After Market Intercooler & Engine Bay temps

[Coogs]

T&C? Where are they based and what are they offering?

Sorry ... my mistake- manufacturer is Cross Country, South Australia, Ph: 08 8357 5993.
http://www.crosscountry4x4.com.au/pr...?productid=113

Basically their aussie made intercooler is quality built, has "4x times the flow area of the OEM intercooler with PWR core and integral 10" blade fan that provides excellent thermal transfer at low speeds".
There is no need to cut into the bonnet however the existing air scoop rubber seal must be trimmed.
Reports suggest their intercooler can drop EGT's by upto 100c. I'd like to speak to anyone that has one fitted to a Patrol CRD.
The cost is a bit pricey at $1500.00c
That's what I have at the moment but if anyone wants, would be pleased to pass further info that comes to hand.

[nissannewby]

Cross country do a very good unit mate. Hopefully someone with first-hand experience will pop in shortly.

[Coogs]

Thanks nissannewby. I'm re-assured they do a good unit. Have checked out some other intercoolers but the influence of 'China built or parts' is a concern related to reliability.
Keep my fingers crossed a forum member has a CC fitted.............. Cheers

[nipagu7]

if the car performs well in most situations ,why not just fit a fan to your existing IC and manually switch it on and off when doing slow heavy work . much cheaper and you will have a better idea of what to expect if you decide to go a new IC .

[NewDan]

Hey there buddy. Ive got a 07 CRD with a Cross country intercooler. Cant really compare it to a std intercooler because it was fitted when I bought the truck, but the guy I bought it from did say when he fitted it it knocked at least 50 of the top of the egt. Also once when I had an intermittent problem with the truck and called a mobile mechanic (this guys was into 4wds himself) we went out for a drive with his little gismo attached to the ecu, we were only doing about 45 - 50kmh at the time but he turned to me and said " that larger intercooler of yours is really working, the gauges are reading your intercooler temp at only 20 degrees C". that had me convinced it was a good thing at the time. Hope that helps you some. Dan

[MudRunnerTD]

Cross Country do a great product, quite a few guys have them here. Would be my choice .

The Nissan IC is famous for leaking and inefficiency. The CC IC even the same size is a big upgrade, going to a larger unit with a bigger bonnet scoop would be even better.

Stropp has a CC IC larger unit with the big scoop. Looks good

Snick has the CC IC on her CRD and likes it allot.

[Coogs]

Following feedback from above members and comments on the Patrol 4x4 forum, I've decided today to get the CC Intercooler. The reduction in EGT's is 50- 100c. Suspect the 100c drop is from 3L Di motor but all CRD owners with the CCI have reported a worthwhile benefit.
Thanks for all comments- just what I needed!!

[threedogs]

what boost are you running

[mudski]

Following feedback from above members and comments on the Patrol 4x4 forum, I've decided today to get the CC Intercooler. The reduction in EGT's is 50- 100c. Suspect the 100c drop is from 3L Di motor but all CRD owners with the CCI have reported a worthwhile benefit.
Thanks for all comments- just what I needed!!

My egt's dropped that by just changing the scoop to an A.R.E scoop with a stock IC. Changed the ic, not a CC cooler, and the egt's remained the same but did notice they drop slightly faster than before.

[jet]

Air is sucked out below engine, the plastic air dam at the front underneath helps create suck, if its damaged or gone engine bay can heat up
Id say lifts, bullbars etcetc all have effects until it doesnt work too well

My EGT vary a great deal summer and winter??