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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Update:
I have now driven about 200km in pouring rain over the past 2 days and although there were a few drops of water visible in the pipe, none of it got into the airbox. In any event, there is a drain hole right next to the new intake aperture so it would never get to the filter 
Most importantly, the 110 feels lovely - revs freely beyond 3000 rpm (I never liked going up that far) and just feels loose and growly, like a really deep long fart 
I would definitely recommend this mod to those with a remap etc. where widening the original intake (or using the fresh air intake) just isn't possible. It was actually incredibly easy... in retrospect 
Thanks again to Pete Bell for all the parts and ideas from his previous threads 
Have a good evening all. Matt p.s. I now wish I had an autobox as I can't change gear quick enough  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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22nd Jul 2014 5:52pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639  
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Ze pleased you got the results you wanted, and thanks for sharing your experience for the rest of us to learn from
I keep looking at mine and think I'm going to do something that ends underneath what was the blank on the wing (I wont be wading) I already have a KBX wing top with a nice big open space below it. I was impressed by how much difference the air box and propeller mod made with no other engine mods (except altered crank case breather) definitely a happier engine but clearly the standard pipework is still restrictive even for a standard engine. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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22nd Jul 2014 6:05pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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EGT gauge fitted this morning:
Fitted sensor just downstream of the turbo - not ideal (but there will be only a few degrees difference) but saved having the manifold off again (too risky pushing filings through the turbo): [URL=]  Click image to enlarge[/URL] Through the bulkhead - made a slit for the plug then sealed everything with Sikaflex: [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Played game of "cable spaghetti" then used (even more) cable ties to keep everything tidy. Dash out, hole cut with dremel, wired up to lighter connections, then gauge and dash back in: [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Job done and all works fine :mrgreen: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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26th Jul 2014 12:01pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677 
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That's mine done.
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8th Aug 2014 6:32pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639
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whats your view on the results DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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8th Aug 2014 7:11pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Not driven it yet-sounds nice though!
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8th Aug 2014 7:34pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Bit pricy for me. I am a a function over form type of guy, hence why I drive a Defender!
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8th Aug 2014 8:28pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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8th Aug 2014 8:51pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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€280! My ram air hose was £15 with the finishing ring and the LHD snow cowl was £24. Total £39. That's a no brainer in my book.
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8th Aug 2014 8:56pm |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699 
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I know my limitations and know I'm
 at fabricating stuff  .. It's never good enough to satisfy my OCD so I have to go for the 'bolt on' route. .. pricey but hopefully well finished. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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8th Aug 2014 8:57pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Fair enough mate. I would come and do the same as mine for free if you get the parts!
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8th Aug 2014 9:04pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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So having driven from Wiltshirw to Oban yesterday (470 miles) I am happy to report that the mod was worth doing. The vehicle pulls better across the whole rev range and I am able to drive up long hills in mostly 6th gear with occasional changes down to 5th. This was pulling our heavy caravan and with a full roof rack.
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11th Aug 2014 1:23pm |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 699
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2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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11th Aug 2014 4:40pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 806 
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Have been testing with a few different set ups for a while...
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Now covered with one of my Aluminium snow cowls painted body colour. I also do a 102mm hose kit to breath through the standard air intake hole - but doesn't fit if you have ABS... and very tight past the aerial. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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12th Aug 2014 10:24am |
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