What would you do?

[Firetrol]

Being new to the scene I've been trying to do a fair bit of reading as to where to start on my 2010 3.0L CRTD. Funds at the moment are fairly limited as the Minister of War & Finance has put the reins on.
So far I'm looking at putting a EGR blocking plate in off ebay, wondering how much to spend on a catch can & which one to go with. Another thing is I could potentially pick up a 3 year old DP Chip for close to $600, on the flip side I've read the DEA Exhaust systems are pretty good also at $600 delivered. What would be the better option performance wise?
Any other suggestions or redirection of priorities?

[Bigcol]

try and source all your bits from reputable eBay sellers - nothing worse than paying twice for something (first one wrong / not what you need etc.............)
but to do this
research
research
research

catch can - I know of a bloke who used a 500ml plastic coke bottle as one (replaced everytime he does an oil change) - if you can make it - better than buying it

is your exhaust stuffed.........?
if not - why replace it yet

dont worry about the "chip" just yet, you need to do the NADS first and foremost (EGT gauge, Dawes Valve, proper Dyno Tune, etc.......)
some say you dont need to with the CRD - but prevention and knowledge is better than something going bang, then asking why


better performance options......... mmmmmmmmm
make sure your tyres are at around 38-42psi
dont carry all your back shed in the car when travelling
mud terrain tyres use more fuel to push and wear out quicker than All terrains do

all depends on what you want it for, and how you drive it
daily driver & weekend play toy
serious off road extravagance
long distance touring

all these things need to be sorted and taken into consideration


hope some of this helps you

[Clunk]

Do what Evil Twin always suggests before doing anything...... get a Scangauge, or ECUtalk, or what ever its called

[the evil twin]

What he said ^^^^^

ROFL....

[Firetrol]

Thanks for your replies & info fellas. Bigcol, I use it as a daily driver & weekend warrior trips. The standard exhaust is fine, I was just looking for better performance from a 3".
I will only be putting A/T's on the standard 17x8 alloys, Yokahama GO12 in 285/70/17 is what I'm looking at.
Although the CRD's are supposed to be "safer" from going bang, as you said I'm still keen on prevention rather than cure.
Once again all advice is good, cheers.

[threedogs]

Check the condition of the OE intercooler with the Patrol
being 6 years old chances are the IC is oily and leaking.
Buy a Tig welded one to replace it'
You'll find fitting the Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust a better option
for the CRD..
Dont bother about blocking the EGR or any other mods till you
have a way to monitor what changes occur first.

[Firetrol]

Check the condition of the OE intercooler with the Patrol
being 6 years old chances are the IC is oily and leaking.
Buy a Tig welded one to replace it'
You'll find fitting the Beaudesert 2.75" exhaust a better option
for the CRD..
Dont bother about blocking the EGR or any other mods till you
have a way to monitor what changes occur first.

So remove the intercooler & check for oil residue, how would i know if it's leaking threedogs?

[mudski]

So remove the intercooler & check for oil residue, how would i know if it's leaking threedogs?

If you have oil deposits on the outside of the cooler. This is a good sign that its stuffed.
As to what bigcol said about the NADs.
The CRD's dont need this at all. Period. But using these will alter the power delivery so much better the car will be a different animal to drive.

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[BigRAWesty]

Personally start with your gauges..
Scan gauge does all but egt and oil pressure.. Imo 2 big ones..
I have blocked my egr completely and have had no issues with it throwing codes but some do..
The scangauge will let you clear those codes if it happens. .
Catch can.. well there are so many varieties it's really personal opinion.. but a good thing.. not under performance in my list though but maintenance of the engine..
Once gauges are done the with the crd it's uo to you..
You can do the whole dawes and needle valve setup but they do hold 16 psi well.. if you want to push it more then the valves are needed.. many say 18-20 psi is the sweet spot for these engines..

The 3" exhaust may throw it into limp mode due to spool up being too quick.. if this happens then the dawes and needle valves are the fix..

Once the basics are done then it's how far you wanna go..
Upgrade the intercooler.. upgrade intake.
Upgrade turbo..

How deep are ya pockets lol..
A bloke in QLD has dropped $27g into his engine..
The only stock thing is the case lol.. But it is insane.. spins 37" tyres with ease..

[Firetrol]

If you have oil deposits on the outside of the cooler. This is a good sign that its stuffed.
As to what bigcol said about the NADs.
The CRD's dont need this at all. Period. But using these will alter the power delivery so much better the car will be a different animal to drive.

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Thanks for your input on the NADs mudski. Having only driven the Patrol for a month I'm seeing a need/want for smoother & better power delivery.