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Either way, that’s great news compared to the alternatives.
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Yes sir it absolutely isEither way, that’s great news compared to the alternatives.
I found a intercooler some months ago, which should fit into my Bandeirante. Usually it's sold for VW-Trucks in the 8-13tons category. Measures are 580x360x50mm or 23"x14"x2" 
It's a bit tricky to find a good source, of how big a Intercooler should be but I found some sources about pressure loss vs flow rate and for my engine this size should fit well. In the trucks this intercooler works with 4.2L-engines.
Connections of the IC are 2.5", so I kept the piping at 2.5" as well to reduce the airspeed inside (and so the losses). I guess the loss in "response" is not a matter on this engine.
I didn't install a inlet temp. probe so far, but it would be nice to know the temperatures there to have a look, if the turbo is the right size.
I will do some test drives but so far it looks like, the pressure drop is really little and even full throttle uphill at around 2500min-1 and around 13PSI it's hard to get him above 1100°F. Maybe I leave him like this, or I crank up the fuel just a little bit more
It's a bit tricky to find a good source, of how big a Intercooler should be but I found some sources about pressure loss vs flow rate and for my engine this size should fit well. In the trucks this intercooler works with 4.2L-engines.
Connections of the IC are 2.5", so I kept the piping at 2.5" as well to reduce the airspeed inside (and so the losses). I guess the loss in "response" is not a matter on this engine.
I didn't install a inlet temp. probe so far, but it would be nice to know the temperatures there to have a look, if the turbo is the right size.
I will do some test drives but so far it looks like, the pressure drop is really little and even full throttle uphill at around 2500min-1 and around 13PSI it's hard to get him above 1100°F. Maybe I leave him like this, or I crank up the fuel just a little bit more
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I’m certain a fan shroud would help.I found a intercooler some months ago, which should fit into my Bandeirante. Usually it's sold for VW-Trucks in the 8-13tons category. Measures are 580x360x50mm or 23"x14"x2"
It's a bit tricky to find a good source, of how big a Intercooler should be but I found some sources about pressure loss vs flow rate and for my engine this size should fit well. In the trucks this intercooler works with 4.2L-engines.
Connections of the IC are 2.5", so I kept the piping at 2.5" as well to reduce the airspeed inside (and so the losses). I guess the loss in "response" is not a matter on this engine.
I didn't install a inlet temp. probe so far, but it would be nice to know the temperatures there to have a look, if the turbo is the right size.
I will do some test drives but so far it looks like, the pressure drop is really little and even full throttle uphill at around 2500min-1 and around 13PSI it's hard to get him above 1100°F. Maybe I leave him like this, or I crank up the fuel just a little bit more
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I had 2 elec fans, but those won't fit anymore without blocking the cooling stream too much.
The radiator is missing on the last picture, so it's getting a bit tighter anyhow. There is a small/useless cover on top for the radiator, but it looks like this original. The engine sits anyhow a bit sideways in the engine bay, so the fan is not central of the radiator and if the engine is cold, it shakes a bit. The shroud would need to be so wide that it doesn't make sense.
A option would be, to convert to a elec suction fan instead of the fixed fan, but I would like to keep the fixed fan.
The radiator is missing on the last picture, so it's getting a bit tighter anyhow. There is a small/useless cover on top for the radiator, but it looks like this original. The engine sits anyhow a bit sideways in the engine bay, so the fan is not central of the radiator and if the engine is cold, it shakes a bit. The shroud would need to be so wide that it doesn't make sense.
A option would be, to convert to a elec suction fan instead of the fixed fan, but I would like to keep the fixed fan.
Hi, to your emu shocks install statement. It appears you have a 40 so my question about my 43 is, how can I identify and purchase the proper rear shocks? I have a 2” lift. ThanksI installed my EMU shocks
Are you in US ?
Yes south Texas
I would call cruiser outfitters, cruisermatts, or valley hybrids. I’d bet they Could fix you up
Sounds great! Thank you I will. This is why I lob sites like this. Much knowledge and I’ll have lots of questions I’m sure
Started our next FJ40 project…. 1964.
Not perfect but a nice foundation. We are taking over from another shop.
First order of business was to build the F135.
Not perfect but a nice foundation. We are taking over from another shop.
First order of business was to build the F135.
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Nice Chevy motor
