What's a good intercooler for a 92 TD?

[dubCanuck1]

Hi all,

Just wondering what's a good Intercooler to run on a 92 TD. My dad's TD definitely needs to cool down on the breathing.

[Maarten]

a lot of people use a Mercedes sprinter (big van) intercooler.. it fits between the headlights of a mk1 and 2.

I've got a renault 21 TD IC for free with about the same dimensions so I'm going to use that... its about 85x30x4cm

[ejust]

ive got an Auid 5k cooler to sell

want one that fits between the lights

[ejust]

which intercoolers will fit in front of the radiator on an MK2 ?(between the lights). I dont wanna chopt the car apart to ge tthe Audi cooler to fit in there somewhere.

For sale make offer!! Audi cooler

[Maarten]

If you own a Mk2, try to get hold of a stock Mk2 1.6 GTD intercooler.. I just sold a complete set with pipes and supports:

[Blades]

Thing is .... we never got those intercooler here. and sprinter are uberrare.

[Maarten]

Do you have Renaults? the pic is froma Renault 21 TD I think, it is waiting to be mounted in my caddy. Size is about 90x25x4cm with 58mm pipes and fits exactly around the 1.6D radiator.

[ejust]

dont have many of them here either... :cry:  would a saab one work good??

[Maarten]

dont have many of them here either... :cry:  would a saab one work good??

If you can find the good size and pipe location, Saab has a good turbo reputation.

You could do a search for Audi A3 or Vw Golf/Jetta mk4 TDIs, the IC is about 30x30x10cm with both (70mm!) pipes pointing upwards. It could fit next to the radiator on the right side.




I have this one on sale

[dubCanuck1]

I would love to get the GTD Intercooler, but they're pretty pricey and rare. I believe the Golf Rallye's had a similar setup. It just bolts into place.
There's an emerald Golf on Vortex that has a writeup about it. It has one.

In the absence of that, I think something that fits in-between the lights would be my preference.

ejust, what parts would you have to cut up to fit that audi cooler in?

[ejust]

because of the size and thickness, the front clip would have to be cut to fit it in there. The current stock clip (holds the grill, headlight assemblies, hood release latch) doesnt allow for much room between the grill and radiator so a flatter IC like the thickness of an A/C condensor (which sits in front of radiator on A/C equipped cars) would be desired.  

Any ideas?? Feel free to jump in...Thanks

[chrissev]

If you own a Mk2, try to get hold of a stock Mk2 1.6 GTD intercooler.. I just sold a complete set with pipes and supports:

never got those things in Canada.  Wonder if I could convince someone to ship me one  from the UK or the continent

[dubCanuck1]

Wonder if I could convince someone to ship me one from the UK or the continent

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[Maarten]

If you pay the shippingcost, I'll even ship my mother to you

But I think the shipping will cost quiet some cash, if you PM me your ZIP/City/Country I can check it...

[moTthediesel]

a lot of people use a Mercedes sprinter (big van) intercooler.. it fits between the headlights of a mk1 and 2.

and sprinter are uberrare.

Mercedes Sprinter is same as Freightliner/Dodge Sprinter sold in N.A. Just about every FedEx truck and lots of others in my neck of the woods. Should be coming soon to a wrecking yard near you!

Problem is that usually their trip to the junky is brought on by a serious collision with front end damage, not ideal to yield a good intercooler! I'd call around and ask for roll overs --

moT