Intercooler fitting guide

johnny · #1 18-06-2006, 14:33

Cheers for that

Is the S13 intercooler really that bad? I'm not intending to go for massive power so guessed it would be ok. Another thing is I want to stick to a fairly simple installation and leave the radiator in its original position. Finally, the S13 intercooler can be picked up for peanuts which is just about in my budget

johnny · #2 18-06-2006, 14:35

Thanks for that Pukkasilvia, posted at the same time as you.

s13eater · #3 18-06-2006, 14:36

one of the easyist ones to fit is a cossie one.

Zman · #4 18-06-2006, 15:08

Wrote this a couple of years ago, hope it helps

http://hem.bredband.net/gabvar/inter...20install.html

PukkaSilvia · #5 18-06-2006, 16:17

Nice writeup zman.

Well i have argued this before on another forum. The s13 intercooler is not very good as it is qute small and its not very free flowing. But i think if your not after loads of power, want to make the engine a bit more efficient,keep it 'stock' looking and tidy it is a good modification. It is certainly better than not having an intercooler at all. It would be good for upto 200bhp i should think. (12-14psi on a t2 turbo with a modified exhaust and air filter)

its really upto you what you do. There are tons of intercoolers about on ebay and at the scrap yard. ones with a decent flow in and out for the gases and big cores are your best bet.