KZTE intercooler

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:03 am

Heres a question,
we all fit SAC, and such intercoolers to our KZTE's and unless we modify them they are bottom mounted, a few people have made top mount ones, however wouldnt it be easer to just put a D4D intercooler in as it is already designe to be top mounted and to fit the D4D scoop on the bonnet. just a thought I would like some peoples opinions. I will look at a D4D this weekend and compare it to the KZTE to see if it will fit

Derren · Post by **Derren** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:49 am

Possibly because the bottom mount requires the least amount of work?

When I spoke to Hoppy last year about moving mine from the bottom to the top (I don't have space to put it in front) we ended up deciding that while it is working just let it be.

NardusJVR · Post by **NardusJVR** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:59 am

what is the price of such intercooler? will it fit on a 2.8td sfa

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:04 am

Nardus,
no idea give SAC a call, I bought mine with it. the problem with the bottom mount, especially if you have an integrated bullbar, is that the intercooler housing is the first thing that hits an obstacle

NardusJVR · Post by **NardusJVR** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:08 am

that might cause trouble! mine is custome built so i'm sure i can make a plan. do you have dimentions of this cooler for me. Pleassse man!

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:00 pm

Which cooler, the SAC or D4d cooler, to get the dimensions of the SAC I need to strip the whole intercooler off the car (major mission) I dont have A D4D intercooler to measure, maybe someone else on the forum can open their bonnet and measure

Jxjdm · Post by **Jxjdm** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:23 pm

Front mounts are more effective than top mounts, due to better and cooler airflow. Top mounts usually suffer from heat soak created in the engine bay.... Hot air rises.

NardusJVR · Post by **NardusJVR** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:46 pm

ROBERT wrote:Which cooler, the SAC or D4d cooler, to get the dimensions of the SAC I need to strip the whole intercooler off the car (major mission) I dont have A D4D intercooler to measure, maybe someone else on the forum can open their bonnet and measure

Sac cooler? Just want to know more or less! Eg. 100mm x 250mm x 500

SWARTLUX · Post by **SWARTLUX** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:45 pm

Could be because the bonnet scoop is so bloody expansive!Someone one the forum told me its about R2k just for the plastic scoop alone.Maby you can get it cheaper at one of these fong kong motor racing shops or something simmilar?

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:31 pm

Or find one in a scrapyard and get the scoop and intercooler and OEM intercooler pipes

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:33 pm

Hi Nardus, sorry mate I will have to strip my cooler off to measure it I have only seen it once (when it was lying on the ground after n BMW kindly stripped it off for me) I will see if I get time in the near future s its quite a job.

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:26 pm

I have the SAC fitted at the bottom with the bash plate, all I can say is make sure to run water through it after driving in mud

SPF · Post by **SPF** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:16 pm

Jxjdm wrote:Front mounts are more effective than top mounts, due to better and cooler airflow. Top mounts usually suffer from heat soak created in the engine bay.... Hot air rises.

Can IC be front mounted on a 2001 KZTE?

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:24 am

SPF wrote:
Jxjdm wrote:Front mounts are more effective than top mounts, due to better and cooler airflow. Top mounts usually suffer from heat soak created in the engine bay.... Hot air rises.
Can IC be front mounted on a 2001 KZTE?

That is a good question as I would also think an IC in the front is the way to go, however I don't thing there's space unless you modify the grill? I also have the bash plate SAC and those pipes I'd really want to make shorter. The question is would it make a difference if the are shorter?

Dodging · Post by **Dodging** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:18 am

http://www.cirruscoolers.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - they sell a front mount cooler for the KZ

Derren · Post by **Derren** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:40 am

4x4Maniac wrote:
SPF wrote:
Jxjdm wrote:Front mounts are more effective than top mounts, due to better and cooler airflow. Top mounts usually suffer from heat soak created in the engine bay.... Hot air rises.
Can IC be front mounted on a 2001 KZTE?
That is a good question as I would also think an IC in the front is the way to go, however I don't thing there's space unless you modify the grill? I also have the bash plate SAC and those pipes I'd really want to make shorter. The question is would it make a difference if the are shorter?

I queried Cirrus a couple of years ago.
http://www.cirruscoolers.com/index.php/ ... t/hilux-kz

There is space in front of the radiator in the face-lifted KZ-TE (2002 and later?) but for the model before that there isn't enough space without modifying a bit.
If you have a off-road bumper that might give you the space unless you have a winch.

