DIY intercooler fitment question
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I have the 22X5.5x2.5 core (27x5.5x2.5 overall) intercooler, and had some fitment issues (mostly the condenser), but was able to work around all of them.
You'll have to move the condenser up a bit, but all you have to do is unbolt all of the mounting brackets on the lines (temporarily), then loosen the clamp that holds the condenser and push it up. It'll move 1-1.5 inches up, then clamp it back down. You may also have to VERY GENTLY bend some of the lines, too. I used some pieces of aluminum to make spacers along with longer bolts to re-use the brackets on the A/C lines so they'd still be properly clamped down.
I can see a 7" core working, it'll just have an inch or two behind the bottom of the "mouth". Should still tuck up under the bottom of the car though I think.
You'll have to move the condenser up a bit, but all you have to do is unbolt all of the mounting brackets on the lines (temporarily), then loosen the clamp that holds the condenser and push it up. It'll move 1-1.5 inches up, then clamp it back down. You may also have to VERY GENTLY bend some of the lines, too. I used some pieces of aluminum to make spacers along with longer bolts to re-use the brackets on the A/C lines so they'd still be properly clamped down.
I can see a 7" core working, it'll just have an inch or two behind the bottom of the "mouth". Should still tuck up under the bottom of the car though I think.
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Here's another option on ebay. It's 24x6x2.5. It's a few inches smaller than most other ebay intercoolers. I have a 96 and I'm keeping A/C and P/S. Ordering this in the next few days.
ebay ic 24x6x2.5
ebay ic 24x6x2.5
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Here's another option on ebay. It's 24x6x2.5. It's a few inches smaller than most other ebay intercoolers. I have a 96 and I'm keeping A/C and P/S. Ordering this in the next few days.
ebay ic 24x6x2.5
ebay ic 24x6x2.5
Yonaka Motorsports Products - Intercoolers - Intercooler Type 9 18x6x2.5"
It's 26x6x2.5.
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