intercooler help

[lewis_willy2]

im looking at getting this for my williams but am just thinking about it actually fitting? i think its the right size as im hopefully going to be running high boost like 1.5bar, so figured a small intercooler might not be up to the job. has anyone an pics with an intercooler this size fited to a clio, and how it would fit.

im thinking the cross member may have to be chopped, but i didnt know whether this is a good idea as it may reduce the strength?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230176053643&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

[MAXIBOY]

hi mate do a search for holl as she fitted a nice sized intercooler from ebay. maybe worth pm her.

[lewis_willy2]

ye i jus done a search but its half the size of mine?

looks easier to fit, but would it be good for the high pressure?

[MAXIBOY]

should be alright for pressure just not sure about cutting the front crossmember. would be cool if you could fit two. one above and below but plumbing would be a night mare.

[lewis_willy2]

ye the crossmember would need modifying, i dont think the whole thing needs cutting out, just needs the top and bottom cut out, leaving the backing for the intercooler to rest against? but then i could get some plating and strengthening done :idea:

[lewis_willy2]

ye the crossmember would need modifying, i dont think the whole thing needs cutting out, just needs the top and bottom cut out, leaving the backing for the intercooler to rest against? but then i could get some plating and strengthening done :idea:

[lewis_willy2]

hope you see what i mean by this pic, the yellow gets cut out leaving the backing?

then i assume modification to the bumper as well? as the bolt hole is there?

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/lewisredfern001/S6300295.jpg

[MAXIBOY]

plus you would have poor airflow though that section.

[AndyFielder]

I have lots of SS tubing 2 1/2" diameter if you need to do custom intercooler plumbing etc.

[dhay14]

Yes mate i have the same problem, i thought of something like this but then you will have to cut the crossmember anyways....
if you know what i mean