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What did you do to your Defender today?

mikeau said:
Ive put my name down for one of these when they are back in stock (gulp);
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Defender 200 Tdi VGT uprated turbocharger - AlliSport

Direct Replacement Variable Vane or VGT Turbo for Tdi. Kit includes new oil feed pipe and gaskets. You will need to supply good quality oil of the correct grade and oil filter. Inlet / exhaust gasket available on request. Standard, fixed geometry turbo design is always a compromise. Engines need...
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Im not looking for more overall power, just a wider spread.
I replaced the core in my original turbo a couple of years ago with a hybrid core that was supposed to give a biggish improvement and it was (I think) slightly better.
I thought at the time it was spooling up a bit faster, but I still feel like I would like the power to come in a bit earlier.
I have a couple of VGT turbos that I salvaged and was going to build one up and adapt the exhaust etc etc, but I'll never get a round tuit so giving in and shelling out.

If this doesnt help then I give up.
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I know exactly what you mean. I have done the same thing with Miffy. Swapping the CHRA in the turbo for a "hybrid-ish" one (basically a billet turbine and ball bearings) has made a difference, it does spool up quicker actually much quicker but as the housings are the same as standard all you get is the standard but quicker. It also makes a much more audible turbo whistle than the standard CHRA. I have been and still am sorely tempted to fit a VGTurbo to Miffy for over all drivability. Or at least that is what fitting a VGTurbo would mean. I would dearly love to try a TD5 with a VGTurbo to see mind you.

Ahhh and then I do really miss my old 200tdi, now that thing was superb, what a lovely engine beautifully tuned and as reliable as you possibly want. I wonder what it would have been like with a VGTurbo...

As with you I am looking for drivability and reliability, not a World speed record...
 
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