4x4outdoortuning.com.au/land-rover-defender/land-rover-defender-engine/high-performance-intercooler-for-defender-200-300tdi-no-air-con.html)

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

[Zeros]

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

[86mud]

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.

[dero]

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 .

[Shoogs]

Have had both intercooler and radiator in for the past 4 years, no issues.

[130camper]

My vehicle is 1998 130 with built on camper.I fitted a new Allisport intercooler, the larger mount beside the radiator style, mounted it in new rubbers and all looked stress free in 2013.
2015 and 35,000km later it was a cracked piece of aluminium for recycling.

Allisport of course claimed it was my fault and that his quality good enough to be used in motor sport.I suggested that he was capable of producing two different qualities.

Some people get a really good run from them, I like a few other got inferior product.

I then paid a lot more for ARE of Brendale Brisbane to make one for me, so far it is perfect.
It also has far better tube profile and thus better cooling, and the core is made in Australia thus the higher price.

On inspecting my Allisport unit his opinion was that the core was of an older design no longer used in Australia but China was using the pattern.

This is possibly confirmed in a letter to the editor in the UK magazine Land Rover Monthly May 2018 page 24. Part of which reads" the much-reported Allisport Chinese intercoolers (two both splitting on the weld at approx. 15,000 miles each) now replaced with a BAS intercooler".

130 Camper

[Andy130]

My local radiator guy made a good argument to stick with the copper core. His point was that basically the ali radiator is essentially unserviceable by most mechanics as it cant be welded, whereas the copper core unit can be. He also said that the ali radiator is more prone to clogging, as its tubes are much thinner.

SO, I ended up getting a rebuilt copper core - heavy duty redback.

[ozscott]

Does The stocker not cool enough? I only ask because the LR alloy in the D2 lasts for well over 5 years (7_10 with proper coolant changes) and is less than half the Alisport price for D2. Cheers

[Zeros]

Gee it sounds like Allisport quality control is a bit random. What are the alternatives for upgrading Defender radiators and interciolers? made in Australia?

[130camper]

Just my opinion and I would agree with Andy 130 on the radiator I went for Redback CT core 4 row put together by a local radiator business its been in service for 4 years no problems.
A mate of mine went for an alloy one but had problems he to is now happy with his Redback.

The intercooler core I had to wait a while as it required was special size.

Being Australian made intercooler and radiator cores puts the price up but I think it is worth it.

130 camper

[Robmacca]

I then paid a lot more for ARE of Brendale Brisbane to make one for me, so far it is perfect.

130 Camper

Do u have the company's name in Brendale as I live in the area and it would be handy to know for the future reference should I be in the market for an aftermarket IC

Is it ARE Cooling in Brendale?

[130camper]

Yes it is

Aluminium Radiators & Engineering Pty Ltd
Unit 11 / 60 Kremzow Rd
Brendale QLD Australia
Ph. (07) 3205 4620
0417 419 364 or Email arecooling@outlook.com

130camper

[Ranga]

Do u have the company's name in Brendale as I live in the area and it would be handy to know for the future reference should I be in the market for an aftermarket IC

Is it ARE Cooling in Brendale?Let me know if you are, I might be also.