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Shall i fit a new intercooler?
Benji:
Having a bit of a problem with power.....or lack of it when towing (which is all the time) so been thinking about fitting a new and improved intercooler as they quote up to 30% more power.
Has anybody fitted one and can you recommend a manufacturer and supplier?
Are there any drawbacks, like long term engine damage?
Thanks guys.
Ben
robbie:
interesting question, I dont know the answer but am interested too
muddyweb:
Uprated intercoolers will help, and will provide more torque / power. As to the 30%, I wouldn't like to say.
In any event, they need to be fitted as part of an overall upgrade... the engine and fuelling will need to be adjusted at the same time, else you won't get the benefits and that's where damage can occur.
I wholeheartedly recommend Allisport for this... His prices include fitting at their workshops in Gloucester, he knows what he is doing and is generally a nice chap.
Budgie:
If I was to do it again I think I'd go with Allisport as well.
I've got an Allards kit fitted in the Disco and it works well but I could never get hold of anyone while I was fitting the kit and the parts turned up, in dribs & drabs, over about a week or so.
When it came to doing the fueling I took advice from Allards but also used this site http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/more_power/Power_ve.htm which explains the process well. I would take note of the warnings though and if your not sure what your doing, don't try.
Some of the adjustments on the site can make a difference without a larger intercooler, although it will have greater affect with one.
If you make any alterations to the injector pump settings then make sure you make a note of what you've done so you can put it back if it doesn't work!!!
Disco Inferno:
Mine was done by jeremy fearn as fitted upgrade,
This in cluded an dintercooler the size of devon, boost increase, and pump modification.
Goes like brown smelly stuff off a shovel
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