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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: MontanaGTD on August 12, 2007, 02:26:54 pm

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: MontanaGTD on August 12, 2007, 02:26:54 pm

For my make over i'm thinking about running american spec small bumpers (without the number plater mount) and running an exposed front mount under the bumper.

The intercooler I have is an Allard Corrado G60 one (http://www.allardturbosport.co.uk/pages/leaflets/Aluminium_Air_to_Air_Intercoolers.shtml - the one on the top right) Will this be a good size?

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/mrdubstyle/Image000-1.jpg)
Coin on the floor is for size comparison - its a £1 coin.

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: Black Smokin' Diesel on August 12, 2007, 03:54:43 pm

Measurements would be nice :wink:

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: MontanaGTD on August 13, 2007, 10:27:27 am

core is 200x600mm

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: Demons UK on August 13, 2007, 11:05:25 am

Should fit nice i think?

That seems to be the size alot go for if they want a front mounted cooler.

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: MontanaGTD on August 13, 2007, 12:13:39 pm

Its a brand new Allard unit (cost £280) one of my mates bought it, paid a local garage to fit it and they screwed it up and it fell off the car one the way home and put a very small hole in the core - So i'm going to send it back to Allard for a repair!

Just ordered my boost controller today too!

Title: Front mount intercooler - any good?
Post by: myke_w on August 13, 2007, 01:15:11 pm

Brings up an interesting question -- exactly what makes a good intercooler?