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Engine & Exhaust
HPD TRANSMITS KNOWLEDGE
On transmission cooling
With the ‘new normal’ impeding many overseas holiday plans, Aussies have responded by spending a sizeable chunk of money on offroad vehicles, caravans and camper trailers and discovering our own enormous and beautiful backyard. “Transmission coolers are a growing requirement with today’s demands,” High Performance Diesel (HPD) Operations Manager, Jason Griffith, said. ”People are gearing up with increasingly larger caravans and larger camper trailers to tour and see this great country, unwittingly putting increased strain on their standard transmissions.” OE manufacturers do a reasonable job keeping gearboxes cool under normal driving conditions, however, HPD says it knows when you are straining your transmission trudging through remote tracks, rock steps, towing your fully-loaded home-awayfrom-home or fiberglass floating fortress on or off the tarmac, things can get very hot under the collar – and in the transmission case. Increased loads can have an impact on the engine’s cooling system and disastrous consequences if fluids mix when transmission or engine cooling systems fail. HPD says that is why, as passionate 4x4 enthusiasts, it has been inspired to manufacture air cooled transmission cooling (Transcooler) kits that provide stable transmission temperatures under the toughest conditions. It says HPD Transcooler Kits are superior for 4x4 applications for the following reasons: • Hard core: its solid foundation is the Bar and
Plate core. For tackling hours of rough tracks and corrugated roads, HPD says Tube and Fin cores simply don’t compare when it comes to handling violent movement, constant vibration or impact from road debris. Its durability is a result of its construction from solid sections of aluminium bar, sandwiching rows of fin and braised in a furnace to form a highly robust, solidly bonded unit. Bar and Plate cores also have the advantage of easily being made significantly thicker than tube and fin cores.
Thicker cores mean increased surface area and more fin for extra cooling performance. • Precision machining: HPD says its kits’ tanks and fittings are a thing of beauty and are a testament to its relentless attention to detail, all precision-manufactured in-house and CNC machined from solid billet alloy. The thinnest section of the tanks is 4mm thick to withstand high fluid pressures and impact from rocks and other debris. The mounting brackets are lasercut from 3mm thick, 304 grade stainless steel to resist rust and corrosion. • Testing: once HPD’s team of highly skilled precision welders bond the tanks to the cores, it says all Transcoolers are tested to cope with pressures beyond normal operating conditions. As a result of HPD’s research
and development, it says hoses with superior heat resistance are supplied to cope with higher temperatures produced by the latest generation of automatic transmissions. • After sales support: Not only does HPD say it uses only the best materials, manufacturing and design technologies, it states it also stands by its products with “after sales support that is second to none.” “We don’t make parts you just throw away when they fail and buy the next one. We make parts that you can keep using for decades,” HPD Director, David Mitchell, said. For more information, visit www.hpdiesel.com.au
BEAUDESERT EXHAUSTS
Offering a wide array of services
Beaudesert Exhaust was established 39 years ago in 1982 and initially provided its local shire with basic exhaust and radiator repairs. Over the years the company has developed to a much larger portfolio and says its knowledge of exhaust systems and fabrication has expanded extensively. Beaudesert Exhaust Managing Director, Brian Parker, was reportedly one of the first to bring a CNC Automatic mandrel tube bending machine to Australia, and thus revolutionised the 4WD aftermarket exhaust industry. Beaudesert Exhaust is now home to eight of these machines and says it is proud to employ a highly qualified team to operate them. The company manufactures exhaust systems for most 4WD vehicles, not only fitting them in its workshop in Beaudesert (QLD) but also dispatching them world-wide. It explains the mandrel tube benders allow it to bend pipe without any form of restriction, consequently increasing airflow and in turn improving power, torque and fuel efficiency. Further, it says it has continued to develop a broad range of exhaust systems and now has over 200 DIY kits available. Its team also offers customised bending solutions for customers who require something more specific, with this custom bending able to include, but not limited to, headboards, handrails, snorkels and sliders. Beaudesert Exhaust says the state of the art technology allows for these custom jobs to be possible while its 3D scanning tool works alongside its expert CAD and Solidworks designers to enable it to develop digital prototypes and recreate desired products. For more information, visit www.beauexhausts.com.au
