Volvo intercoolers

lmrdave · #1 06-09-2007, 09:36

The Isuzu intercooler I have is a right pain to fit and it will move the rad back into the power steering pipes (it's rather thick).

I know volvo 940 intercoolers (inlet and outlet in the middle on each side) will fit as I put one in my last S12, but will the 740 one fit (inlet and outlet at the top on each side), again I know these fit S13 but I'm not sure about in the S12, anyone got one of these fitted??

Or has anyone got any cheapo intercooler options - I'm strapped for cash

30psi · #2 06-09-2007, 09:49

I used the 740 radiator with the 740 intercooler. There is also a pipe that you can use from the volvo to meet up to the throttle body with the slow running pipe and some have an injector boss there too:

You'll also need a thermostat housing from a bluebird turbo to work with the rad. Cable ties are optional though

lmrdave · #3 06-09-2007, 10:11

Would the S12 rad not fit inbetween the intercooler inlet and outlet?

Seen an 740 intercooler for sale put it ain't got a rad with it.

30psi · #4 06-09-2007, 10:18

Not sure to be honest but I don't think the intercooler is wide enough. Could be wrong though.

I still have the intercooler and rad spare, but was contemplating using them briefly on my car as its not intercooled at the moment. I've got a proper Jap style intercooler but am not planning to pipe it up with samco at £25 a piece when the 2nd engine I will use at the end of the year has a top mount turbo and different inlet

lmrdave · #5 06-09-2007, 10:51

Well you know where I am if you want rid of it

I presume a elecy fan is a must with that set up as well.

I will go home open my bonnet, take the lap top out and guesstimate whether an intercooler will fit with the stock rad.