More power requires cooler, cleaner air. In this category, part of Engine & Performance, you’ll find intercoolers, air filters, snorkels and turbo parts to optimise your engine’s intake system, with a wide range of products for the Nissan Patrol Y60/Y61 and vehicles fitted with the BMW M57 engine.
The intercoolers in this range have been tested at pressures in excess of 10 bar and are suitable for engines up to 550 pk; they are available in various sizes to suit your intake system. Cooler intake air is denser, resulting in more efficient combustion and more power from the same engine. Particularly with a chip-tuned or supercharged engine, a larger, more efficient intercooler is often the logical next step. If you want to monitor boost pressure and temperature after the upgrade, take a look at meters & electronics for the right measuring instruments.
As well as cooling systems, you’ll also find 3- and 4-inch air filters here, and stainless steel snorkels designed specifically for the Nissan Patrol. A snorkel raises the air intake to a higher point, which not only helps when fording water but also ensures that the engine draws in dust-free, drier air rather than the cloud of dust kicked up directly behind the car in front of you. When combined with a good filter, the air entering your engine remains clean, even in rough terrain where a lot of dust or loose material is kicked up. Particularly when fording water, a properly fitted snorkel is not a luxury but essential protection for your engine.
For the turbo side, you’ll find adaptors, mounting brackets and oil return lines, supplemented by 76 mm silicone hoses with 45- and 90-degree bends. Silicone is resistant to heat and pressure and lasts considerably longer than rubber hoses, making it a sensible choice for applications involving high temperatures and pressures. For the fixing materials and tools needed to fit everything leak-free, take a look at workshop & assembly.
A good intake system works best in conjunction with the rest of your motorbike. So be sure to also check out cooling to dissipate the extra heat generated by the increased power, in exhaust on the outlet side, and at fuel system so that the fuel supply can keep up with the extra air.
A snorkel keeps dirt, water and dust out of your air intake when fording water or driving on dusty roads, whilst an intercooler upgrade reduces the intake temperature for more consistent power under heavy load. For those who regularly drive over rough terrain or modify their car for longer journeys, a combination of both is a worthwhile investment.
Are you unsure which intercooler, snorkel or turbo component is suitable for your Nissan Patrol or other 4x4? Our team will be happy to advise you, ensuring that the intake, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems are properly matched so that your engine can reach its full potential.
