Freelander 1.8 Turbo

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Fancied doing it for years, but never had the spare cash. This is Freelander number 13 for me :D

Going to be run as a company demo, so would like to do something different with it. Seemed like a perfect opportunity :)
 
This one will. Have seen a couple converted to front wheel drive, which defeats the purpose of doing it to a Freelander. Though those have all used the T series lump, instead of the K series.

The bell housing is different, so people use the Rover gearbox, which doesn't accept the IRD.
 
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Some practical solutions needed, which were encountered yesterday...

Fitted a TD4 intercooler, but the K-series rad sits further forward than the TD4, so now the bumper doesn't fit.

Options are modify the bumper (which may end up looking ****)
Move the radiator back, but would then need the cooling fan pack removed from the engine side of the radiator, and a big fan on the front (which may still be limited by how far forward it all sits

On the R75, the airbox sits where the battery box sits on the Freelander. Another trip round the breakers may be in order to eye up some pipework and some filter boxes. Or, alternatively, a K&N may be the way to go for simplicity...


Other than that, no major hiccups. Engine/gearbox/IRD are all bolted into place. Exhaust has been modified to fit. Wiring is all done Coolant hoses have been sorted.

Still to fit a few bits and pieces, and sort out a turbo pipe from the intercooler to throttle body. Hopefully not too much longer

:)
 
disco_mikey said:
Some practical solutions needed, which were encountered yesterday...

Fitted a TD4 intercooler, but the K-series rad sits further forward than the TD4, so now the bumper doesn't fit.

Options are modify the bumper (which may end up looking ****)
Move the radiator back, but would then need the cooling fan pack removed from the engine side of the radiator, and a big fan on the front (which may still be limited by how far forward it all sits

On the R75, the airbox sits where the battery box sits on the Freelander. Another trip round the breakers may be in order to eye up some pipework and some filter boxes. Or, alternatively, a K&N may be the way to go for simplicity...


Other than that, no major hiccups. Engine/gearbox/IRD are all bolted into place. Exhaust has been modified to fit. Wiring is all done Coolant hoses have been sorted.

Still to fit a few bits and pieces, and sort out a turbo pipe from the intercooler to throttle body. Hopefully not too much longer

:)
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You can mount intercooler in this position, it's just an idea;)
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I did have that idea too. The V6 bumper does look a bit longer at the top, which would possibly help the issue. However, I can't seem to find any 2nd hand V6 bumpers up this way...

The facelift front end is another option, but would then need new headlights etc, which I don't really want to do...
 
V6 bumper is the easiest option. It gives 50mm more room up front.
Or is it possible to use the intercooler with the 1.8 radiator?
 
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