[Nicko88]

Keen to see the results to your EGTs.

I previously owned a lot of JDM track cars a decade ago and we would run pretty cheap intercoolers.. I've seen a **** load of tests between big name intercoolers and no name branded coolers and the results have usually been fairly minimal in difference with big name coolers often losing out..

I am yet to upgrade my intercooler on my td42 because I just can't justify spending over 2k for something that (in my opinion) really shouldn't be anymore than 1k (if that) to achieve the same if not better results as big name intercoolers.

 

[Nicko88]

I fitted a similar cheap eBay IC when I did my TD42T conversion in 2015 and I’ve never had a problem with it nor with EGTs.
I have a Panasonic fan under it and a Jaycar 50C temp switch on the IC that activates the fan but it does run most of the time in Summer. I have an override switch in the cabin and a LED to show when it’s on.

I fitted an eBay “Navara” style scoop for mine.

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What sort of egt's were you seeing pre and post install (cruising/max)?

 

[Nicko88]

There was no pre-installation. It was fitted when I did the conversion. Max I’ve seen pulling 2.7t caravan up a hill was 450C but I backed off when engine temps got to 115C.
Rarely see over 300 driving normally.. I don’t flog it.

That's impressive considering you're towing 2.7 tonnes.

I'm running the stock intercooler and about 16 psi on the stock turbo on what might not be the greatest tune. Max I've seen is 537 degrees very briefly absolutely giving it uphill.

So if I can get my set up to the point where I'm seeing Max 450 up a long hill (in summer) towing near 2.5t between 80-100km/h that's a win in my books.

 

[Nicko88]

Yea I have a td42 - the stock turbo is at her limits especially with a stock intercooler.