D-tronic or not to D-tronic

Voxson,
As far as I am aware it will only alter your fuel timing in a more precise manner, and work in conjunction with your ECU. From what I've found it may help control boost, but not increase it.
It will help extend the life of your clutch.
Check the Safari Site for details and test results on the dtronic.
Chaz

Voxson,
You would be better off to contact (Safari) Dtronic direct for info on how it actually works. I have one fitted and I believe it does nothing more than re-map the fuel and adjust timing. The turbo is not linked to the engine management system. It can be adjusted through the fitting of a Boost Control Valve which allows the boost to come on earlier in the rev range, which can be an advantage when towing or driving in sand. Improvements can also be obtained through the fitment of a mandrel exhaust which reduces flow restriction.

Having said all that, if you don't tow, then you may not need any of the above improvements.

Wizard
Prado TD
Gold Coast

Voxson,
From what I understand the D-Tronic changes all sorts of things and allows higher temps within the system, which includes the boost to fuel ratio etc. I've fitted the D-tronic and yes it has made a difference, low down and up at the top more so. Fuel consumption is ever so slightly worse, performance comes at a price unfortunately. I find that the engine seems "happier" when towing, I did a sand run last year the performance was considerably different, for the better. I'm glad I fitted the D-Tronic, in case I have any mechanical problems I have to remeber to take it off for the warranty issues it presents. I have a 2000 3.0 ltr TD, an early one so I'm a tad more sensetive to mechanical issues which touch wood I haven't had as yet. Fitting a 3 inch exhaust pipe from the braided section at the front pipe also made quite a significant change after fitting the D-Tronic. Something to be aware of. As usual my experiences and views.

Voxson

I recently read some where that due to the remapping in the 2005 GU that the D-Tronic system did not improve the low down torque all that much. I have a 2005 GU and I am waiting for some more people to have a go before I purchase the system.

Angus

Hows it going ,

Have found the dtronic to be the best accsessory that I have bought for my patrol, 2001 model .

I believe the unit obtains the advertised figures , you just have to work out if this is a worthwhile modification for your vehicle, for me this was the simplest / most cost effective way to get more power. IE plug and play

My vehicle suffered a kind of deadband low in the rev range , more apparent in the manual , which has been removed.

Glenn

From what I understand the Dtronic is just a variable resistor. Have read of a few people having problems with them eg. engine light coming on, radio interferance. Their customer service sux too. ;)