oem pajero intercooler into a strada ( is tuning necessary?)

[Strada 92]

Here some picture of my Strada with the new intercooler.
The engine response is quicker and smoother and the operating temperature is a bit lower.
Fuel consumption is also a bit lower.
Good upgrade.

[strada-caster]

very nice strada92.

My setup is going to be very similar. differences will be:

reverse airflow compared to yours. did you have to rotate your turbo to allow for hose routing?

and I don't think I'll be going hoodscoop. I'll be attempting the "double hood" like the pajero has, but mine will be hand made sheet metal or something similar.. it will be a test.

[Strada 92]

No,i don't rotate the turbo outlet.I've just remove the little rubber hose that were between the outlet
of the turbo and the inlet elbow.I've rotate the inlet elbow on intake 180',make a new gasket and reverse airflow like you said.

Easier to reverse airflow and better, the thermo sensor for the cooling fan receive airflow before passing
thru the intercooler.So no chance to overheat.But the temperature never rise at the level required
to start the fan,all the system stay cool for now and it's a good thing.

I've install the cooling fan with a relay on battery+.It can turn on just like a cooling fan on standard car
radiator.

Good luck with your own.