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Old 02-02-2008, 10:43 PM
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yes i know ours are front mount.

are theyre any other options for an IC to fit somewhere in the bumper. like in the hole between the fog lights?


if so does anyone run one like that?
pros? cons?
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Why would you want to do that? Is there a problem with where it's mounted now?
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I will be in the next month or so my IC will be ready. Its a custom intercooler based around a precision intercooler core it will fill the whole area between the front crash bar shocks.
Old 02-02-2008, 11:29 PM
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Search...many threads covering this with great pictures.
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SFR does one and with an accompanying oil cooler upgrade which seems pretty good. http://www.speedforceracing.com/prod...erupgrades.php
Or get someone to custom fit one to your car. You might also want to consider some venting too. It is possible to block other parts like your radiator and a/c from cool airflow so check out your options.
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pffff a/c who needs it its coming out of my car
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oh, I see what you mean.
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Pete's own design:

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I'm in the process of doing this now as soon as my materials for the end tanks shows up I'll have it done and pics up
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Originally Posted by TRP951
pffff a/c who needs it its coming out of my car
Come and live in Sydney and say that.
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yea thats pretty sexy looking, anyone got any comparison between the SFR intercooler VS the LR stage 2??? just wondering


i do like the way that looks tho.
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My front mount
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Stock intercooler , with modified end tanks in stock location with stock intake manifold is good for 500 whp. If your power goals do not exceed 500+ whp, i would spend the money on a good turbo and engine management upgrade.
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Duke, Which oil cooler are you using?

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The PO of my Porsche has a front-mount on his, and it has a nitrous spray kit on it. It looks pretty badass, and I'll post pictures of it when I can.


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