IC upgrade

[FNqGu04]

Hi
I have a 2004 zd30 patrol . I'm chasing some advice as to what ic to buy . not rolling in cash atm .
So something not over the top would be good .
Thanks Craig:feedback:

[4bye4]

I have had one of these for three years now with no issues. http://www.brownsradiators.com.au/shop/index.php?page=more&id=CACNIS1024
Reading here Cross Country seem to be popular as an upgrade, but if your stuck for cash a fully welded one should do the job, but make sure you are not getting a cheap and nasty.

[threedogs]

IMO I think the cross country against an OE tigged intercooler is not worth the money.
Im talking bang for buck$$$, The CC IC will cost $1200 and up and if they are bothered to post
it.
A diesel Smart IC will cost about $350- $400 and have a similar outcome.
My money was spent on the above IC and I love it,
Make sure you get a pressure tested IC as well,tested to 60psi is ok

[FNqGu04]

Hi threedogs
What you are saying sounds good ,are you running the standard scoop ?
What boost etc are you running ?
What is the turn around time for these ic's ?

[threedogs]

Hi threedogs
What you are saying sounds good ,are you running the standard scoop ?
What boost etc are you running ?
What is the turn around time for these ic's ?

Im running about 20psi boost maybe a tad more,
Im also running an ARE scoop which I love.
Turn around was good a few days not sure about
this time of year.
Runs great very happy with performance

[threedogs]

Hi threedogs
What you are saying sounds good ,are you running the standard scoop ?
What boost etc are you running ?
What is the turn around time for these ic's ?

Something like this one wont break the bank and
pressure tested to 55 psi

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOP-MOUNT-INTERCOOLER-FITS-Nissan-Patrol-Diesel-GU-3-0L-ZD30-DI-Turbo-Diesel-INT-/162322903109?fits=Model%3APatrol+Wagon&hash=item25cb32f045:g:lJwAAOSwJcZWejqp

and this boost adaptor when you run a boost gauge


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Patrol-ZD30-Boost-Gauge-Port-Adapter-Only-Sale-/331988022385?hash=item4d4c073471:g:4m4AAOSw5cNYLPm R


If you're going to NADs your motor give mudski a PM for
some more info, he'll have what you need from a catch can
to boost controller.

[FNqGu04]

Hi threedogs
Would you believe I already had that IC saved in my watch list ,the same with the adapter .
How much did the scoop cost and where from ? I have a mate who is a painter ,so that's all good as far as paint is concerned.
I would have thought that kind of boost would have thrown a code .
I'm running 315/75/16 tyres , we have a little "hill" near our place ,it's about 2km to the top . It is 18% to 20% for most of the way ,
coming over in 3rd for most and 2nd for the steep bit I'm seeing 550 EGT at the most . Is that safe ?
The IC is leaking a fair bit .

Craig

[mudski]

If you IC is leaking this wont be helping your EGTs. The scoop that John and shown a pic of is from a mob called A.R.E. If you can work out their website. Its on there somewhere. Good luck. http://www.are.com.au/index.htm

[threedogs]

you can also get the scoop from Guest 4wd in Fairfield Vic.
They are not cheap $400 plus

[FNqGu04]

Hi
I got on the are website last nite ,scoop is about $600 I think .Also found a bit of info about what works and what doesn't .
Had a dig around egay also and found an ic for $320 so it mite get the nod.
Craig

[threedogs]

Hi
I got on the are website last nite ,scoop is about $600 I think .Also found a bit of info about what works and what doesn't .
Had a dig around egay also and found an ic for $320 so it mite get the nod.
Craig

With the bigger scoop and a tigged IC which is about 30% bigger
will allow your motor to be as about efficient as can be,
And no my motor does not "throw" codes
Paying $1300 plus for the bigger IC is not worth it ,,,,
it's only a 3ltr for crying out loud, some ppl think they
can get LS1 performance from a ZD30,,,,PML

[FNqGu04]

It's done
ordered new IC and boost adapter $ 372 all up ,now just need yo save for the scoop .

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
Craig

[threedogs]

It's done
ordered new IC and boost adapter $ 372 all up ,now just need yo save for the scoop .

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
Craig

Now all you need is to start a Members ride thread so you can keep an eye
on any mods you do. Mery xmas to you as well mate