NEW MANN-FILTER FORD RANGER HITS THE STREETS
The impressive vehicle has been dubbed the “#AUSSIEMAMBAMANIA MANN-FILTER Ford Ranger’
The new show vehicle will be used at trade shows and training events while also getting dirty by taking part in 4WD events. The Ranger has been wrapped in MANN-FILTER’s race-winning Mercedes AMG #MAMBA livery and fitted with the latest MANN+HUMMEL ProVent 200 and PreLine-Plus Diesel Pre-Filter Kits. ProVent 200
ProVent is MANN+HUMMEL’s innovation for crankcase ventilation and has a starring role on the company’s new #AUSSIEMAMBAMANIA MANNFILTER Ford Ranger. The ProVent has been specifically designed to accommodate the latest generation of turbocharged engines and has the following advantages over existing solutions: • Highly efficient oil separation as a closed as well as an open system, providing ideal protection for the turbocharger and other components installed downstream. • Low pressure loss. • Less motor oil consumption in comparison to less efficient separators or conventional open systems. • Maintenance friendly: fittings are not removed during element maintenance. • Universal usage: exceptional for variable flow rates. • Flexible installation locations on the engine or in the engine compartment. • Compact design. • Light and robust design. • Integrated safety feature against irregularly high crankcase pressure. • No electrical energy required. • Low running costs. PreLine-Plus Diesel Pre-Filter Kits
MANN-FILTER explains its new Ford Ranger will also benefit from excellent water separation thanks to its PreLine-Plus Diesel Pre-Filter Kit. The MANN+HUMMEL PreLine series separates more than 93 percent (according to ISO 4020) of water present in the fuel and so fulfils the requirements of leading injection system producers. It says the perfectly matched interaction between the PreLine pre-filter and the MANN+HUMMEL main filter offers maximum protection for the sensitive injection system and contributes to the economic running of the engine. And that’s not all
Already a showstopper, MANN+HUMMEL explains it was “super keen to get our MANN-FILTER Ranger to hit the streets, so while stage one is now complete, stage two is just around the corner.” On behalf of MANN-FILTER Australia, MANN+HUMMEL would like to thank the following companies for their help and support in taking the new #AUSSIEMAMBAMANIA Ford Ranger from a dream to reality. • City Ford – Ford Ranger – Wes Dawson, Steve
Taulanga • Exclusive Wraps – MANN-FILTER vehicle wrap – Jeff Lin • Diesel Distributors – ProVent 200, PreLine 150, Rock Lights, Transchill Automatic
Transmission Cooler Kit – Jeremy Bettison • Opposite Lock - PIAK bar and tow bar, hard lid, recovery gear – Eddie Ziada • Tough Dog – suspension – Blake Jones • Road Safe - Upper control arms and recovery points – Troy Schipper • ROH – 17+8 invader wheels – Ben Hosking • Oricom – CB and antenna – Marlene Silva • Roadvision – driving lights and light bar –
Gary Parker and Jason Forkosh For more from MANN-FILTER, please visit www.mann-filter.com
HARROP RELEASES NISSAN Y62 PATROL MID PIPE EXHAUST UPGRADE
Harrop Engineering has introduced what it describes as a clever exhaust upgrade for the popular V8 powered Nissan Y62 Patrol platform. Building on Harrop’s successful TVS Supercharger system, the Mid Pipe upgrade increases the exhaust diameter to 2.5 inch into three inch including an X-Pipe. Harrop explains that the upgrade provides a much needed deeper and throatier V8 growl, while retaining good manners under cruise conditions and towing. This upgrade is a direct, bolt-on replacement to the factory mid-section which retains the factory catalytic converters and rear section. Mid Pipe upgrade features:
• Suits naturally aspirated and forced induction vehicles • Bolt in replacement of factory mid-section • Made from 409 grade Stainless Steel • Size: 2.5” into 3” including X-Pipe and dual inlet muffler • ‘HARROP’ etched primary muffler • Integrated transfer case heat shielding Harrop says this upgrade is perfect for enthusiasts who are looking for a reliable and cost-effective acoustics enhancement for their V8 Y62 Patrol. It says the upgrade will provide a significantly deeper exhaust note at idle and under throttle, without drone. For more information, please contact Harrop Engineering on 1300 HARROP or sales@harrop.com.au or visit www.harrop.com.au
PROTECT YOUR ENGINE
With Ryco Vehicle Specific Fuel Water Separator Filters and Crankcase Filter Kits
