Double deep vs full width intercooler, VGT reccos - 300tdi

[hillstrubl]

Hello All,
asking for a friend who doesn't do forums, the new owner of my former 90 is doing a bunch of work on it, and was thinking about a VGT turbo with a new intercooler, while he has the engine out.

2 questions:
1) Allisport, etc double deep but regular width or a full width intercooler
1a) if full width, will that impact engine cooling significantly?
2) VGT recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Surveyor]

I have an Allisport double core intercooler and Turbo Technics VGT
I am happy with the setup

 

[Napalm00]

I prefer the full width, the tdis run cool I wouldn't sweat overheating it. Only real way to overheat it is to run it with ac on when lugging the engine not moving quickly

Only one real bolt on vgt option: bell, Technics and Allisport ...they are all the same turbo .

Highly recommend that they do egt and boost gauge before any of this work

 

[javelinadave]

If you are installing A/C the full width makes all of it a thick stack. I had a double thick IC and had no complaints.

 

[jymmiejamz]

If you are installing A/C the full width makes all of it a thick stack. I had a double thick IC and had no complaints.

Just FYI for anyone else looking to do this... You had the bump out grill setup which I ended up switching back to the flush style to clear the Husky winch. Its a tight fit with the ac and thicker intercooler, but it does fit.

 

[hillstrubl]

Thanks guys

 

[Dan kemper]

I just went with the uprated allisport and dropped right into the factory spot and should be ample for the turbo technics turbo.

 

[broncoduecer]

Just FYI for anyone else looking to do this... You had the bump out grill setup which I ended up switching back to the flush style to clear the Husky winch. Its a tight fit with the ac and thicker intercooler, but it does fit.

I found that it would also interfere with the rockware bumper and warn winch combo. The stock grill is really tight to the winch.

 

[Scrtsqrl]

If you are installing A/C the full width makes all of it a thick stack. I had a double thick IC and had no complaints.

Sorry to revive this thread, but the conversation was the best that I could find with my current issue. @javelinadave - I live not far from you (also in Scottsdale) and bought a 110/300TDI from ZA a couple of years back. I had been working with that company off Cave Creek (not naming names) and they do good work, but they are more focused on their own LS swaps and building up LC9s and LS3s. I am contemplating a move to either an LS/LT or even an M57, but I would love to figure out how to keep the 300. I am looking at having it rebuilt (possibly boring it out to 2.8), adding a Turner head, stainless exhaust, and a VGT and double core IC from Allisport. I've already done the Morgan boost pin and was looking at the ring as well. I am also making a custom dash and bulkhead section to remove the heater box and add a RestomodAir system (because it's 110 today in PHX) and will be swapping out for a 1.2 T-case. Having said all of this - is it worth all of this headache and cost? Or would I be better off just swapping to a new motor?

 

[Mirrajumper]

Turner head and big turbo are FS in the parts section ….all new