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  1. 17th January 2006, 08:29 AM #1
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    Intercooler upgrade only - worth it?

    I have looked at the forum for a while now regarding the chip upgrades, but what would be the benefit of just fitting an upgraded intercooler (like bruce davis model).
    the reason is obvious - i have a TD5 2003 Disco that lacks that bit of oomph, but i am wary of the chips due to the higher operating temps etc.
    i could just add both, but don't want to spend a heap of dough (the usual story, i know!).
    any advice?
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    well, a mate of mine used to work as a consultant to LRA before the Ford takeover. They had a Storm (TD5) engine on the dyno there that had the intercooler core doubled in thickness, and the boost tweaked up 1psi, no other mapping or fueling mods.
    It was delivering 20% more power and torque.
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    hi rick,
    that sounds pretty impressive and what i am really looking for, so i will investigate a bit more.
    thanks for the reply.
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    What does Bruce's intercooler upgrade cost?

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    Originally posted by p38arover
    What does Bruce's intercooler upgrade cost?

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    I'm guessing that there isn't a standard size for intercooler inlet/outlet pipes.

    Does anyone know?

    I read on ebay that 300tdi is 51mm.

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    MR Auto quoted me a couple of weeks ago around $1500 for the intercooler upgrade.
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  8. 17th January 2006, 12:30 PM #8
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    The is a guy in South Australia that also makes a larger intercooler. Don't know how much though. Its often referred to as the South Australian intercooler.

    Other people may know about it
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    Originally posted by johnv
    The is a guy in South Australia that also makes a larger intercooler. Don't know how much though. Its often referred to as the South Australian intercooler.

    Other people may know about it
    Probably makes sense, if he refered to it as the NSW intercooler and lived in and sold them from Sth Aust. you might be a little bit doubtful of his credentials, as well as his sanity.
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    300Tdi

    Looked at this for my 300 but was told by a couple of Landrover Specialists that on this engine (Mechanically injected) the best and most economical way for a power increase is getting the pump looked at. I have been told there is a Melbourne company who do this and you can expect around 20% increase for around $800-$1000

    Not sure who but guessing Berrimah diesel or the like would be able to do this. Probably based more around fine tuning the settings and possibly injectors than anything.

    Anyone heard of anyone in SA who they trust to do this sort of work? Would really just like to reduce the turbo lag, happy with mid and top end performance.
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