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Intercooler on 80 series.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:47 pm
by Travo
Has anyone fitted an intercooler to a turbo diesel 80 series and was it worth the effort?
Regards Travo
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:51 pm
by Chucky
I run a air to air intercooler and yes it is worth the effort.
If they didn't work then all these new 4bys coming out wouldn't have them standard.
Re: Intercooler on 80 series.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:01 am
by 80diesel4play
Travo wrote:Has anyone fitted an intercooler to a turbo diesel 80 series and was it worth the effort?
Regards Travo
Add a pyro in and watch the inlet charge drop - and the engine last longer...
Notice in summer how you loose boost??? bingo! not with the I/C.
try and avoid a bonnet or top moount - heat sink kills efficiency.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:23 pm
by Travo
Sorry to sound stupit but I'm new to this turbo gig, what is a pyro and also where/who should I purchase an intercooler from, thanks for responses Travo
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:08 pm
by Toy80Diesel
Travo wrote:Sorry to sound stupit but I'm new to this turbo gig, what is a pyro and also where/who should I purchase an intercooler from, thanks for responses Travo
Pyro(meter) : Its a thermometer for your exhaust gas temperature or EGT as its usually known by.
Adding the intercooler reduces the temp and you get cooler air into your engine.
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:18 am
by 80diesel4play
Travo wrote:Sorry to sound stupit but I'm new to this turbo gig, what is a pyro and also where/who should I purchase an intercooler from, thanks for responses Travo
Pyro gauge - buy from a truck parts mob - cheaper. VDO is a good brand. They have full kits availabel - all you have to do is get an exhaust hookup done.
As for Intercooler - you can either get one made up custom or get an off the shelf deal. PM me if you want to be pointed in a direction.