synergy 2

About to fit a synergy 2 at weekend. was wondering where the best place to fit it in engine bay out of the wet ect.
Thanks.

frontosa said:

About to fit a synergy 2 at weekend. was wondering where the best place to fit it in engine bay out of the wet ect.
Thanks.

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Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.

Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.

Clue #2: Top right.

Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.

S.

hi nice engine bay. yes i got the switch gonna try and fit in the morning and do egr by pass as well going to clean it out as well with mr mussel. where did you get the hoses from look great.

Singvogel said:

Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.

Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.

Clue #2: Top right.

Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.

S.

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why do you keep what looks like a oil bottle by battery ??

frontosa said:

why do you keep what looks like a oil bottle by battery ??

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Old rallying habits never die.

I've got lots of stuff stored like that - never moves. Scrutineers never comment either.

Engine oil, coolant, Millers, windscreen wash concentrate, easy and quick.

Just shown the missus that photo & told her thats how clean I expect the dinner plates in future

Singvogel said:

Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.

Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.

Clue #2: Top right.

Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.

S.

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is that the grommet by the break servo somewhere u mentioned in another thred ??

frontosa said:

is that the grommet by the break servo somewhere u mentioned in another thred ??

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Yes, it is - down a little and to the right of the servo.

Fitting the Synergy itself doesn't take that long - it's getting the cables clipped in tidy and secure that takes a little longer.

The end result is great.

Let us know what you think - are you changing the MAF too?

Frontosa - have you informed your insurance - did they charge you more for having the mod?

MJB said:

Frontosa - have you informed your insurance - did they charge you more for having the mod?

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funny thing my insurance co insured my last freelander td4 manual with this synergy fitted no problem. When i informed them i changed my car for another freelander (auto) with the synergy fitted they said they will not insure it cos its not a modification fitted by a company. so am looking around before i take it out again.

Singvogel said:

Yes, it is - down a little and to the right of the servo.

Fitting the Synergy itself doesn't take that long - it's getting the cables clipped in tidy and secure that takes a little longer.

The end result is great.

Let us know what you think - are you changing the MAF too?

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Found it got the wire in ok and got it all running. cleaned out the egr also today what a mess inside, gonna fir the bypass in morning once the egr has dried out. no havent changed the maf yet is it worth it and how easy is it to do ?

frontosa said:

Found it got the wire in ok and got it all running. cleaned out the egr also today what a mess inside, gonna fir the bypass in morning once the egr has dried out. no havent changed the maf yet is it worth it and how easy is it to do ?

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Well done so far - a very mucky job - you'll have dirty finger-nails for a month! ha ha.

Is a MAF change worth it? Depend on how far out your existing MAF is.

RoverRon says they all go out of spec over time. Mine was 6 years and 86K old. Before I bought anything I tried running with the MAF disconnected and I got a bit more power, so according to Ron it could be 'compensated for' by the Synergy2.

After I got the Synergy all set up I tried it with the original Bosch MAF and with the MAF boost section of the Synergy off. I then tried it with the Pierburg MAF and all parts of the Synergy switched on. That was much better.

I'm now running on position 8 - that's high torque and medium power.

Have a good read of Ron's website - so far my findings have agreed with all he says.

Good luck,
Singvogel.

ps check out about the dying duck noises you may get ith the EGR by-pass fitted- an easy little mod. to the small braid vacuum pipes.