PDI Intercoolers

Welcome to performance 👑

For years we searched for an intercooler that worked with our HJ61 / 12HT; we wanted something that fit, something of high quality and finally something that was large enough to make a difference on EGT's and IAT's.

We, like you, wanted:

• 💨 Performance
• ⚡️ Quality
• 🔩 Fitment
• 👌🏽 Reliability
• 📞 Manufacturer support

Then, we came across the PDI intercooler from Brian at Performance Diesel Intercoolers in W.A, Australia 🇦🇺

After speaking with Brian, understanding the size of this intercooler, and its design to enable fitment into the HJ61 Landcruiser, as well as it's specs and quality we knew we had to have it 🎁

Not only that, it looked bass ass 😎

If you've got a 12HT or a 2HT, usually you're keen for a little more power, more torque and better performance. 💪🏽

How do we achieve that with these old but brilliant motors? Simple; boost and fuel, > BUT this means higher EGT's and thus higher IAT's; which means hotter engine, rings going bad, overheating, head warping etc etc. 🔥😢

If you have gone through the trauma of any of the above on your beloved 12HT/2H motor then you're understanding how important it is to AVOID this at all costs 👎🏽

Because this means: 

• Getting the engine built; but then there's the cost, what if the builder isn't good and/or make an error, what about their warranty, what if the build cost blows out 💸
• Building the engine yourself; means needing to find space (mum's garage may not fit a small truck engine), finding the time; will it be one of the 50% complete projects for 3 years? you're thinking : "I hate those, my 60 is already one of those!" ⏳

If you're wanting more power, then this is for you; it means boost, cooler EGT's and lower IAT's, it means peace of mind 😌 and motivates you to get your diesel tuned (properly on a dyno 🙄), it means better trips and it looks mean 😈

* Please note, if utilising a custom set-up piping may not fit your set-up. Please let us know your requirements the closest possible will be supplied. This kit is for a 12HT set-up only, whilst we do our best to accomodate a 2H custom set-up, the responsibility of fitment it up to the customer.  

From PDI:

The PDI Landcruiser 60 series HJ61 HJ60 Front mount intercooler is designed to fit on both the round headlight and the twin square light model. It sits further back than all other designs we have seen as it has recessed areas in the end tanks for the condenser fittings and piping.

The core is 545 x 300 x 65mm.

Pipes are stainless steel and is supplied with a stainless flange onto the intake manifold, which does a 180deg bend under the air supply pipe.

Plus, it looks awesome!

For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service. By purchasing off our site you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms of Service. 

The PDI brake booster is a significant upgrade (50%) to the 60 series, which had a single diaphragm unit. It will fit on auto models and manual with the standard clutch master cylinder, but not if you have the vacuum assist on the clutch master cylinder (due to interference).

If you have the vac assisted clutch booster, you can change it out for a non assisted clutch master, but this will require cutting and re-flaring of the hydraulic line for the clutch. Considering the improvements in clutch design, a new clutch will probably negate the need for vacuum assist and this will allow for the PDI brake booster to be installed.

Braking upgrades should be done in conjunction with power increases and we have found the biggest improvement can be achieved with this mod.

Our PDI dual diaphragm brake boosters have been ADR tested and proved to pass all tests. Our design allows us to exceed the standard brake specifications for those with:

• increased weight (both GVM and GCM).

• larger wheel diameter

Following installation and adjustment of the rear brake bias the braking distance at 80kph dropped from 26m to 16m. Very quickly we found we could do turning and stopping maneuvers that would have be both crazy and impossible before. This is great for a powered up cruiser and potentially life saving if you have increased your weights, fitted larger tyres or are towing. Many will say “the brakes are fine” but when asked if the pedal goes hard, before full braking can be achieved, they remember how scary that can be.

With a PDI brake booster less than 50kg push would be required for full braking - this is a significant improvement that will be noticed.

We recommend these be installed with braided brake lines as line pressure will be increased and the standard lines may be compromised if still original. This is both due to age and the potential for damage as they are fitted to a 4WD. Installing braided lines will also give a better result as factory flexible lines bulge and reduce effective application of the pedal.

Note: If you have air in your system, which can be very very difficult to bleed out, the larger booster will make this more apparent, due to extra force that can be applied.

These boosters are impressive, and we are sure every cruiser owner would install after driving a cruiser fitted with one of these boosters.

We recommend these be installed with braided brake lines as line pressure will be increased and the standard lines may be compromised if still original. This is both due to age and the potential for damage as they are fitted to a 4WD. Installing braided lines will also give a better result as factory flexible lines bulge and reduce effective application of the pedal.

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The only fitting issue is for those with rear air con or ice box console where the alloy pressure lines are routed close to the brake booster and will result in interference such that our larger boosters can’t be fitted.

Please do your research before purchasing and attempting an install. For those fitting to petrol models we suggest and additional vacuum reservoir be added to ensure the booster is able to provide full assist for a period after the engine is turned off or if being driven enthusiastically where vacuum build up is limited.

For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service. By purchasing off our site you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms of Service.