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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765   
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I used the Search function and found some good general info on members' POV on various intercoolers, but none as a comparison. As such, has anyone seen/fitted/tested more than one make?
The obvious ones I am interested in, (perhaps) in order, are as follows: Alive BAS Allisport/IRB Twisted I cannot decide which one. Heard good things about Alive and BAS, mixed views (quality) on the Allisport, and the Twisted (as with everything Twisted) seems to be £150+ more expensive than the others for no apparent reason. That's the cost of some silicon hoses. Any thoughts?  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Mar 2018 11:07am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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In addition to the 4 you mention, there is a very good one available from a German supplier. Actually produced in Austria I believe. I have this installed for a few years now. Perfect.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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31st Mar 2018 11:17am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3025  
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£150 more gets you.. err a Twisted logo.
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31st Mar 2018 11:20am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765
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^^^ Done. Always a sucker for a logo
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Mar 2018 11:58am |
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| Tdi4 Member Since: 24 Oct 2014 Location: Houten Posts: 513  
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Allisport here. Np at all and great service.
I don't think Alive makes them or do they?? I thought they used allisport. Got the radiator from them as well a defender from 1984 pretending to be a puma with a touch of Range Rover |
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31st Mar 2018 12:25pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 832  
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Used Alisport for 200k miles on my old 300 tdi - no problems - BUT have just had the BAS intercooler fitted to the 2.4 puma because my experience with the BAS RRC2 has given me great faith in Pete's customer support - more or less instant and accurate.
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31st Mar 2018 1:21pm |
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| doncarloz Member Since: 29 Oct 2017 Location: Styria Posts: 60  
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Looks like a Chiptech-Intercooler to me. http://www.chiptech.at/defender_ladeluftkuehler_chiptech/ |
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31st Mar 2018 2:03pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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The Alive Ultimate Defender intercooler indeed looks very much like the Chiptech intercooler. The Entreq intercooler which I have also seems the same one from Chiptech. When you work out the forex, the prices of Entreq and Alive are virtually the same, so would say buy basis the best shipping cost depending your location. As said, I have this intercooler from Entreq, it is really a plug 'n play perfect fit, and no chance that this Chiptech ever will split its welds under the pressure.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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31st Mar 2018 2:21pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7699 
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i have an Alisport one in my 110 fitted 2012 or similar, no problems with it
have an Alive Ultimate 1 in my 90 softop. fitted last year they both work, neither gave it immediate extra oomph, both lowered engine coolant running temps under load. much a muchness really. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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31st Mar 2018 3:53pm |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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I have an Alive intercooler the top one! Now out here alisport don’t get a nod because of failures. This may not be a problem in the uk, however with postage out here, once bitten! They may be now a top draw product and with excellent customer service, I dont know. However the the Alive product works better at plus 50C than Land Rover at 35C ambient. It’s built like a brick ...you know! Could be wrong I seem too think it’s Austrian.👍
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1st Apr 2018 12:25pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19608
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Out of interest, did you change coolant and replace with original fluid or replace for brand new fluid? How many degrees roughly running temp difference did you notice? Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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1st Apr 2018 1:16pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7699
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No same coolant
Pulling 3.5t uphill at 60mph over 2-3 miles temp 8-10deg lower as shown on scsnguage when compared to same setup and loading and ambient over std intercooler. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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1st Apr 2018 2:48pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19608
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Quite a reasonable gain then.
Reason I asked was because when I changed my coolant over that reduced running temp a little too. So, as you've used the same coolant it definteky goes to show the updated intercooler is doing its thing as it should. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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1st Apr 2018 3:37pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7875 
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I went for the BAS Hi-Flow because I liked the research he did and published. It was developed to be optimal for the Puma engine so seemed a sensible choice to me. It was also however that I wanted a package deal with remap, seemed to make sense. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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