Intercooler Upgrades
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Get the cause fixed, not just the part swapped. Call 0468 003 293 or describe the problem.
- 0468 003 293
- Heatherbrae NSW
Based in Heatherbrae — servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and the Hunter, with turbo upgrade work for Central Coast, Mid North Coast and Sydney customers too.
Intercooler Upgrades for Diesel 4WDs — Newcastle & Hunter
A bigger, more efficient intercooler drops intake temps, lowers EGTs and keeps power consistent when you’re towing hard on a hot day — instead of fading as everything heats up. The perfect partner to a tune.
- Towing performance
- Powered by Berrima Diesel
- Owner-operator
- Licence MVRL62893
- Newcastle
- Lake Macquarie
- Port Stephens
- Maitland
- Hunter Valley
The problem
Towing the van up a long climb on a 35-degree day, your factory intercooler is fighting a losing battle. Hot intake air means less dense air, higher EGTs, and power that fades the longer you work the engine. You feel it as a rig that goes well cold and gets gutless when it’s hot and loaded — exactly when you need it.
What an intercooler upgrade does
We fit a larger, higher-efficiency intercooler (front-mount or upgraded design to suit your vehicle) so the air going into your engine is cooler and denser. Cooler air in means lower EGTs, more consistent power, and a tune that can actually deliver what it’s mapped for.
The upgrade includes:
- Assessment of your vehicle and towing demands
- Quality intercooler matched to your engine and goals
- Correct piping, mounting and fitment
- Works in with your tune for a complete towing package
- Road/load testing to confirm the result
What you can expect
- Lower intake temperatures and reduced EGTs under sustained load
- More consistent power towing on hot days — less fade
- A stronger foundation for a performance tune
- Better long-term protection from heat
“Very professional. Has my car running perfect. Would recommend for sure.”
— Daniel Izzard
How it works
- Very professional. Has my car running perfect. Would recommend for sure.” — Daniel Izzard
- We match the right intercooler to your engine and setup.
- We fit and verify — tested under load before you collect.
Vehicles we service
- Toyota Hilux
- LandCruiser 200 & 79 Series
- Ford Ranger
- Isuzu D-Max
- Mazda BT-50
- Holden Colorado
- Mitsubishi Triton
- Nissan Patrol
- — and most common-rail diesel 4WDs
Why Skillen
- We build intercooler + tune as one towing package, not piecemeal
- Matched to your real loads, not a generic fit
- Owner-operator workmanship, backed by Berrima Diesel
- Verified under load before handover
Common questions
Common causes are oil supply problems, foreign-object damage, over-boost/over-fuelling, or a worn unit at high km. We diagnose so we fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Happy with stock performance? Like-for-like is fine. Tow or want more? A matched upgrade turbo + tune is worth discussing. We’ll give you both options and costs.
Yes — an upgrade turbo should be tuned to suit for safe, effective results. We handle both.
It’s risky — limp mode and oil-related issues can lead to bigger damage. Best to get it looked at before a long tow.
You’ll get a firm quote after diagnosis, once we know what’s failed and whether you’re replacing or upgrading — and no work goes ahead until you’ve approved it. Call for a free quote.

