wicko Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello I have a 300tdi 110 that has done around 90,000 miles. I was hoping to tickle a little more power outa the old beast but have been told that trying may give mixed results. I was thinking bigger intercooler tweeking the injector pump, bigger tyres , bigger turbo?? What do you think... Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 this might give you something to work with tuning a 200 or 300Tdi engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I did the above and the results were great, very noticeable improvement in performance. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hello I have a 300tdi 110 that has done around 90,000 miles. I was hoping to tickle a little more power outa the old beast but have been told that trying may give mixed results. I was thinking bigger intercooler tweeking the injector pump, bigger tyres , bigger turbo?? What do you think... Thanks Alan I have done some of that (not turbo) with very satisfactory results. I'd add deletion of EGR valve and clean gunk out of ports and inlet manifold, replacement of catalyst, replacement of intercooler pipe with dent in it, and maybe an injector service or replacement unless they've been done. Service it and replace the lift pump if dodgy. If you want to raise the gearing a disco transfer box might be cheaper than replacing wheels and tyres, and is easier on your brakes. I don't think mine uses more fuel, and it is much more pleasant to drive. Went up an insurance group. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I find it helps to put a little more advance on the cam timing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 bigger tyres Having put bigger tyres on recently I'd say this isn't going to help your performance . Best bet would look to be that thread (and perhaps being towed by a RRS ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The standard injector timing on a 300Tdi with new cam belt is normally about 3° advanced. The engines run much better with 10° advance. The only problem is you need a fancy diesel timing kit which is expensive. Snap-on made the one we use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not easy to do then, Jim ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy Cricket Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 A quick Hijack on this post - I have read the above thread(s) with interest and was wondering about how to fit a bigger intercooler if not going for the expensive bespoke defender models.....There are 2 struts that support the bonnet latch mechanism in front of the rad....can these be safly removed....easily relocated in order to accomodate a biiger intercooler? Also as I have a 300tdi with no A/C i assume the best size (thickness) intercooler would be 76/80mm with 3' inlets / outlets? Any sugestions or advice appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 The allisport full width intercooler I have replaces those struts, allegedly substituting enough strength. Not sure I totally agree, but I have had no problems, I don't think the struts take enormous forces anyway. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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