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Here’s another front mounted intercooler install for those planning to do the same. After reading all the threads about top mount v front mount, we opted for front as we did not want a body lift, we do not do any off roading, and we had already removed all the air con and EGR nonsense.
We got hold of a transit 2.5 DI intercooler, and plumbed it all in using 2¼ inch pipe (57mm). We had to rotate the delivery chamber of the turbo, and fabricate brackets to support the intercooler and to support the wastegate actuator. We also had to cut two holes through the bulkhead at the side of the radiator for the hoses. There were already holes in these locations, it was just a matter of enlarging them. We had to remove the auxiliary fan and make some minor adjustments to the back face of the grill.
The difference is staggering. It begs the question, why did Toyota never do this in the first place? The pick up is improved right from the off, the engine is much smoother, and revs higher as well. Turbo lag is not noticeable, and it accelerates up hills.
Not sure if the photos are going to post though.
We got hold of a transit 2.5 DI intercooler, and plumbed it all in using 2¼ inch pipe (57mm). We had to rotate the delivery chamber of the turbo, and fabricate brackets to support the intercooler and to support the wastegate actuator. We also had to cut two holes through the bulkhead at the side of the radiator for the hoses. There were already holes in these locations, it was just a matter of enlarging them. We had to remove the auxiliary fan and make some minor adjustments to the back face of the grill.
The difference is staggering. It begs the question, why did Toyota never do this in the first place? The pick up is improved right from the off, the engine is much smoother, and revs higher as well. Turbo lag is not noticeable, and it accelerates up hills.
Not sure if the photos are going to post though.
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