4x4 intercooler installation

[cozmeister]

What fun and games we had!

For those interested in the technical information, the 4x4 has a 25% larger intercooler.  I'll put some pics up shortly.  The 4x4 intercooler is deeper than the 2wd one, which meant that it wouldn't go in the same way as the old one came out, ie, easily.

I also now have to either chop my original boost hoses, or find some 4x4 ones, because the 4x4 intercooler is deeper.

On top of the intercooler is a sticker noting that adjustment of the ignition by twisting the dizzy is a no-no, the CO is not adjustable (thanks to the L8), and that the plug gaps are wider; 0.8 - 1.05mm as opposed to the 0.7mm gap on the 2wd.  Anyone know why that is?  Given that the standard 2wd made no more boost than the 4x4...

[tabetha]

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[Daz-cos]

awesome chris mate. your car is getting better and better everytime we see it

[tabetha]

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[cozmeister]

I've just been out for a spin - put the right shape boost hoses on (with a bit of KY ) and my Cossie chattered all the way

I love chatter!   All I could think of was rally Cosworths chattering around the countryside sideways! lol

[roosie]

they fittred ok then

[cozmeister]

The throttle body one needed a special method to get it in, involving KY Jelly, and ignorance

[roosie]

thats weired it come of my car good and its a barstard to get on another 

[cozmeister]

I'm just special

[RST-Steve]

Sounds superb Chris!!

Chatter is coooooool..... don't get it in my lowly little 1600 tho, which is probably why i have a stupid grin on my face everytime we're out in Daz's car!!!

[Daz-cos]

knew youd get bored of the gay valve eventually. i couldnt stand it after only five mins!!!

vvrrroooommmmmm GGGAAAYYY!!!!

[RST-Steve]

I've now got the image in my head of going down the A47 or whatever road it was in Daz's car when he first got it, and Churchy just sitting there in the slow lane with a hooooge grin on his face saying "vvrrroooommmmmm GGGAAAYYY!!!!" lol!!!!!

[roosie]

u might be able to keep up now

[scrote]

On top of the intercooler is a sticker noting that adjustment of the ignition by twisting the dizzy is a no-no, the CO is not adjustable (thanks to the L8), and that the plug gaps are wider; 0.8 - 1.05mm as opposed to the 0.7mm gap on the 2wd.  Anyone know why that is?  Given that the standard 2wd made no more boost than the 4x4...

CO is theoretically adjustable on the L8 via the usual white pot on the front
but the lambda enabled ones with the green sticker shouldn't be adjusted after they leave the factory unless you know what you're doing as the software could try and correct it back
4x4 boost was 1 or 2 psi higher along with other improvements to give 220bhp as opposed to 204

[cozmeister]

knew youd get bored of the gay valve eventually. i couldnt stand it after only five mins!!!

vvrrroooommmmmm GGGAAAYYY!!!!

I'm afraid it's had to go back on...

The throttle response is so much better with it on.

CO is theoretically adjustable on the L8 via the usual white pot on the front
but the lambda enabled ones with the green sticker shouldn't be adjusted after they leave the factory unless you know what you're doing as the software could try and correct it back
4x4 boost was 1 or 2 psi higher along with other improvements to give 220bhp as opposed to 204

 

I'm learning all the time