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August 12, 2007, 02:26:54 pm

MontanaGTD

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Front mount intercooler - any good?
« 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?


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Reply #1August 12, 2007, 03:54:43 pm

Black Smokin' Diesel

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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2007, 03:54:43 pm »
Measurements would be nice :wink:
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Reply #2August 13, 2007, 10:27:27 am

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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2007, 10:27:27 am »
core is 200x600mm
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Reply #3August 13, 2007, 11:05:25 am

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« Reply #3 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.

Reply #4August 13, 2007, 12:13:39 pm

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« Reply #4 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!

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Reply #5August 13, 2007, 01:15:11 pm

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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2007, 01:15:11 pm »
Brings up an interesting question -- exactly what makes a good intercooler?
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