RE: Home made intercooler

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Erik said...

> > I have a brand spanking new 1991 200 20vtq single pass IC I'm planning
> on
> > installing.  $218, dealer...
> >
> Don't we need the cross member and various other $$ pieces to make this
> work?
> I've been wanting to do this for a long time but based on SJM's site it is
> pretty pricey to do with new parts...
> 
I have sent this to the main list as there have been a few questions re this
IC.  1.  My opinion is that the stock lower IC pipe is necessary, $200.  It
is a funny size (2.5" into 2.75"), with one strange attachment on one end,
and looking into fabing one the price was right around $200.
2. The cross brace piece is not necessary.  You can cut the existing and
bolt a brace around the IC cut.  The brace does little bracing.  If you have
ever seen one out of a car, it is really flimsy.  Also, I believe the Euro
10vt cars don't even have them...
3. I don't think the lower 20v turbo exit hose is necessary.  I think you
can cut the 10v hose to fit to the lower IC pipe.
HTH and All is IMHO,

Gary M. Lewis
1990 200tqa Silver/Platinum 146km 1.8 bar P6000 SVR, Bilsteins, BPV
1986 5kcstqa Sapphire/Platinum 180km Stock