Ryco explains there are many ways water can get into a diesel fuel system, whether that being condensation, water crossings or just a contaminated tank of fuel; and says the only way to protect your engine is a fuel water separator filter system. Similarly, all modern-day Internal combustion engines utilise a crankcase breather which over time becomes contaminated with components such as oil, water and soot that build-up and can get into the engine’s air intake system, leading to power loss and increased fuel consumption. This kind of build-up forms an insulating barrier on the inside of the intercooler, preventing the intake air from shedding its heat. Ryco explains this hotter intake air will reduce your engine’s power and increase fuel consumption and states a crankcase filtration system eliminates this build up. By fitting the combination of a fuel water separator and crankcase filter kit, Ryco says engines are given the very best chance to be protected from early wear and tear and perform at their maximum. When it comes to why one would choose a Ryco Vehicle Specific Fuel Water Separator Filter and Crankcase Filter Kit (RVSK) over other alternatives in the market, it says the answers are “simple and very real,” as follows: • Ryco’s RVSK kits are not a universal type application. Each kit is meticulously designed for each vehicle using existing mounting points in the engine bay for both the fuel water separator and crankcase filter, significantly reducing fitting time. • All RVSK kits come with specifically moulded hoses so there’s no time-consuming joining or rerouting of hoses. • Because many 4WD vehicles endure road conditions tougher that an average car, all
RVSK’s mounting brackets are designed to mount to three separate points. Ryco says all competitor products mount with only two points making them suspectable to dislodging, vibrating or rattling. • For flexibility, all kits are sold without filters. • RVSK’s are proudly engineered and designed in Australia by the talented team at Ryco Head office Melbourne. The RVSKs are available from good Ryco stockists nationally. For more information and recommendations on the right filter choice for your vehicle, visit www.rycofilters.com.au/Vehicle-Specific-Fitment-Kit
STREETFIGHTER FLASH TUNING PRODUCTS
Factory ECUs are becoming more complex with a growing level of technology and electronic features. Because of this, StreetFighter says the use of piggyback style ECU chip tuning has become obsolete, and there is now more than ever a need for a more reliable and suitable process. It says this is where ECU flash tuning comes in, allowing tuners to ‘flash’ tunes directly to the factory ECU. ‘Flash’ tuning re-writes the generic factory tune and creates a new, more optimised tune for the specific vehicle to maximise its performance and driveability. With the old-style chip tune tricking the ECU to perform in a certain way, it can often become unreliable. Imported chips from overseas markets and generic adjustments made to them are often not suitable for Australian vehicles and conditions. In response to this issue, StreetFighter says it has developed kits which allow workshops to easily access, tune and flash the factory ECU on a large range of 4WDs and SUVs. StreetFighter says the SF Power Flash and SF Power Active kits allow the StreetFighter Specialist Workshop tuners to flash tune a wide range of new model 4WD and SUVs. This is achieved by either directly plugging in to the factory ECU in the vehicle, or removing and directly flashing on to the ECU itself outside of the vehicle depending on the manufacturer. These two kits allow the registered workshops to access and tune the vehicles quickly, safely and confidently with the technical support of StreetFighter’s own specialist tuners, with the company stating its tuners have many years’ experience tuning a range of not only 4WDs and SUVs but also performance vehicles. The ultimate benefit of StreetFighter’s SF Flash and SF Active kits is to allow workshops nationwide to be able to flash tune, dyno and road test each individual factory delivered vehicle to its maximum potential and improve the drivability of the vehicle without the risk of damage to the original ECU, with the remote support of StreetFighter specialist tuners. With expected gains of around 15 to 30 percent in power and torque and approximately 10 percent improved fuel economy, StreetFighter says the figures speak for themselves. It says the biggest advantage however is in the improved drivability with the power and torque right where you need it, whether it be for city driving, off-roading or towing. For more information, visit www.streetfighter.net.au or contact StreetFighter on enquiries@streetfighter.net.au or 08 8299 9998.
