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| LRmud Member Since: 22 Oct 2014 Location: IV12 Highland Posts: 198   
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Yesterday, the Allisport Double Core Intercooler arrived. Beautifully made, by the way - and sooo shiny!
The Bonnet Slam Panel needed a bit of cutting and the nearside panel needed opening out to accommodate the extra depth.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I had tuned the FIP last week and it was still a bit smokey. I haven't tuned the FIP any more yet but right now the engine seems 100% transformed. I can make progress down the road with less right foot and when I need the power it's right there - no hesitation. EGT is currently around 540 degC maximum but generally sits around 300 degC normal running. I should've done this much earlier in my ownership but at £470, it seemed a bit steep. Now though, I've got to say I'm glad I bit the bullet. 
I'll try and edit to add some pics later - done. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1989 Defender 90 Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V |
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15th Mar 2016 11:08am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 
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Have to agree. One of the best things I did to my 200tdi. Super modification.
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15th Mar 2016 4:03pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3346 
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Interesting reading.
I had read that if you did just the intercooler with no pump tweak it makes it ;less powerful as it is effectively under fuelling. Will save up the pennies I think Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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15th Mar 2016 4:11pm |
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| LRmud Member Since: 22 Oct 2014 Location: IV12 Highland Posts: 198
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Before I started any tuning, I recorded 470 degC when absolutely canning it
The FIP Pin was then turned, starwheel turned, smoke screw turned, then Starwheel was adjusted a wee bit to keep the smoke sensible. I left the nylon washer/spacer in place for now. It was still a bit smokey on take-off and hard acceleration - so, probably still overfuelling. Max EGT was about 509 degC. Then the Intercooler arrived so instead of faffing about with more FIP tuning to reduce smoke, I fitted the Intercooler. I now have less smoke than before, but EGT is at 540 degC. I was expecting it to be lower TBH, but I'm quite happy with what it's doing. Nowhere near the figures of 690/700 degC quoted elsewhere. I also have a one box, free-flowing exhaust fitted so that should help keep the temp sensible. If you are fitting this Intercooler, it needs more fuel than standard, but as I said, it was probably over-fuelled before I fitted it. I'm sure I could tweek some more but very happy for now...then again, knowing myself, I'll tweek it again next week!!!!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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15th Mar 2016 4:46pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7693 
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i guess the colder air is making more use of the fuel with it overfueled hence the higher EGT with the I/C.
if it has been std it could well of been lower i guess. if it makes you feel better mine goes to 725.... Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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15th Mar 2016 4:48pm |
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| LRmud Member Since: 22 Oct 2014 Location: IV12 Highland Posts: 198
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Whoooaaahhhh!! All stop! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1989 Defender 90 Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V |
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15th Mar 2016 4:50pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7693
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yep, change up point! well its an auto but you get the idea! Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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15th Mar 2016 4:59pm |
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