DIY Intercoolers

The Rock 326 · 09-26-2006, 01:07 PM

O.k., so I'm going to put on an A/A intercooler. I have pretty much made up my mind on the core, and I have found a pipe kit minus T-clamps. Besides changing out the BPV, rotating the head unit, and change the pulley to a 3.3, is there anything else that I need to do, or know about??

Does the new BPV have to have a bung welded in??

Also, how exactly do you run the piping, and do I have to move anything??

Here is the pipe kit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Int...31757453QQrdZ1

and the core:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Thanks, Rich

QWKSNKE · 09-26-2006, 06:37 PM

You will pretty much have to redo all the piping except your inlet to run a A/A intercooler. Not discouraging you because I highly recommend it.

I question the pipe kit that you linked. I didn't see anywhere mention that it was specific for a mustang with a vortech or paxton, so I wonder if you would be just throwing away money buying it. I am sure you could use some of it but there is not enough there that I can see that would get the job done.

What BPV are you running? The little bosch or do you have a mini-race? Mini-race would require an actual flange. The bosch would require a short 1" pipe sticking up off the pipe you want it on.

tacbear · 09-26-2006, 06:57 PM

What you got should work. I have pretty much the same set up except my inlet/outlet is 2.75".

QWKSNKE · 09-27-2006, 05:08 AM

Do you have the same pipe kit Whit?

tacbear · 09-27-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Do you have the same pipe kit Whit?

I have the same pipe kit w/rubber connectors (which I am replacing with silicone).

The Rock 326 · 09-27-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I question the pipe kit that you linked. I didn't see anywhere mention that it was specific for a mustang with a vortech or paxton, so I wonder if you would be just throwing away money buying it. I am sure you could use some of it but there is not enough there that I can see that would get the job done.

What BPV are you running? The little bosch or do you have a mini-race? Mini-race would require an actual flange.

I have yet to find a "specific" pipe kit. From what I gather, it is how you run the pipes, and what core you have. I have seen a few different ways of running the pipes, but I haven't found a detailed "start to finish" install with a Vortech on a 99+ car.

I haven't decided on what BPV I'm going to, but probably a mini race BPV.

RTGreen · 09-28-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rock 326

I have yet to find a "specific" pipe kit. From what I gather, it is how you run the pipes, and what core you have. I have seen a few different ways of running the pipes, but I haven't found a detailed "start to finish" install with a Vortech on a 99+ car.

I haven't decided on what BPV I'm going to, but probably a mini race BPV.

Rock, check out MPH as well, there are MANY threads on DYI intercooler setups. Tim is selling DYI intercoolers as well.

The Rock 326 · 09-28-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RTGreen

Rock, check out MPH as well, there are MANY threads on DYI intercooler setups. Tim is selling DYI intercoolers as well.

Yea, I saw the cores, but I haven't seen anything on the piping. I tried to call several times, but no answer.

09-26-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
The Rock 326 Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 908	DIY Intercoolers O.k., so I'm going to put on an A/A intercooler. I have pretty much made up my mind on the core, and I have found a pipe kit minus T-clamps. Besides changing out the BPV, rotating the head unit, and change the pulley to a 3.3, is there anything else that I need to do, or know about?? Does the new BPV have to have a bung welded in?? Also, how exactly do you run the piping, and do I have to move anything?? Here is the pipe kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Int...31757453QQrdZ1 and the core: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Thanks, Rich Last edited by The Rock 326; 09-26-2006 at 01:15 PM.

09-26-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	You will pretty much have to redo all the piping except your inlet to run a A/A intercooler. Not discouraging you because I highly recommend it. I question the pipe kit that you linked. I didn't see anywhere mention that it was specific for a mustang with a vortech or paxton, so I wonder if you would be just throwing away money buying it. I am sure you could use some of it but there is not enough there that I can see that would get the job done. What BPV are you running? The little bosch or do you have a mini-race? Mini-race would require an actual flange. The bosch would require a short 1" pipe sticking up off the pipe you want it on.

09-26-2006, 06:57 PM	#3
tacbear LE equipment inventor.... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jasper,AL Posts: 1,751	What you got should work. I have pretty much the same set up except my inlet/outlet is 2.75".

09-27-2006, 05:08 AM	#4
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Do you have the same pipe kit Whit?