I can´t agree with Andrew´s last post - in my case I definitely found the extra power from an enlarged 300TDi intercooler both noticeable and useful.
In any case, unless you are very heavily loaded and/or you have inadequate tyres, there are very few expedition places where a 300TDi´s power in insufficient. Of course, it´s a different story if you intend to try and play in high dunes, but it´s just not done on expedition travel. No denying that more power makes life easier, but I´ve never heard of a well-driven, well-prepared Land Rover (or any other 4x4) being defeated for lack of power.
Don´t try to up the power of a 2.5 turbo by 50% - that´s unrealistic. But modest gains are easily possible, and for a relatively small outlay, especially if work needs to be done anyway.
My 2p worth...
Michael...
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