New to Pajeros, but so far very happy with build quality and looks. Installed EFS for better lift. Performance a little worrying though and feels like engine is starving / struggeling at pull away and low revs. I see that the air intake is tucked away behind the bonnet and probably so to prevent water intake with deep crossings? I am in no way an expert on airflow and engines, but I would think that reducing the air intake would decrease low rev performance. Coupled with the Exhaust Gas Recycling (which I still don't undertand fully after readings the forum's views, i.e. must I block it off or not?), the restricted airflow would probably cause the lack of spring at low revs! A snorkel might do the trick, but is expensive.
Hi Gert, I'm no expert either, but I've yet to read a post about a snorkel making a huge performance difference on the Pajeros.
Your problem might be elsewhere. Have you inspected the air filter? What is your fuel economy like?
Your problem might be elsewhere. Have you inspected the air filter? What is your fuel economy like?
another question, to add to GTs: What model, engine and year is it? If it's 3.2 DI.D pre 2009 (?) it might stand to reason that the low rev performance is less than enthralling - it would be the old lower powered 120kw. If its new, then you have a valid worry, the new 140kws are marvellous, though not LR3 or LR4 territory.
Sorry guys, yes it is the 120 kw 2008 model (GLS) and I must probably still get used to the auto box as well. The motor has done 74 000 kms and probably not 100% run in yet? Fuel consumption under normal driving is around 9 km/l and when towing around 7 km/l. I am having it chipped at SAC next week and hopefully with the increased power it will be better. However, reading the forum talks about chipping I am a bit worried as I cannot install an EGT sensor / warning system at this stage.