Can I turn my 1998 none turbo into a turbo?

Hello,

I have a 1998 2.0 L XEDI Freelander, this is pre turbo is there anyway I can turn it into a turbo on the cheap?

Thank you

Hi i am not an expert but would guess that it is expensive....
You would need a different compression ratio for a start.. Non turbo's usuall run higher compression as the turbo models squirt in far more air...At least that is the case for petrol motors...
You could speak to Turbo Technics..
Turbo Technics
Failing that wait untill the guys on the site that know about these things reply..
For a start you would probably need lower compression ratio pistons, an intercooler and the associated pipework, oil cooler for the turbo and the ecu might have to be changed to take into accout for the extra air boost (turbo control as well).

Might be easier to buy a turbo lump...

Please do not take this for gospel but it might be the case..

Get an engine from an old rover 200/400/600 deisel and drop it in yours

ACD1055 said:

Hello,

I have a 1998 2.0 L XEDI Freelander, this is pre turbo is there anyway I can turn it into a turbo on the cheap?

Thank you

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Dont know about turboing it But ya have answered a query from a previous thread..i knew i was right..
Cheers
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Heres the thread...

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/earlier-diesels-there-two-types-48734.html?highlight=perkins+prima

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ACD1055 said:

Hello,

I have a 1998 2.0 L XEDI Freelander, this is pre turbo is there anyway I can turn it into a turbo on the cheap?

Thank you

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All L-series diesels in the Freelander should be turbo charged

What are the first eight letters of your chassis number?

It should read SALLNA(A if 3dr, or B if 5dr) the last letter should be 'B'

I'm ashamed to admit it, I know nothing about engines so I'm not even able to look under the bonnet to see if there is a turbo fitted or not as I don't know what they look like or where it would be? I can top up my oil and water etc but that's it. So I do appreciate your help.

I always thought Landrover made a TD4 and just a 2l Diesel and as mine doesn't have the TD4 badge it wasn't a turbo, the other reason for me thinking it doesn't have a turbo as I can feel it kick in and the performance isn't that good, I have a turbo Mondeo 1.8 and I can feel that kick in.

Thanks for tanking the time to help me
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You dont need to disclose your full chassis number, edit the above post.

You caused a bit of confusion with the other members, some people were thinking that the L-series wasnt turbo charged.

Now you know.

I have removed my VIN number from the post.

Does this mean my Freelander has a turbo or not, I'm confussed

yes it has a turbo
the TD4 badge designated the later BMW engined ones.
the L series turbo doozel (what you've got) was rather under powered and never had a noticable tubo kick. it's a good strong reliable injun though.

Here it is again, in anorak mode!

The L-series was designed in 1992, developed by 'corporate diesel engineering team' from LR and Rover. British in every sense!

It entered production in 1994, costing £30m to bring it to the production stage. It was first used in the Rover 600 shortly after that.

There were 241 completely new changes to the L-series:

To name but a few:

Cast Iron Block with siamese bores

LM25 Alum head, 2 vertical valves per cylinder

Hydraulic tappets, single overhead cam, belt driven.

Garrett GT15 turbo, variable waste control and intercooler

Then came the Hippo in Jan 1998, the L-series had some 40 modifications for the Hippo, relocated turbo and different inlet manifold

Power Output of the L-series:

Freelander..........94bhp @ 4.2k rpm, 154 lb ft torque @ 2k rpm

Rover 620.......... 103.6bhp @ 4.2k rpm, 155lb ft torque @ 2k rpm

Rover 220D/220 SD...84.9bhp @4.2k rpm, no torque figures available

Turbo's - MG-Rover.org Forums

There are abunch of nutters on here trying too get 200bhp out of an l series good luck

easiest way is to fit the Rover 220 Turbo lump into a hippoo or a Series.

I'm not after getting 200 BHP nowhere near, I just want to know if there is a smiple way to improve the performance that has been tried and tested at doesn't cost the earth. thanks all the same

keep it well serviced, set up properly, correct tyre pressures and good quality doozil.