SPF · Post by **SPF** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:43 pm

Thanx for the info guys. I contacted cirrus and the IC can be front fitted on the 2001 KZTE, with small modifications - the bumper will be moved max 15mm and the louvres under the bumper will be cut a little bit shorter. IC @ R 4350. Check out their webpage - http://www.cirruscoolers.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for more info

ROBERT · Post by **ROBERT** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:58 pm

had a look at the cirrus website, If you are runnig the std bumper it should be fine, however if you have a bullbar and winch, the IC will get no airflow as it will be directly behind the winch.

Post by **JohanM** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:24 pm

The ideal would be for those with replacement bumpers, winches & spotlights to mount the intercooler like the KZTE Prado's ontop of the motor instead of at the bottom.

Some members have done it themselves with a bit of engineering work.

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:08 am

JohanM wrote:The ideal would be for those with replacement bumpers, winches & spotlights to mount the intercooler like the KZTE Prado's ontop of the motor instead of at the bottom.

Some members have done it themselves with a bit of engineering work.

I have ARB bumper, sufficient space however probably not enough airflow... I'll stick with my SAC IC for now. Just have to get a snorkel

SWARTLUX · Post by **SWARTLUX** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:49 am

SWARTLUX wrote:Could be because the bonnet scoop is so bloody expansive!Someone one the forum told me its about R2k just for the plastic scoop alone.Maby you can get it cheaper at one of these fong kong motor racing shops or something simmilar?

Het Sondag by montana fleamarket by een van die motor racing shops die toyota bonnet scoop gesien vir R250 definitief 'n knock off mar lyk presies dieselfde teen baie goedkoper

SWARTLUX · Post by **SWARTLUX** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:52 am

Ook beskikbaar in Bling weergawe

Quintus · Post by **Quintus** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:50 pm

SAC fitted my intercooler at around 5000km after new. After 10 000km the whole thing was lose and hanging by the hoses and the two front small bolts. I drilled four holes through to match existing holes in the crossmember and fitted biggest bolts I had (probably size 17). Still lasting witout ripping off of serious damaging the heads.

frik · Post by **frik** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:55 am

ROBERT wrote:Heres a question,
we all fit SAC, and such intercoolers to our KZTE's and unless we modify them they are bottom mounted, a few people have made top mount ones, however wouldnt it be easer to just put a D4D intercooler in as it is already designe to be top mounted and to fit the D4D scoop on the bonnet. just a thought I would like some peoples opinions. I will look at a D4D this weekend and compare it to the KZTE to see if it will fit

Hi Robert
I mounted mine ontop of my engine with a 3.0 D4D Scoop. The reason why I did not buy the original Intercooler was simply I had a intercooler paid for from SAC.
If you have the cash I would say buy the kit from the agents or the scrapyard rather than modify.
All I can say it is the best mod I have ever done to my Bakkie it seriously pulled better fuel consumption much better and yes the rest is history. Lastly the scoop gives it some windgat look.

Dodging · Post by **Dodging** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:45 am

SPF wrote:
Jxjdm wrote:Front mounts are more effective than top mounts, due to better and cooler airflow. Top mounts usually suffer from heat soak created in the engine bay.... Hot air rises.
Can IC be front mounted on a 2001 KZTE?

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Thabogrobler · Post by **Thabogrobler** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:17 pm

SWARTLUX wrote:
SWARTLUX wrote:Could be because the bonnet scoop is so bloody expansive!Someone one the forum told me its about R2k just for the plastic scoop alone.Maby you can get it cheaper at one of these fong kong motor racing shops or something simmilar?
Het Sondag by montana fleamarket by een van die motor racing shops die toyota bonnet scoop gesien vir R250 definitief 'n knock off mar lyk presies dieselfde teen baie goedkoper

Not a damn!

Jy moet asb weer gaan kyk en my presies se waar daai winkel is, ek kry net die scoops wat baie sleg lyk!

TunaTruck · Post by **TunaTruck** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:45 pm

Hi, I installed a Motorcade FMIC on my 3.0 D4D Tuna, want to sell the old Intercooler with pipes if anyone is interested to recoup some of the cost. Asking Price R2000. The whole conversion and piping cost me about R7000.
Would also consider swopping bonnets with the scoop if the colour match 100% (White) and extra R1000 for the scoop. Saves you the cost and effort of cutting out the bonnet for the new scoop.

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