GQ turbo intercooler
Submitted: Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 09:29
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andrewv
Hey Guys
,Just contemplating in putting a intercooler somewhere ?in my engine bay or thereabouts for my td42 patrol.I had a look at a GU intercooler and was wondering if this would suffice my needs or is there a better alternative?Thanks in advance!
UPDATE:I have decided from the responses I got that I will be staying with the viscous fan as it seems to be far superior in cooling the engine down as opposed to thermo/electric fans.I have also been told that an oil cooler would be a better way to go?
Till later
See Ya!
andy
Reply By: Member - John - Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 16:10
Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 16:10
Andrew, if you are in
Melbourne, have a chat with Andrew Williams at D & F Racing Products Pty Ltd
Factory 13/27- 29 Aster Ave Carrum Downs VIC 3201
ph: (03) 9775 0558
He made my i/c for a GU, great craftsman, it is a top mount and I am sure that a GU bonnet scoop will fit a GQ.
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Follow Up By: andrewv - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:53
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:53
Thanks I will do that in the near future.Thanks also for his contact details.
regards andy
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Reply By: David N. - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:33
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:33
Every bit helps.
I would definitely fit an oil cooler- as this reduces heat load on radiator.
I have a big oil cooler on my td42 and it makes a significant difference.
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Follow Up By: andrewv - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:51
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 08:51
Thanks David for your reply but where abouts did you mount your oil cooler and do you have the dimensions?.
regards andrew
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Follow Up By: David N. - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:05
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:05
see follow up below.
Cheers
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Reply By: David N. - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:05
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 12:05
G'day Andrew,
I have bypass filtering and all the oil from the bypass filter goes through a large "auto-transmission" cooler, then dumps back into the sump. I have it fitted behind the grill (as I have no intercooler).
On a mates with an intercooler, we fitted the oil cooler behind the 'roo bar at an angle- the bottom of it is a few inches higher than the bottom of the bar, and if doing serious off road it can be sort of hinged up to horizontal to get it right out of harms way.
With the bypass filtering AND oil cooler, my total sump capacity is increased to about twelve litres, which means the oil capacity is increased about twenty percent which also helps with cooling.
Combine that with "Redline
Water wetter", a viscous fan which works properly, high flow thermostat etc and I never have overheating problems now.
PS Did you know the lower percentage of glycol you can use, the better coolant works.
Water is a much better coolant than glycol- so if not needed for antifreeze,
water (with an inhibitor) is better.
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Water Wetter includes a good inhibitor.)
Have a look at the Redline website.
Cheers
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