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Hiya,
is there anything that can be done to make the TD5 fractionally less ponderous? Obviously, Im not expecting it ever to be even slightly fast, but I'd be really interested to hear what (and by who) can be done, all the way from home made tweaks- like maybe an EGR bypass valve (though I'll admit I dont really understand what one of those is), to more full on ECU upgrades.
If it helps at all, the car is a 2001 Tomb Raider 110. I only mention that because Im sure I read somewhere a few years ago that the TR's were already in a higher (yet obviously still woeful) state of tune.
Thanks in advance,
N.
is there anything that can be done to make the TD5 fractionally less ponderous? Obviously, Im not expecting it ever to be even slightly fast, but I'd be really interested to hear what (and by who) can be done, all the way from home made tweaks- like maybe an EGR bypass valve (though I'll admit I dont really understand what one of those is), to more full on ECU upgrades.
If it helps at all, the car is a 2001 Tomb Raider 110. I only mention that because Im sure I read somewhere a few years ago that the TR's were already in a higher (yet obviously still woeful) state of tune.
Thanks in advance,
N.
Edited by nervous on Monday 8th June 03:16
as above. I have had JE Engineering and it is great. Also try TD5 alive whoes map I have now (same as Bell Auto Services). Go for the Stage 2 with larger intercooler for the best results and you have to get a sports exhaust. I reckon the Twisted Performance one (like on mine) sounds the best and is not to noisy when cruising.
With all that power try some wider rubber too as mine got quite dangerous.
Mine is silly quick for a Defender now and sounds extraordinary........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja5-ISqlPEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrL5J8qwhDk
With all that power try some wider rubber too as mine got quite dangerous.
Mine is silly quick for a Defender now and sounds extraordinary........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja5-ISqlPEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrL5J8qwhDk
Edited by Bish on Monday 8th June 11:49
I have never, ever been let down by it and it has been driven hard for 5 years now.
Cost wise you are looking at £1500 plus VAT for Stage 2 re-map, large intercooler, stainless steel exhaust, turbo pipes, EGR by pass valve (Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve........it basically pumps dirty fumes back into the intake side and is rubbish so remove it for more mid-range torque), boost box (to raise boost to 20psi), and ITG air filter.
The difference is amazing! I suggest that you fit an Overdrive or fit Discovery ratios in teh trasnfer box as you will need the longer legs. I can sit all day long now at 90 to 100 mph with my overdrive engaged.
I am having a variable vane turbo made up at the moment and another map so we should just creep over 210bhp!
Cost wise you are looking at £1500 plus VAT for Stage 2 re-map, large intercooler, stainless steel exhaust, turbo pipes, EGR by pass valve (Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve........it basically pumps dirty fumes back into the intake side and is rubbish so remove it for more mid-range torque), boost box (to raise boost to 20psi), and ITG air filter.
The difference is amazing! I suggest that you fit an Overdrive or fit Discovery ratios in teh trasnfer box as you will need the longer legs. I can sit all day long now at 90 to 100 mph with my overdrive engaged.
I am having a variable vane turbo made up at the moment and another map so we should just creep over 210bhp!
yeah one more.......if you have £34,000 plus VAT.
http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/defender/the-je-qzu...
http://www.jeengineering.co.uk/defender/the-je-qzu...
king fnervous said:
Thanks Bish, that sounds great, if a little- yknow- massivley pricey. Deeply, deeply exciting though. 
Anyone else have any suggestions/ ideas?
If you are wanting to tune your td5 then your going to have to spend some money, and at £1500+ for probably 60bhp thats a bargain.Anyone else have any suggestions/ ideas?
Why don't you try cleaning your MAP sensor which is on the intake manifold. Clean all the gunk off with some petrol or brake cleaner. It's easy to do and if it's dirty will instantly give some bhp back you didn't realise you had lost. Free too.
Steve UK said:
Why don't you try cleaning your MAP sensor which is on the intake manifold. Clean all the gunk off with some petrol or brake cleaner. It's easy to do and if it's dirty will instantly give some bhp back you didn't realise you had lost. Free too.
I like the sound of this, being massivley cheap and lazy as I am.Can anyone point me in the direction of a few more detailed directions? Imagine you were dealing with a total idiot.
Steve UK said:
thanks Steve (though thats possibly the worst picture anywhere, ever, of anything, ever
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I bought a defender 90 (55 plate) early March and after enduring a seemingly never ending drive back from Nottinghamshire on the motorway when I fetched it vowed that it needed a bit more umph - so asked around, made a few phone calls and went over to see Ian at IRB Developments (by the Belfry) he put on a stage 1 remap first which made a dramatic difference but then after a bit of persuasion (well ok not that much!!!) he then did a stage 2 comprising slightly different remap, larger intercooler (and I mean LARGER) silicon hoses, EGR kit, ITG filter, boost box, de-cat pipe and straight thru middle pipe. It is now ACE - me and the wife argue over who's going to drive it to/from the caravan in Wales - the torque is fantastic - you can now overtake with ease - much to peoples astonishment.
Grebo911 said:
I bought a defender 90 (55 plate) early March and after enduring a seemingly never ending drive back from Nottinghamshire on the motorway when I fetched it vowed that it needed a bit more umph - so asked around, made a few phone calls and went over to see Ian at IRB Developments (by the Belfry) he put on a stage 1 remap first which made a dramatic difference but then after a bit of persuasion (well ok not that much!!!) he then did a stage 2 comprising slightly different remap, larger intercooler (and I mean LARGER) silicon hoses, EGR kit, ITG filter, boost box, de-cat pipe and straight thru middle pipe. It is now ACE - me and the wife argue over who's going to drive it to/from the caravan in Wales - the torque is fantastic - you can now overtake with ease - much to peoples astonishment.
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