Author Topic: Caddy Intercooler Install (Read 9896 times)

BioDieselVW · « **on:** December 27, 2007, 08:27:12 pm »

So I have been wanting to intercool my 1.6TD in my 81 Rabbit Pickup for a long time now. Being that it is a A/C car and I live in Florida there was no way that was being removed to install the intercooler. So with that said space is a major obsticle. My first plan was to relocate my battery and install a Saab 900 Blackstone Intercooler, but I really didnt want to move the battery so I scratched that idea. Then a few weeks ago I was searching the MK1 classifieds on VWVORTEX and come across a MK1 w/ A/C Callaway Rabbit Intercooler and piping setup. Now this is for a 1.7 gasser but I figured it could be modified. Well after a day in the garage here is what I now have.

Diesel Fumes · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:29:33 pm »

beautiful set up. How are the boost levels now compared to before installation?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2007, 11:21:44 pm »

I'd recommend a screen on the scoop, you don't want to be picking up rocks and birds and the likes.

Very clean bay

vanagonturbo · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2007, 11:40:28 pm »

Any pics of the intercooler itself? Everything else looks really clean! Is that a G60 valve cover? Is it new? It looks just like mine but mine has the oil filler on the other end. The finish appears to be the same though.

BioDieselVW · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:09:33 am »

The Intercooler piping is 2 inch. I noticed zero loss of boost or drop in psi on boost gauge. It seems to be working very well. I will look into a screen on the front of the scoop. I will look for a pic of the Intercooler its self but it is 12x8x3. G60 Valve cover and it was painted silver metalic. Thanks Paul

BioDieselVW · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:14:42 am »

Here is the Intercooler Schematic from Callaway

diffdude · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2008, 06:23:55 pm »

BioDieselVW,
The 12x8x3 size is that overall or the core size?
Thanks.

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2008, 06:49:54 pm »

Ahhhh your my idol! and i keep forgeting about those old calloway setups!
and i been scratching my head on how i'm gonna run an I.C. without moving my battery! looks nice! you should go back to your profile and add your location!
thanks Duane

OM617 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2008, 07:30:45 am »

Very nice install.

gldgti · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2008, 06:12:41 pm »

nice - well done!

Quantum TD · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2008, 06:25:18 pm »

Nice! Any noticeable improvement in performance?

Baselyne · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2008, 06:36:58 pm »

what was your EGT before and after the inntercooler install?

are you running the stock exhaust?

very nice set up man, thats so motivating
Now if only the lot could find some calloway intercoolers...`
:roll:

BioDieselVW · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:58:32 pm »

I have noticed a difference in performance. As far as egts my gauge was in my PP 2.5 downpipe. Im in the middle of moving it into the exhaust manifold while I install my exhaust stack 4 inch and redo my entire exhaust. So i will let everyone know my egts once its installed correctly and accurate. Thanks

subsonic · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2008, 09:21:47 pm »

Quote from: "burn_your_money"

I'd recommend a screen on the scoop, you don't want to be picking up rocks and birds and the likes.

Very clean bay

Snow scoop :lol:

Like the lay out.

BioDieselVW · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2008, 10:18:34 pm »

I do agree it would be a snow scoop, but i live in florida and there isnt much snow here

It would help to keep those egts down though.

Author Topic: Caddy Intercooler Install (Read 9896 times)

Diesel Fumes

OM617

Baselyne