Range rover classic intercooler? - Land Rovers Only

roverturbo · 07-20-2008, 07:14 AM

I know that the rrc 200+300td are able to have intercoolers, but is it at all possible for the 3.9L v8 petrol model to have an intercooler, there isnt room infront of the intercooler because the engine bay doesnt allow it, is it possible to hit the intercooler sumwhere else? or maybe cut the front of the engine bay to fit one in, any suggestions and help are appreciated

cheers

ArmyRover · 07-20-2008, 09:42 AM

unless you've put a turbo set up on your 3.9 I fail to see the benefit of installing a intercooler on a n/a engine.

roverturbo · 07-20-2008, 09:48 AM

my friend has a turbo he said i could have if it fitted my car, so now im trying to find out if its possible to install an intercooler..otherwise no point, it overheats enough as it is lol, any idea?

ArmyRover · 07-20-2008, 12:11 PM

it can be done if you have the time money and fab skills.

If your having overheating problems I would address that first as that will kill a rover motor quick.

57loboy · 07-21-2008, 06:34 AM

An intercooler is NOT going to help with coolant system overheating or temperature regulation.
An intercooler (air:air or air:water) is used to cool the INTAKE air charge before it enters the plenum after passing through the turbo. Compressed air, from a turbo, gains heat when it goes through the turbo. A cooler air charge results in more power. You can turbo charge anything without using one, but will get better/more power with one. That said, ensuring the right spark advance and fuel mixture is critical or else you'll blow giant holes in your pistons and heads from detonation. Turbo'ing a Rover V8 would likely require some sort of aftermarket engine control system and an upgrading fuel system for sure.

roverturbo · 07-21-2008, 06:58 AM

quality info cheers alot

07-20-2008, 07:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
roverturbo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	Range rover classic intercooler? I know that the rrc 200+300td are able to have intercoolers, but is it at all possible for the 3.9L v8 petrol model to have an intercooler, there isnt room infront of the intercooler because the engine bay doesnt allow it, is it possible to hit the intercooler sumwhere else? or maybe cut the front of the engine bay to fit one in, any suggestions and help are appreciated cheers

07-20-2008, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,997 Gallery: 0	unless you've put a turbo set up on your 3.9 I fail to see the benefit of installing a intercooler on a n/a engine. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

07-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 1,997 Gallery: 0	it can be done if you have the time money and fab skills. If your having overheating problems I would address that first as that will kill a rover motor quick. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

07-21-2008, 06:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
57loboy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 119 Gallery: 0	An intercooler is NOT going to help with coolant system overheating or temperature regulation. An intercooler (air:air or air:water) is used to cool the INTAKE air charge before it enters the plenum after passing through the turbo. Compressed air, from a turbo, gains heat when it goes through the turbo. A cooler air charge results in more power. You can turbo charge anything without using one, but will get better/more power with one. That said, ensuring the right spark advance and fuel mixture is critical or else you'll blow giant holes in your pistons and heads from detonation. Turbo'ing a Rover V8 would likely require some sort of aftermarket engine control system and an upgrading fuel system for sure. __________________ '95 RRC LWB, '05 Suburban Z71 (not stock), '94 F350 (only the cab shell & rear bumper is original), '62 International 404 tractor (red & white) & many other project cars in the past!

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07-20-2008, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
roverturbo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	my friend has a turbo he said i could have if it fitted my car, so now im trying to find out if its possible to install an intercooler..otherwise no point, it overheats enough as it is lol, any idea?

07-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
roverturbo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	quality info cheers alot

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