PDI Intercooler Kit suitable for Toyota Landcruiser HDJ79 HDJ70 Series

PDI Front Mount Intercooler Kit for Toyota LandCruiser HDJ78/79 Series (1HD-FTE)

Transform your narrow-nose Land Cruiser’s  1HD-FTE setup into a cool-air powerhouse with a dedicated front-mount intercooler – there is no factory cooler, so this is a must-have for performance upgrades.

🚗 Suitable for:

• Toyota LandCruiser HDJ78 & HDJ79 Series
• 70 Series Narrow-Nose models with factory 1HD-FTE turbo diesel (Non-intercooled)

🔥 Why Add an Intercooler?
The stock 1HD-FTE in HDJ78/79 comes with no charge-cooler at all, so boost air runs straight from the turbo into the intake manifold at high temperatures. Hot intake air means less power, higher EGTs, especially when towing or on long climbs.

By fitting a PDI front-mount intercooler, you’ll see:

• A Large drop in intake temps over factory
• Lower EGTs, especially towing or under heavy load
• The best possible performance when combined with performance upgrades

📦 What’s in the kit:

• Bar-and-plate 610 × 320 × 76 mm core, tailored for narrow-nose chassis
• Precision-bent stainless hot- and cold-side piping
• Heavy-duty silicone joiners & USA-made Breeze clamps
• Complete piping kit with mounts, brackets & hardware
• Standard intake option: Retains factory crossover pipe (uses your OEM breather routing)
• Crossover-delete option: Includes manifold adaptor & piping kit for removal of factory crossover

🛠️ Fitment Details:

• Core sits fully above bumper—clears bull-bar & winch
• Works with factory turbo or aftermarket turbochargers such as Gturbo / UFI
• Cutting of the front panel, low section is required
• Factory grill can be trimmed to fit over the intercooler core
• Factory crossover option retains stock breather path
• Crossover-delete option replaces factory crossover for a straight-through run
• Air conditioning needs to be re-gassed after fitment

📈 Performance Benefits:

• Up to 3× cooler intake temps vs no intercooler setup
• Intake-charge temperature drops translate into EGT reductions of 30–50 °C under load
• Supports HD Auto performance upgrades such as turbocharger, Unichip tuning & high flow injectors
• Consistent performance, even on repeated climbs or heavy loads

🌀 Airbox & Turbo fitment:

• The PDI Intercooler piping can be supplied for standard turbo, UFI and  and GTurbo options
• This pipe routing works with a range of airboxes including factory, PDI and our HD Auto airbox

🤔 Why we chose these parts:

• Bar-and-plate core for rugged durability and top-tier thermal efficiency
• Above-bumper location guarantees fresh airflow, regardless of front-end accessories
• Breeze clamps & silicone hoses for a leak-free, long-life seal
• OEM-tone piping keeps your engine bay looking factory-tight

⚙️What about the Crossover delete option?

The PDI crossover-delete option swaps out your factory breather crossover for a neat, forward-facing alloy adapter—cleaning up inlet plumbing and providing dedicated ports for boost, IAT and MAP sensor. It looks great, however, in most 1HD-FTE applications it delivers negligible power gains. Installing the delete also removes key factory functions: EGR routing, smooth shutdown “butterfly” – the failsafe that stops the engine if it ever runs on its own fumes. Unless you’re chasing an ultra-tidy, ultra high performance build, keeping the stock crossover is usually the smarter choice.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this fit under my bull-bar and winch?
A: Yes—core sits entirely above bumper/bar face, no cutting required. Some plastic-guard trim may help fitment on certain bars.

Q: Is tuning needed?
A: A tune is not required to drive the car after install.

Q: Is cutting or welding needed?

A: No welding; this is a mostly bolt-on kit. You will need to trim the front panel and grill to make room for the core.

Q: Can I install it myself?
A: Yes, if you’re confident with basic mechanical work. Otherwise, professional installation is recommended.

Q: How big of a temperature drop can I expect?
A: With no intercooler to start, you’ll see intake-charge temps drop by up to 50 °C under sustained loads—more if you’re coming from any other charge-cooler.