BPT Turbo Intercooler
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BPT Turbo Intercooler
Hi guys,
For the BPT engine, can any intercooler be used or are there only certain ones that will work? For example, will a frontmount intercooler from a 1st gen DSM work, or do we have to get the GTR intercooler? It seems to be 3 times as expensive as DSM intercoolers.
For the BPT engine, can any intercooler be used or are there only certain ones that will work? For example, will a frontmount intercooler from a 1st gen DSM work, or do we have to get the GTR intercooler? It seems to be 3 times as expensive as DSM intercoolers.
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From: Chicago
Originally posted by Loginology
THat's good to know.
Anyone have any tips for getting a FM Interooler to fit with a stock bumper?
THat's good to know.
Anyone have any tips for getting a FM Interooler to fit with a stock bumper?
here is a link to an old thread:
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...hlight=starion
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From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A.J.,
I'm using a front mounted Used Mitsubishi Gallant VR4 intercooler.
One could even use a Skyline intercooler. It all depends on the space you have.
There are lots of companies in the States making custom intercoolers. You can try it out if it falls in your budget.
I'm using a front mounted Used Mitsubishi Gallant VR4 intercooler.
One could even use a Skyline intercooler. It all depends on the space you have.
There are lots of companies in the States making custom intercoolers. You can try it out if it falls in your budget.
Protege Newbie
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Huber Heights, OH
Originally posted by B8 Turbo
A.J.,
I'm using a front mounted Used Mitsubishi Gallant VR4 intercooler.
One could even use a Skyline intercooler. It all depends on the space you have.
There are lots of companies in the States making custom intercoolers. You can try it out if it falls in your budget.
A.J.,
I'm using a front mounted Used Mitsubishi Gallant VR4 intercooler.
One could even use a Skyline intercooler. It all depends on the space you have.
There are lots of companies in the States making custom intercoolers. You can try it out if it falls in your budget.
By the way, looking at your mod list, that sounds like one heck of a car
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Project Protege Builder
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I got a FMIC from a MX6/Ford Probe. It should be here sometime in the next two days. I'll take pics when it gets here for anyone that wants to see. I'm alos going to figure out a way to mount it in the lower portion under the bumper of the stock grille.
B8 Turbo, can you take pics of how yours is mounted?
B8 Turbo, can you take pics of how yours is mounted?
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AJ,
That intercooler isn't too easy to install with the tank configuration that comes stock.. I originally used one on my first turbo project. Best thing to do is get the tanks re-welded or use a different intercooler.
The efficiency is decent...if you stay at 9psi. You will have to do a nice bit of cutting to get it to work.
That intercooler isn't too easy to install with the tank configuration that comes stock.. I originally used one on my first turbo project. Best thing to do is get the tanks re-welded or use a different intercooler.
The efficiency is decent...if you stay at 9psi. You will have to do a nice bit of cutting to get it to work.
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From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Originally posted by FyreLance
Any idea what kind of budget this requires?
By the way, looking at your mod list, that sounds like one heck of a car .
Any idea what kind of budget this requires?
By the way, looking at your mod list, that sounds like one heck of a car
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Prices are not as competitive compared to the States for new parts. Thus, most of the enthusiasts opt for used parts from junk shops. My I/C cost me around US$132. SS custom mandrel bent I/C pipings cost me the same and the BOV at the same cost as well. The BOV was used too.
After a while, I am hungry for more power. It just never ends.
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From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Originally posted by Loginology
B8 Turbo, can you take pics of how yours is mounted?
B8 Turbo, can you take pics of how yours is mounted?
I'm sorry at the moment I'm not able to snap a pic cuz I have to remove the bumper. I could try taking a pic from the bottom of the bumper up so that you could see a steel plate welded to the front of the body to hold the I/C. BTW, I sprayed black the I/C so that it's a complete sleeper. My bumper grill is originally black so a blacked I/C makes the car stealthy. It's a good way to evade cops w/ road blocks.
Protege Newbie
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Huber Heights, OH
Originally posted by B8 Turbo
David,
Prices are not as competitive compared to the States for new parts. Thus, most of the enthusiasts opt for used parts from junk shops. My I/C cost me around US$132. SS custom mandrel bent I/C pipings cost me the same and the BOV at the same cost as well. The BOV was used too.
David,
Prices are not as competitive compared to the States for new parts. Thus, most of the enthusiasts opt for used parts from junk shops. My I/C cost me around US$132. SS custom mandrel bent I/C pipings cost me the same and the BOV at the same cost as well. The BOV was used too.
After a while, I am hungry for more power. It just never ends.
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