Towing a caravan with Steinbauer chips and 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust

[Gypsy_Pete]

Hi all, I'll be towing a 1700 kg (probably 2000kg loaded) van with my 2010 GU patrol 3.0lt auto. I've just had the chip and exhaust installed in order to increase towing ability.

The 4WD shop says that the 2.75" exhaust won't cause turbo boost issues on the CRD engine. So at this stage I have not gone the extra $700 to get gauges and a pillar pod.

I've read about turbo boost problems and excessive exhaust gas temperatures on sustained load. What is the best way to ensure I don't have problems when towing? Should I always disengage overdrive for instance? We generally have break stops every couple of hours and I'll let the engine keep running for a minute or two.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

[create]

At an absolute minimum you need to have a EGT gauge. They should be standard on all turbo diesels! When you are towing you need to watch it constantly. Yes there is some evidence to suggest that a 2.75" is better for boost control but I think jury is out on that one.

[rex]

egt gauge at least mate I tow van about 2t with 2008 crd manual watch the gauge like a hawk wont beleave how hot the gas gets if your not carefull

[kevin07]

egt like others say is a must no one I know has boost issues with the 2.75 but you should really consider the egt and add an ultragauge does boost eng temp and many many more gauges also clears eng faults if any occur. good weapon to have while your out an about. after that maybe consider blocking the egr

[threedogs]

X4 you need to "see" whats going on with your motor in advance so you can correct your driving style to suit.
If EGTs start to climb you can back off or whatever but at least you know whats going on, I'd be fitting EGT and water temp
if doing heaps of towing.

[Steve4wdin]

I'll throw a spanner in the works, You shouldn't really tow in over drive. Not good for gear box. Second. Don't drive the Patrol like its stolen and you won't need gauges. There a nice to have not a must have.
Steve

[Drew]

I tow a 2t van, treat paddy like your mrs and she'll be right but ....

Get at least an egt gauge
A scanguage
I have a 2.75" zorst

Then drive by the gauges like the others say.

Remember she's a 4cyl, she's not gonna belt around with the van and if its not relatively flat no 5th

Oh I also put Chaz's torque converter lock in and that makes a difference even when not towing

[Lonicus]

I've noticed absolutely no difference in boost from factory after putting on the 2.75 Beaudesert. However, given that you've also put a chip in as well I'd be inclined to get the gauges to make sure all is well as you go.


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[Drew]

Funny how it works, that was the first thing I put on and I noticed mine had more zip

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[Gypsy_Pete]

Thanks threedogs, I was looking at a similar set up using Autometer gauges today. The gauges and pillar pod would set me back $410 which I don't mind but I've been quoted an extra $300+ for installation. I know that $710 is a lot cheaper than an engine but on top of the $3,000 for the chip & exhaust, it was an expense I just don't need right now. Are my prices over quoted?