Around Australia Touring Defender Build

Ok.. latest news is my dad and I will attempt to make a custom woodruff key which should remove any play on the harmonic balancer. This will spare me an engine rebuild for the time being.

The bonnet protector was powder coated and installed.
http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/bonnetprotector1.jpg
http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/bonnetprotector2.jpg

Video 4 is now complete...

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I noticed you have a switch for engine bay lights, what did you use LED strips?

Awesome thread dude, been fun reading and learning from your efforts.
So far I've dynamatted the interior and put roof insulation in :)

Yes,will be an LED strip similiar to what I used in my storage boxes.

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Originally Posted by GyroLandy

I noticed you have a switch for engine bay lights, what did you use LED strips?

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I've installed my Mulgo seat rail extensions. They make a pretty big difference.. though I'm only 180cm, so having them all the way back isn't necessary. My legs havn't been as cramped during the longer 3+ hour drives which is great news :)

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Bushman....What an awesome thread......You are obviously VERY handy....I mean, that dash...bits & wires everywhere?!! Is there anything you can't do?
Well done, & thanks for sharing. Pickles.

Really enjoying this thread.
Floor insulation is on my top-do list, once I stop the water leaks and get some welding done..

I installed my Allisport double core intercooler in my 200tdi last week and had it dynotuned today with full fuel anneroid and boost pressure setting.

My radiator frame needed to be modified with the edges of the frame cut off on the intercooler side so it would fit properly.

http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/intercooler1.jpg
http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/intercooler2.jpg
http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/intercooler3.jpg
http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/intercooler4.jpg

The standard numbers are with the uprated intercooler already installed, but nothing else touched. With a professional tuning the results are
Approx. 54hp to 69hp = 27.7% increase in power
455lb to 590lb = 29.6% increase in torque.

Don't know how accurate those horse power numbers are. Seems awfully low seeing the original spec for the 200tdi defender is 107hp! Maybe 20 years has taken its toll.

Allisport claim that "The greater cooling capacity will allow up to 27% increase in power and torque in the lower and mid-range revs and improved throttle response". So from the above that's an accurate estimate... Couldn't ask for more than that.

Haven't driven too much yet but the results are noticeable! More power and torque up hills and smoother acceleration. Will need to go for a long drive and test it out. :)

http://eftel.com/~mrlewis/defender/dyno-defender.jpg

There will be a difference between the power measured at the crankshaft and that measured at the wheels. A few losses through the drive train, I think the front and rear diffs account for approx 15-20% loss.

The absolute power and torque are academic, if the system is linear then the improvement as a ratio is good enough.

2 more completed videos of my past work :)

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H3s-JlcXYc&feature=share&list=PL9lhReUyvkm02sKxSJHLGZI r0BOw3u5hp"]Defender Intercooler Upgrade - YouTube[/ame]


Things have slowed down of late with work taking my spare time.. but have made a start on my fridge mount and bed platform in the back.