spider

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Ok, I know my 93 Pug 205 Diesel Turbo is now road-ripper, but I was wondering if adding an intercooler would be advantageous either in terms of fuel consumption or performance?

I seem to recall that an intercooled 205 held the Diesel land speed record for a while (dunno where I heard that) and that, with my desire to fiddle with oily bits, got me thinking.

Anyone any experience/thoughts/suggestions? I suppose an air/air i/c would be easiest to fit, as on my Scoob, but are there any rules about pipe lengths, diameters, routing to the intake etc.?

Might have to wander round a scrappy's and poke under some TDi bonnets

Cheers for any pointers etc.
Steve

mik

The PSA 1.9TD lump used in the ZX / 306 etc was intercooled.

skiddusmarkus

RS Turbo and Cosworth i/c's are readily available for not much£.Work out where you're going to site it(pref behind bumper)and use samco hoses for the bends and stainless exhaust for the straight bits.Keep the pipework as short as possible to reduce lag.Impressive gains can be had from i/c's particulary if you play with the boost(but not too much on a diesel)

spider

iTrader: (1)

Thanks guys - good info!

I can see me saving bog roll centres for a while and trying various 'custom fit' pipework trial runs before buying/cutting/bending anything - the neighbours are going to think I've lost it!

Cheers,
Steve

Mufasa

It is a very very good idea to get the charge as cool (and so dense) as possible on a diesel. They are always craving more air. And the big advantage is you don't have to worry about the mixture going weak! Talk to these people!

http://www.allardturbosport.co.uk/

spider

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Thanks Mufasa - just hope they don't talk me into swapping the Pug for a Land Rover - I've always fancied one really!

"Let's off-road!"

Cheers,
Steve

ScoobyJawa

steve

lol - mate, spend the money on the scoob dude

spider

iTrader: (1)

Wotcher Jawa - careful mate or I'll turbocharge your pizza-ped!

See you soon,
Steve