300tdi VNT kit - which is the best?

[jay_guess]

I'm looking at improving the drivability of my 130 - the VNT kits have been on the market for nearly a decade now, and I am interested to hear peoples thoughts. Technology has changed a lot in that time, and it makes me wonder who is offering the best bot on kit.

This is not an exercise in saving money, and I understand that the kits ore not cheap, however this is my forever truck and looking to prepare for long term overland travel with the family - so robust design, and reliability are key factors, not cost.

Also has anyone had experience with ceramic coating the exhaust and intake manifold to help reduce under bonnet temperatures?

As always thanks in advance.

[Eric Mac]

I have a Allisport Vnt on my Tdi300. It was fitted 2015. Choose it because it was a straight bolt on. No charges to the exhaust was needed. It made a great improvement to the Defender. Allisport are great to deal with.

On the negative side; only a 3 month warranty. That alone puts me off buying another one.
VNTs are expensive to rebuild, cost me $1500 (after a catastrophic engine failure starved it of oil).

In summary I would recommend the Allisport VNT except for the warranty. Only 3 months leads me to think that they lack or lost confidence in the product. I believe the warranty was longer in 2015.

Have a chat with John Patrick at Turbo Suppies, email turbos@tpg.com.au about alternatives, he rebuilt my turbo and retuned it for my 2.8 conversion of the Tdi300.

Cheers Eric