Is an intercooler upgrade really worth it? Let’s find out.

Today we run through a few of the reasons why you will want to add, or upgrade the intercooler on your diesel.

The boys at Dats Cool Fabrication knock this one out of the park, as per usual.

[pvcs]

It's so rare to see someone look at and discuss the system as a whole instead of just showing power and torque gains. You sir are one of few. Keep up the great work.

[FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

Chasing efficiency/reliability is always worth the extra effort, any improvement for the least financial outlay is worth doing

[davidthompson]

My new favorite you tube channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge!!.

[josephineyao]

Did not understand anything but it looks cool and the dyno says it affords you more HP, so Im sold!

[mgiblonski]

degrees in 4th gear towing up Cooroy hill. That's craziness! I would have backed out of it way before then.
I know this hill very well as I live nearby and my poor old TD42 GU slows down at the mere sight of it!
I will definitely be forwarding this video to a mate of mine who has had the incredible misfortune of blowing up 2 ZD's on the exact same I'm wondering now if this extreme heat is what caused both failures??

[phill-w]

Great video, very knowledgeable 😉👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[ridgey_didge]

This was an extremely informative video. Thanks. Can reducing intake temps through an upgraded intercooler and tune also help keep coolant water temps down too? Even if only passively? I have a MN Triton with the 4D56 (2.5L) motor, the model which has the known factory overheating issue due to a pitted block surface. No symptoms for me so far fingers crossed / touch wood, my CWT stays around 87-90 unless I'm flogging it up a big hill. But would adding an intercooler and tuning be beneficial in reducing the risk of that happening? I know the radiator is kind of a separate system, but would reducing IATs help keep the whole engine cooler and reduce CWTs too? Or is it best to focus on a bigger radiator, piping, thermostat changes etc.?

[timtrewin]

Awesome torque gains!! The ZD Whisperer😎

[Dirtypepants]

Thanks for making the time to show facts with before and after numbers this info is awsum and can be used across all applications your a legend knowledge is power cheers.

[VerticleXBL]

Great video mate. I've just ordered a pwf intercooler kit for my px1 wildtrak, keen to get it tow tuned and see how it helps my egts

[Velcrochicken]

I suspect the horse power gain was mainly from the exhaust but impossible to say I guess. Still a great video.

[alexsainsbury]

Great video!
Whats your opinion on everyone blocking their grill with big Spotlights?
Does it reduce cooling much?
Thanks

[chooky]

Best vid ive seen for explaining intercoolers and afr.now whats ur thoughts on a wta intercooler?

[manosmanolidakis]

Great job mate! What intake temp should I look for after the intercooler? I live in Greece and I have a 1kz. Thank you

[ddsgardening]

Just discovered your channel, just had an over heating issue yesterday 2016 bt50 only done 36k was not driven for years I've had it for a year no prob Turbo over heating was wondering if bigger intercooler would do the trick, Cheers Mate

[keithy]

Now he’s for a front mount best to blank off or change bonnet to non scooped version ? As the scoop will effect the air flow create Neg pressure

[JustFluxz]

I got a 2024 Integra A-spec that I am debating upgrading the intercooler. I just want a fun daily driver. Should I expect that 10hp gain? Also, is it worth upgrading the intercooler outlet and charger pipes? I do plan on eventually tuning the car when the warranty is close to being over. I am also likely upgrading the intake and probably a catback exhaust. Not sure if that would affect the power gains at all. I am obviously new at this.

[gileshamilton]

Good video, im my opion try water/meth injection esp in your climate as well ive seen 40hp and 60ft on a 3 ltr diesel engine straight 6 and V6 old school a newer type common rail stuff.

[Fatcharlie-tddl]

Hi mate
Thanks for all your great vids. I have a ZD30 CRD. Re TB48 swap, i would like to get your thoughts on the Mishimoto Racing Thermo which opens at 60 degrees. More $ but some 15 degree cooler again than the TB48. Appreciate your thoughts.

[marksebastian]

Hey mate, great video! What are your thoughts on a FMIC for a 1KZ-TE? Planning on getting one put on along with a custom 3” TBE. Not chasing huge gains in power, just want it to breathe a bit better and make it reliable for another decade or two! Thanks in advance 🤝