Hi there!
I have a Brazilian International 2.8 HS engine with VNT turbo fitted in my 2000 Defender Td5.
I bought the vehicle with the engine already installed and it works really fine: LOTS of torque at low revs, greater acceleration than with my former 300 Tdi Defender, etc.
Nevertheless I' ve always wondered whether it has the correct intercooler fitted. It has the original LR 300 Tdi intercooler installed. It also has an original LR 300 Tdi radiator installed but so far does not heat (it does not have AC though).
Isn´t this intercooler a bit small for the 2.8 engine? If so which would be the correct intercooler for my engine?
Will a bigger intercooler only improve my performance if I tweak the turbo boost?
I understand there are several Defender 90 owners in the States who have swapped their V8's for Brazilian International 2.8 engines so there may be some people with experience on this out there.
Thanks !
Cheers!
Santiago
I have a Brazilian International 2.8 HS engine with VNT turbo fitted in my 2000 Defender Td5.
I bought the vehicle with the engine already installed and it works really fine: LOTS of torque at low revs, greater acceleration than with my former 300 Tdi Defender, etc.
Nevertheless I' ve always wondered whether it has the correct intercooler fitted. It has the original LR 300 Tdi intercooler installed. It also has an original LR 300 Tdi radiator installed but so far does not heat (it does not have AC though).
Isn´t this intercooler a bit small for the 2.8 engine? If so which would be the correct intercooler for my engine?
Will a bigger intercooler only improve my performance if I tweak the turbo boost?
I understand there are several Defender 90 owners in the States who have swapped their V8's for Brazilian International 2.8 engines so there may be some people with experience on this out there.
Thanks !
Cheers!
Santiago