intercooler question???

sam1989 · 28-05-2013, 21:38

please bear with me if this sounds dumb or stupid

I have a 2.7td maverick 1994 (no intercooler model)

can I just buy an intercooler and fit it like the later intercooled models?????

any pics or info would be great

many thanks in advance

darryl · 28-05-2013, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam1989

please bear with me if this sounds dumb or stupid

I have a 2.7td maverick 1994 (no intercooler model)

can I just buy an intercooler and fit it like the later intercooled models?????

any pics or info would be great

many thanks in advance

sorry to be blunt but no. don't know reason why but u cant I think so anyway

Lazy-Ferret · 28-05-2013, 21:52

It's not a straight swap. I think Ryan has some pictures somewhere, as he was going to try to do it.

Things like
Inlet mainifold is different (missing mountings)
The rocker cover oil filler is stepped to bring it further forward.
I think the output of the Turbo is also at a different angle.

sam1989 · 28-05-2013, 21:56

ok I didn't think so but was worth asking haha

thank you for your replies

stinka · 28-05-2013, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam1989

ok I didn't think so but was worth asking haha

thank you for your replies

Probably easier to pipe in a larger front mount to sit In front of your rad

Lazy-Ferret · 28-05-2013, 22:02

This was the thread I was thinking of, it never got finished, but it's got some pictures...

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ht=intercooler

sam1989 · 28-05-2013, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinka

Probably easier to pipe in a larger front mount to sit In front of your rad

hmmm the thought had crossed my mind lol

solarman216 · 28-05-2013, 22:03

It is not just a case of sticking an inter cooler on, there has to be some means of telling the fuel pump that more/denser air is going in and the TD does not have that facility, Rick

stinka · 28-05-2013, 22:05

Can't you just turn the fuel up ?

sam1989 · 28-05-2013, 22:05

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Originally Posted by solarman216

It is not just a case of sticking an inter cooler on, there has to be some means of telling the fuel pump that more/denser air is going in and the TD does not have that facility, Rick

thanks mate, well that's that then I wont be doing that haha

makeitfit · 28-05-2013, 22:07

pft you're all gay

It's perfectly do-able either top mount or front mount.
I went top just to keep it out the mud.
As said above you will need to make some I/C mounts, easy enough. Inlet mani is either a TIG welding mod or get a TDi one from the scrappy.
You'll need a bonnet too or do as I did and stick a scooby one on. Just angle grinder stuff really. Some silicone bends and clips etc.

See here for some ideas http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...er+intercooler
Bare in mind you'll probably get around 10-15 bhp with a bit of a tweak of the pump too. So if you can do it yourself there's some horses at the end of it for you

Lazy-Ferret · 28-05-2013, 22:10

Some more pics here.

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...rcooler&page=2

solarman216 · 28-05-2013, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinka

Can't you just turn the fuel up ?

possibly, but that would be a fixed thing, and the intercooler will be variable depending on outside air temperature, road speed, and engine load, just turning the pump up would probably produce smoke when the intercooler was not working at low road speed for instance, Rick

sam1989 · 28-05-2013, 22:13

will have a look at link now,

pump or something was turned up by previous owner as very quick for what it is (not 100%)

will look into it more I think

like said please bear with me as I am new to mechanical side of it

makeitfit · 28-05-2013, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

It is not just a case of sticking an inter cooler on, there has to be some means of telling the fuel pump that more/denser air is going in and the TD does not have that facility, Rick

Rick it's commonly done on turbo'd patrols and pre ECU ones at that.Basic I know but essentially the motor will be over fuelling a bit pre boost . Then again I like a bit of black smoke, I can see where I've been then

28-05-2013, 21:38	#1
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28-05-2013, 21:52	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	It's not a straight swap. I think Ryan has some pictures somewhere, as he was going to try to do it. Things like Inlet mainifold is different (missing mountings) The rocker cover oil filler is stepped to bring it further forward. I think the output of the Turbo is also at a different angle.

28-05-2013, 21:56	#4
sam1989 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: somerset Vehicle: Ford Maverick SWB 2.7td Posts: 80	ok I didn't think so but was worth asking haha thank you for your replies

28-05-2013, 22:02	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	This was the thread I was thinking of, it never got finished, but it's got some pictures... http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ht=intercooler

28-05-2013, 22:05	#9
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Can't you just turn the fuel up ?

28-05-2013, 22:07	#11
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	pft you're all gay It's perfectly do-able either top mount or front mount. I went top just to keep it out the mud. As said above you will need to make some I/C mounts, easy enough. Inlet mani is either a TIG welding mod or get a TDi one from the scrappy. You'll need a bonnet too or do as I did and stick a scooby one on. Just angle grinder stuff really. Some silicone bends and clips etc. See here for some ideas http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...er+intercooler Bare in mind you'll probably get around 10-15 bhp with a bit of a tweak of the pump too. So if you can do it yourself there's some horses at the end of it for you

28-05-2013, 22:10	#12
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Some more pics here. http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...rcooler&page=2

28-05-2013, 22:13	#14
sam1989 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: somerset Vehicle: Ford Maverick SWB 2.7td Posts: 80	will have a look at link now, pump or something was turned up by previous owner as very quick for what it is (not 100%) will look into it more I think like said please bear with me as I am new to mechanical side of it