Upgraded TD5 intercoolers

**LandyAndy** · 11th August 2010, 06:51 PM

Hi Guys
Upgraded intercoolers for the TD5.(D2 and Defender)
How many of you guys are running the aftermarket types and which ones.
What sort of price did you pay and are you happy with it?????
I asked Tombie about a group buy on the ASE intercooler he reccomends but doesnt think its possible as they are a high labour content item.They sell for $1200 delivered.
How many are looking at buying an upgraded intercooler soon????
Im about to order and will be phoning ASE and possibly other suppliers in the next few days.
Let me know if you INTEND buying one SOON,will see if I can sort a discount if a few order at once.
Please keep the replys genuine,no point saying 10 of us want one and it turns out only 3 really do.
If you TDi owners are about to buy one to suit your Defender/D1,wouldnt hurt replying too.
Thanks
Andrew

**Narangga** · 11th August 2010, 07:16 PM

Bought mine from TRS so can't tell you what specific variety it is.

Have one so don't need another one from the group buy sorry.

**LandyAndy** · 11th August 2010, 07:41 PM

Theirs look like the ASE unit.
Did you fit it yourself???
Did it fit properly and easily????
Happy with the improvement???
Thanks
Andrew

**Narangga** · 11th August 2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Theirs look like the ASE unit.
Did you fit it yourself???
Did it fit properly and easily????
Happy with the improvement???
Thanks
Andrew

1. Don't know sorry.

2. Had an apprentice called Derek who helped out - spanners and all!

3. Yes and yes - although Derek had a bit of an issue fitting his into the D2a.

4. Yep. It was put in after the ECU upgrade and I believe it made an improvement. ECU + Intercooler makes towing a 1 ton camper a breeze.

**justinc** · 11th August 2010, 08:04 PM

Andy, they are a really good item, we have fitted both Defender and D2 ones and very happy. These engines really need them with the boost box and 20+psi boost

You won't be dissappointed. $1200 sounds about right,including freight.

JC

**Catmatt** · 11th August 2010, 08:09 PM

Count me in!!

I've ordered an upgraded ECU, the EGR kit arrived today and after looking at my stock intercooler - am thinking (Wanting) I need better!......and that will include an upgraded turbo in the near future!!

I have a stock TD5 with no ancillaries and am determined the get the power plant sorted out before I start adding bullbar, winch etc, etc.

After my lifted, bar'd, draws, fridged, tyred but still stock engined D1.....which I was kore than happy with (Apart from the road performance) - I'll have a great TD5 workhorse that will be capable of just about every thing I want it to do....and it still only got 72,000K's

**LandyAndy** · 11th August 2010, 08:23 PM

My gut feeling is go with the ASE unit.They are "LOCAL" for us if there is an issue.The UK imports are cheaper,but prefer local back-up.
Im willing to pay their full price,we may get them a bit cheaper if a bunch of us want them.
Andrew

**bitdist** · 11th August 2010, 08:41 PM

I'm interested too as it is on the list !!

cheers

**CraigE** · 11th August 2010, 08:54 PM

I may be interested too. Do that and see if there is an improvement and then maybe ECU.
Cheers
Craig

**LandyAndy** · 11th August 2010, 09:11 PM

They go hand in hand Craig.
You wouldnt belive the difference in HP between my D2 and the Deefer thats identical to yours.D2 is better than a V8!!!!
Andrew

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