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NorthernDefender90

Member Since: 19 Aug 2021
Location: Leeds
Posts: 13

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Best performance intercooler for 2.4 tdci

Hi All,

In the process of refurbishing engine. While it's out, i think it makes sense to fit a performance intercooler for a remap down the road. I've seen there are quite a few out there from Allisport and empire tuning.

Does anyone have any view as to which is best or is there not much in it.

Cheers.

16th Oct 2023 2:53pm

NoLimits

Member Since: 29 Dec 2022
Location: Somerset
Posts: 51

I don't think there is much in it, I got mine remapped by BAS so I bought their intercooler at the same time, it's big and seems to work ok.

I'd choose who you want to buy the remap from and then buy their intercooler

16th Oct 2023 3:41pm

jpboost

Member Since: 13 Apr 2021
Location: Gatwick
Posts: 375

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

If possible, I'd look at getting one with Cast end tanks as these should be less prone to cracking around welds on the end tanks.

They're all a significant improvement over the standard item and for 99% of us, I'd say they're all pretty much interchangeable. I've only got experience of the BAS and Airtec ones(both have cast end tanks) but in reality I doubt you'd be able to tell which intercooler (from any of the uprated ones from the main suppliers) was fitted from the drivers seat.

16th Oct 2023 4:01pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3623

BAS. Quality and customer service are superb.

16th Oct 2023 6:30pm

NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1572

Think the BAS ones don’t seem to split on the weld like some others.

16th Oct 2023 8:37pm

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2331

I cant remember hearing of any issues from the following

BAS
IRB Developments (sometimes hard to get hold of but knows his onions)
Alive tuning 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

16th Oct 2023 10:14pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2237

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

My standard one popped.

Alisport one split (they did repair it free of charge)

I now have a BAS one which is really nice quality > 110 XS Double Cab
> Instagram @simonlanemind

17th Oct 2023 8:36am

NorthernDefender90

Member Since: 19 Aug 2021
Location: Leeds
Posts: 13

Thanks everyone, I'll talk to BAS to see if they have any in stock.
If not then the AIRTEC seems to be the next best with cast ends.

17th Oct 2023 9:08am

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 1801

On my 2.2 with aircon I found the BAS IC to be a very good fit, all you have to do, as with many other larger IC’s, is trim a redundant piece of plastic bracket off the main coolant radiator. BAS provides full instructions with diagrams.
I would also recommend fitting new BAS silicon hoses if you don’t have them already.

17th Oct 2023 11:17am

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