AIRTEC Motorsport Defender Intercooler
High-capacity intercooler upgrade for Land Rover Defender TD5 and TDCi Puma.
AIRTEC designed this intercooler to make substantially better use of the limited space behind the Defender grille. A taller single-pass core increases both internal volume and frontal area while retaining 50mm outlets for compatibility with the original boost-hose size.
Key improvements
- 134% more internal capacity than the OEM intercooler
- 55% more frontal area
- Large single-pass core
- Cast end tanks designed to improve airflow distribution
- Black powder-coated finish
- 50mm inlet and outlet connections
- Full fitting instructions included
KINGPIN note – harsh outback use
We believe AIRTEC intercoolers are particularly well suited to harsh Australian outback roads and sustained corrugations. One of the reasons we like their construction is the use of cast alloy end tanks rather than fabricated/welded alloy end tanks. In our view, the cast construction and reduced reliance on welded tank seams make them a particularly appealing choice where vibration, corrugations and rough-road use are a major consideration.
Fitment
Designed for Defender TD5 and TDCi Puma models with factory air-conditioning. It is not intended for dealer-installed air-conditioning systems.
Vehicles without air-conditioning can also be fitted with minor modification to the slam-panel support stays. Minor trimming of the original plastic mountings is required during installation.
Dimensions
OEM intercooler
Width: 590mm
Height: 213mm
Depth: 40mm
Capacity: 5 litres
Frontal area: 1,256cm²
AIRTEC Motorsport
Width: 555mm
Height: 352mm
Depth: 60mm
Capacity: 11.7 litres
Frontal area: 1,953cm²
