Maverik Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi folks, I've just purchased a new Snail from Allisport for my Def 200Tdi, I've been doing a bit of googling to see if I could find any pictures of other set-ups but I've not been able to find much. I've seen a fair few on 300's though. Was just interesting to see how anyone got on with the installation, if there's any issues I can plan for. Cheers Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I will be interested to hear what you think of it once fitted Mav. I spoke to Pete at Bell Autos about one of his VGT turbos for my 200tdi. When I explained I was happy with the bottom end performance and wanted a little more when driving at 70 on the motorway, he said not to bother changing from standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I have one. It is plug and play. I did grind out the turbo inlet though to match the manifold. The turbo inlet is oval and smaller than the manifold, presenting a step to the flow. Other issues... The manifold studs frequently break. It is a good idea to have a spare set in advance. The oil return lower fitting usually needs grinding to fit. Performance wise, it is not a big difference. Boost comes on a bit earlier, but it is only 2 or 300 rpm. EGTs do drop at the same boost level, so you can increase fueling some. They can put out a lot more boost, so there is more power available if you want to increase boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Red, good advice, its appreciated. Would you be able to take some pictures of your setup at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi, might be different now, but they didn't supply the gasket between the drain stub and turbo casing on my 300 version. And you will also need an egr gasket. Only pence but annoying if you don't happen to have spares. They want you to fit a new oil feed pipe too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 @cackshifter good call I hadn't noticed the manifold gasket was missing, from the picture of the kit there's an oval shaped gasket which looks to be the outlet gasket. On the Def 200tdi the original feed wont fit so they provide a flexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Forgot no egr on a 200. But, also you will need a downpipe gasket, or whatever is on a 200. For some reason they didn't include the last few bits, about £2 worth. But in its defence I am very pleased with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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