FRAM EXPANDS ITS FILTER KIT RANGE
To provide maximum performance and durability on and off-road
Filpro Automotive explains that its range of Fram 4WD Filter Kits has expanded with the addition of multiple new applications to the listing now covering an even wider range of common 4WD models than before. Conveniently packaged in the one box, with one reference number, Filpro explains that the Fram 4WD Filter Kits are the solution for complete servicing requirements. Filpro says that whether it is for off road driving, or the everyday drive, Fram 4WD Filter Kits are optimised for both on and off-road performance. It says every Fram Filter is designed, developed, tested and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM filtration specifications, with a warranty to meet OE specified vehicle service intervals, and will not void New Car Warranties. Each Fram 4WD Filter Kit contains Oil Filter, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, and Cabin Air Filter where required: • Air Filter: Fram Air Filters reportedly provide superior protection for strenuous driving conditions, from idling in heavy traffic, to driving on dusty roads and towing heavy loads. The advanced filter media has been stringently tested and has an increased dirt holding capacity- surpassing
ISO 5011 testing standards. • Fuel Filter: Fram Fuel Filters serve a vital function in today’s modern tighttolerance engine fuel systems. By removing rust and dirt particles from petrol or diesel, fuel filters protect fuel pumps and injectors from rapid wear and failure. • Oil Filter: Fram Oil Filters are said to be ideal for drivers who push their vehicles, whether in stop and go traffic, by towing, or driving in extreme weather conditions. A blend of cellulose and synthetic microscopic fibres provide an ideal balance of dirt-trapping and dirt-holding capacity, whilst providing optimum oil flow to the engine for lubrication of moving engine parts. • Cabin Air Filter (where required): Fram Cabin Air Filters allow travelers inside the vehicle to breathe cleaner air by filtering out pollen, allergens, exhaust fumes, dirt and dust that enter the vehicle through the cooling/ heating system. Filpro explains that Fram Cabin Air Filters can eliminate up to 98 percent* of these impurities, providing a more enjoyable ride. To find the right filter fitment, visit www.framfilters.com.au to use the online catalogue tool. For more information, contact Filpro Automotive on 0400 878 837 or arossiter@filpro.com.au
*Road dust and pollen particles ranging in size from 5-100 microns.
HOW GENUINE REMANUFACTURED INJECTORS COMPARE TO NEW
Cornell Diesel Systems is an OEM-authorised remanufacturer of Common Rail diesel injectors
The company explains this means a remanufactured injector from Cornell Diesel Systems is identical to a new injector. Cornell Diesel Systems has been appointed to remanufacture Denso, Bosch, Delphi and VDO diesel fuel injectors in Australia. Cornell Diesel Systems has invested in ISO-standard facilities, equipment and training to meet the stringent compliance levels required to service and repair injectors. Disassembly and reassembly work is carried out in pressurised clean rooms with highly refined filtering systems that act as air purifiers. Cornell Diesel Systems explains the air in these areas is filtered to meet strict ISO standards for particle count and cleanliness, which is a requirement for assembling modern diesel system components. Cornell Diesel Systems says remanufactured injectors can sometimes have a poor perception due to refurbished injectors being marketed as remanufactured injectors. It says refurbished injectors that are repaired using any non-genuine parts can result in incorrect tolerances, poor vehicle performance, and premature wear. There are critical differences between remanufactured injectors and refurbished injectors. Cornell Diesel Systems explains remanufactured injectors can only be considered as truly remanufactured if 100 percent of replacement parts are genuine OEM and built to new OEM injector specifications. As an OEM-approved and authorised remanufacturer, Cornell Diesel Systems only uses genuine OEM replacement parts. It remanufactures injectors back to original OEM condition, and all injectors are coded individually. As such, Cornell Diesel Systems says its remanufactured injectors are exactly the same as new injectors, whereas refurbished injectors are often not. Additionally, Cornell Diesel Systems tests and verifies remanufactured injectors on the latest test equipment that has been calibrated by the OEM, in ISO-accredited, climate-controlled clean room facilities. With a history in diesel fuel injection spanning over 47 years, Cornell Diesel Systems says it is proud to supply remanufactured injectors out of one of the world’s highest level remanufacturing facilities. It says the advantage of buying parts from a diesel specialist like Cornell Diesel Systems is the longstanding relationships that have been built up with the OEMs to ensure customers receive only the highest level of service and repair. Cornell Diesel Systems is a member of Capricorn and also offers other payment methods. To enquire about diesel fuel injection services and parts you can contact Cornell Diesel Systems’ Melbourne branch on 03 9267 8800 or sales@cornells.com.au or its Sydney branch on 02 9757 7373 or sales@cdsnsw.com.au.
