Intercooler Recommendation

**jack** · 12th March 2018, 09:45 PM

Hello,

Looks like I have a pinhole in my Intercooler, what replacement do the gurus recommend (and why)?

I've seen some cheap eBay specials and some ridiculously priced ones up to $1600.

Cheers

**NissanPatrol.com.au** · 12th March 2018 09:45 PM

**nissannewby** · 12th March 2018, 10:06 PM

Do you have a budget Jack?

**jack** · 12th March 2018, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by nissannewby

Do you have a budget Jack?

Unfortunately yes I do, and I'd like it to fit the standard hole in the bonnet.

**mudski** · 12th March 2018, 11:02 PM

For a stock motor Jack, the cheap welded units will be fine. In my opinion, for a 3ltr, the cost per performance gain buying a top end cooler would not be worth it at all. A taller scoop will be far more effective than the OEM scoop.

**nissannewby** · 12th March 2018, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by jack

Unfortunately yes I do, and I'd like it to fit the standard hole in the bonnet.

One of the companies that does a welded recore should fine. Or one of the cheap units like mudski describes. I believe there some hpd knockoff ones available one eBay for a reasonable price.

**jack** · 12th March 2018, 11:10 PM

Thanks guys, appreciated. Do you have any links?

**Hodge** · 13th March 2018, 07:26 AM

On my 3L CRD I've used a DieselSmart unit.
It was ducks nuts compared to the leaky factory unit.

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**Hodge** · 13th March 2018, 02:32 PM

**Fwdpatrol** · 13th March 2018, 02:55 PM

I have just upded to a diesel smart replacement has thermo fan and is 40% more volume of air
Full replacement
Went in great no issue
Drivers nicely

**Bidja** · 13th March 2018, 03:24 PM

Jack, when I was installing NADS to my CRD (run max boost 22psi, ecu remap). I replaced the leaking OEM I/C with a unit that looks the same as Hodge pics (TIG welded).

It is a Chinese import that ADRAD supply (pt# CACBPNIS005CM) $470+gst (Aug 17). Works fine. PM me and I can let you know where purchased (ACT) if you would like to check out. They post gear all over.

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