Thread: my perentie turbo build

The standard radiator is very good provided it is clean
You won’t need to upgrade it with a KLR kit
Mine kit is 2 yrs old with no issues
Check/ replace the thermostat if necessary though.

Originally Posted by Zcoota

Loving this thread and the workmanship. I have to admit I'm about to pull the trigger on a KLR kit. Has anyone needed to upgrade the radiator or is the stocky up to the job?

I would say it really depends on how you tune it. (Fuel screw). A diesel will run cooler when it runs leaner.

There's no reason to change the radiator unless you have problems.

Originally Posted by Zcoota

Loving this thread and the workmanship. I have to admit I'm about to pull the trigger on a KLR kit. Has anyone needed to upgrade the radiator or is the stocky up to the job?

Mmm...KLR? Son's mate went down the DIY Holset route..some pics have been posted....more work yes but a better outcome re power etc and way cheaper too . Son's mate works with a guy with a Perentie and his KLR turbo kit has not provided as good an outcome in terms of power and tractability.

Just sayin☺

Originally Posted by INter674

Mmm...KLR? Son's mate went down the DIY Holset route..some pics have been posted....more work yes but a better outcome re power etc and way cheaper too . Son's mate works with a guy with a Perentie and his KLR turbo kit has not provided as good an outcome in terms of power and tractability.

Just sayin☺

Can you provide any data points to back up that statment?

For about the same money you can fit a TD5 rad and intercooler plus HX30/35 giving 20psi plus...and EGTs of less than 400 no matter how hard you push it. Max eeve seen is 350 on a long steep hill climb.

Boost is available off idle with no perceptable lag whereas the Garrett kit has some lag..so we believe...and EGTs exceed 550 when pushed...so we believe. No bonnet mods needed but rad mounts need to be removed as well as some fabrication etc..but nothing that can't be achieved DIY and/or bought in parts/fabrication.

Our main reason tho was to save money and facilitate a better installation and better power/EGT outcomes.

But naturally the KLR kit is skewed conservatively and this is fine if you are time poor and money rich☺

Originally Posted by INter674

For about the same money you can fit a TD5 rad and intercooler plus HX30/35 giving 20psi plus...and EGTs of less than 400 no matter how hard you push it. Max eeve seen is 350 on a long steep hill climb.

Boost is available off idle with no perceptable lag whereas the Garrett kit has some lag..so we believe...and EGTs exceed 550 when pushed...so we believe. No bonnet mods needed but rad mounts need to be removed as well as some fabrication etc..but nothing that can't be achieved DIY and/or bought in parts/fabrication.

Our main reason tho was to save money and facilitate a better installation and better power/EGT outcomes.

But naturally the KLR kit is skewed conservatively and this is fine if you are time poor and money rich☺

That's great you are happy with your setups.

I don't want this thread to turn into an argument, but i cannot fathom how the gt22 could possibly be more laggy than a hx30 or hx35. That really seems counter intuitive to me.

Maybe you can create a thread with your turbo builds inter?

Originally Posted by asmit

That's great you are happy with your setups.

I don't want this thread to turn into an argument, but i cannot fathom how the gt22 could possibly be more laggy than a hx30 or hx35. That really seems counter intuitive to me.

Maybe you can create a thread with your turbo builds inter?

Fair call re lag..we hope to get more info from an owner/workmate of a KLR kit once the virus abates...and do a direct side by side comparison.

Re a thread...we work on Patrols in the main..the Perentie was a one off but based on a lot of research re using Holset v Gt, intercooling, optimum boost levels, expected EGTs etc..and certainly has had the most satisfying outcome☺

Originally Posted by INter674

Mmm...KLR? Son's mate went down the DIY Holset route..some pics have been posted....more work yes but a better outcome re power etc and way cheaper too . Son's mate works with a guy with a Perentie and his KLR turbo kit has not provided as good an outcome in terms of power and tractability.

Just sayin☺

I guess how much is way cheaper ? How much did he save and how experienced is your son's mate with diesels.

So far from what I can see I'm looking at about a grand premium to buy the KLR kit but for that get a kit in a box and minimise my time off the road and can tap into their experience for a bit of support. I'm confident with petrol engines but turbo diesels are a whole new game for me and I don't really want to lunch the motor. Equally that's a grand of overtime I'll have to work up.....