Better Performance Jeep 2.5TD VM Diesel Engine

I've had a number of messages about the mods i've made to the Jeep Cherokee XJ and its 2.5 VM Motori 425 OHV Diesel Engine to get more power from the engine. First off I am no expert at all but I the pursuit of turd polishing and getting more out of something from its original state.
The 2.5 VM has a terrible reputation amongst some and its loved by others. Its cylinder heads were a nice idea but in practice a one piece head would have been better, but better heads are on the market and the engine can be reliable and perform very well with modifications.
I decided to keep my VM and not swap it out to see what I could do to make it more of the engine I wanted it to be.
In this video I discuss the avenues you can take to get more power from your VM without compromising the mechanical functionality of the engine.

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Build Components -

Turbo Materials:
GT2052 (727264-5001S) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillb...
Oil Feed - M10x1.0 to 1/8 npt -https://www.streetperformance.se/prod...
T25 Gaskets (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillb...
T25 Turbo Heat Cover - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillb...
Universal Oil Feed Line - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2734748487...

Intercooler Materials:
Universal 2" Intercooler Pipe Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1535771502...
Universal One Sided Intercooler - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2551828253...

Gauges:
EGT Gauge - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3133705132...
Boost Gauge - https://www.speeding.nu/p/branslesyst...
You will have to source a 1/8npt to 1/8npt Boost line -

Manifold Extension Build Materials:
Manifold Extension Pipe 90 degree (x4) - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
Manifold Extension Pipe Straight x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
T25 Stainless Flange (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillb...
Exhaust Wrap - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/varmeskyd...

Intake Materials:
2" to 3" intake adapter - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonsl...
3" aluminium 90 degree bend - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonsl...
3" Silicone Coupling for Air Box - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonsl...
Universal; Air Intake CLOSED - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1937547220...
You will need to find a suitable air intake system as there are many types.

Stainless Exhaust Materials:
2.5" Flexi - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
2.5" 90 degree x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
2.5" Straight - x2 https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
2.5" 45 degrees x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassyst...
Some materials will require sourcing at the time of construction but this is the basis of the downpipe and the first parts of the exhaust up to the silencer.