looking for an intercooler

[Michael Montgomery]

Hi Guys looking for a intercooler for my 80 series. Been quoted 740 plus VAT for the system from Allisport.

Does the system reduce the life of the engine in anyway and really make a justified difference?

Also I was advised to get a pre-set fuelling cam for the pump which sorts out all the fiddling out of getting the right flow for the system. Does anyone have experience on this?

Thanks

 

[Julian Voelcker]

If correctly installed, it shouldn't affect the longevity of the engine that much.

If tuned correctly you should be able to get 20-30% increase in power and torque.

Going for a modified fuelling cam will help, but you still really need to get the pump tuned properly to get the most out of the system.

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Was told around 30-40 bhp improvement in power gains. The kit looks good but it is not cheap. Here in Cyprus the weather is hot 9 months of the year. Are intercoolers good for the engine for cooling or is this a myth?

 

[Rob]

In theory it does, but only if you tune the pump properly. If you run it too rich you will end up with a hotter engine than you started with.

 

[LandCruiser1978]

Well for all you 12v boys you now stand a chance against a 24v ...

My friends 12v now has an Allisport cooler 3inch exhaust and modified fuel pump and is running 1.2bar boost Total cost for all these mods £2000

My 24v only has a stainless exhaust and blanked egr

Kind of raced him on a private runway from the lights to 110mph they were the same side by side all the way

 

[Julian Voelcker]

I guess you friend's 12 valve wasn't tuned properly

A well tuned intercooled 12 valve will always beat a well tuned standard 24 valve.

As for the exhaust, the 3" is only worth it with a 3" dump pipe, with out it you only really need to go to 2.5" or just cut out the main box and replace with a straight through.