Intercooler
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 15:43
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Bigbuddy
I am looking to install a larger capacity intercooler for my BT 50 and don't have any knowledge of which one is the most reliable. Cheers Bigbuddy
Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 16:19
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 16:19
Google cross country intercoolers, they are a SA mob who make upgrade intercoolers and there may be one for the BT50.
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Reply By: Member - RobnJane(VIC) - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 20:36
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 20:36
Hi Bigbuddy,
Out of genuine curiosity, I want to ask, why do you want to install a larger intercooler, ie what do you expect to gain, what else do you intend to modify in conjunction with changing the intercooler, and what's your 'payback' calculation.
I ask because I thought of upgrading the exhaust on our car, but really struggle to see a reasonable payback, apart from a claimed increase in performance, and I struggle to put a value on that.
Anyway, good luck in your quest, and I look forward to further
feedback.
Rob.
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Follow Up By: Isuzumu - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 21:08
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 21:08
Hi RobnJane, if I can add a bit of info here...... First up I am not sure of your vehicle, from your photo looks like a Nissan 3.0 lt sorry if I am wrong.
It all depends on if your vehicle can use a performance chip or not. My old Isuzu MU now 16 years old was built before electronics or computer operated fuel injector pumps. So I have a 3 inch mandrel bent exhaust (which you can put on any diesel no matter what year) and a air to water intercooler, I have also adjusted the injector pump for more fuel and run up to 17 lbs of boost on the turbo. Now you do not just go and do this with out a bit of knowledge and have fitted a couple of extra gauges. First a boost gauge and most important a EGT gauge (Exhaust Gas Temperature).
MY old MU started life with 92Kw and 275Nm of torque, now running around 130Kw and over 400NMs of torque.
So it depends on what you want and nothing is impossible with a diesel motor.
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 09:31
Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 09:31
It might of helped if Bigbuddy said why he wanted a bigger intercooler on his BT50.
Whats RobnJane vehicle got to do with it..... because he has a Nissan does that mean he can't ask the question?
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Follow Up By: Isuzumu - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 13:08
Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 13:08
It's up to them to tell me if they do not want my in put, same as Bigbuddy, so go have a cold shower olcoolone
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 08:11
Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 08:11
Isuzumu, it's nothing to do with input so I don't see why your getting your skirt in a tangle.
I just couldn't see why you started your reply of with "Hi RobnJane, if I can add a bit of info here...... First up I am not sure of your vehicle, from your photo looks like a Nissan 3.0 lt sorry if I am wrong."
And then went on to say nothing relating to Nissans.
You were the one jumping to conclusions regarding Bigbuddy's post thinking he want mega power.
So you run a bigger turbo on you MU?
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Follow Up By: Bigbuddy - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 11:05
Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 11:05
Hi RobnJane, thanks for your response, I understand where your coming from in justifying the expense. I travel approx 45,000km per year so if I can reduce any cost by 5% I'm happy, I am also looking to preserve the motor in anyway so if this extends the motors live as
well it all helps. I am also looking at upgrading the exhaust. These changes may not work or be cost efficient but I will be comfortable with the changes I have made. regards Bugbuddy
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Reply By: Isuzumu - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 20:51
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 20:51
I have a air to water intercooler and would not put anything else on. No matter what speed your doing the intercooler is still working at its best efficiency.
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Reply By: Polaris - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 11:51
Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 11:51
Check out the
Ranger / BT50 intercooler thread on Australian 4x4 Action.
Here
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Reply By: lance m1 - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 16:39
Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 16:39
Bigbuddy i have a 2009 BT50 and have changed to a larger intercooler and also changed the exhaust system. You will be surprised at the extra torque you get. Have a look at the Northside4x4Brisbane site for info re. the intercooler. However, whilst their intercooler was successful it was very difficult to fit. lasue
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