Reasons Why Your 80 Series Intercooler Is Holding You Back (And What to Do About It)
If you have a turbodiesel and you find it struggling on hills or overheating when towing, the factory 80-series intercooler could be the culprit, affecting power and fuel efficiency. Be it a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series, a Hilux or a Nissan GU Patrol, High Performance Diesel (HPD) has Australian-engineer ed intercooler kits made for your platform, including the 80 Series intercooler. This is what you need to know. Understanding the Function of an Intercooler Your turbocharged engine has an important part called the intercooler. The turbocharger heats the compressed air, which reduces its density and oxygen content. This can have an effect on engine performance, especially during fuel combustion and exhaust gas temperature rise. An intercooler is a heat exchanger that cools the compressed air between the turbocharger and the engine intake, increasing its density and oxygen content, which in turn improves engine efficiency, power, combustion, and fuel economy. Factory intercoolers...