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Ok, i know this a a very dumb idea, but here is my idea... I have a eclipse side mount intercooler that i got with a turbo i baught. Id like to use it, problem is the intlet and outlet are in unwanted locations, and are only 1.75 inches I.D. I would like to replace the existing inlet and outlet with 2 inch inlet and outlet in a differant location. I know this has been done and all i have to do is weld plates in the old inlet and outlet locations and install new inlet and outlet. Problem is, i dont have equipment to weld aluminum. And i dont want to spend the money a shop would charge me to do it, id buy another intercooler before i did that. Is it possible to epoxy or maybe jb weld the plates and new inlets and outlets into place? It seems that the 8psi max that i will running wouldnt put that much stress on a glued joint.. But you guys know a lot more about this than i do. Any comments??
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Doesn't seem worth the risk to me. Might as well use an intercooler with better positioned inlet/outlet. Even if you sell the one you have for cheap, you can find another stock intercooler for the price you can sell yours for. I paid $11 for mine, and it has 2" inlet/outlet in workable locations.
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i really dont see why an epoxy or like i said jb weld wouldnt do the trick, i mean, as long as i brace the pipes well and they dont get a lot of vibration.. seems like an epoxy or jb weld would seal it well enuff... who knows maybe i will try it after i get another IC just to see if it holds up, then someone else could do the same.