Phamspeed/ARE intercooler set up w/pics
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Phamspeed/ARE intercooler set up w/pics And now down to the home stretch 
Mario was extremely creative with my intercooler design. I was very concerned about losing too much structural and lateral strength if I lost my bumper so he came up with a very workable solution that adds strength and protects the intercooler itself
When the nose cone was removed we had to remove the foam, however ARE wanted the bumper back on for protection. The front bumper was unbolted cut and rewelded with an angular plate. After the bumper was redone 3" breathing holes were cut for air flow. The intercooler was bolted to the bumper and the whole assembly re-bolted to the car.
I think the whole thing looks great and is very funtional. The location is well seperated from the rad so airflow should be great over both the rad and intercooler
Here are some pics
Here is a picture of the incooler tubing, very high quality cast aluminum. This is very light and very strong
Mario was extremely creative with my intercooler design. I was very concerned about losing too much structural and lateral strength if I lost my bumper so he came up with a very workable solution that adds strength and protects the intercooler itself
When the nose cone was removed we had to remove the foam, however ARE wanted the bumper back on for protection. The front bumper was unbolted cut and rewelded with an angular plate. After the bumper was redone 3" breathing holes were cut for air flow. The intercooler was bolted to the bumper and the whole assembly re-bolted to the car.
I think the whole thing looks great and is very funtional. The location is well seperated from the rad so airflow should be great over both the rad and intercooler
Here are some pics
Here is a picture of the incooler tubing, very high quality cast aluminum. This is very light and very strong
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Thanks guys
HellRaiser,
With those bends I will only need 3 silicone tubes to Hold it together. Each bend weighs almost nothing. I think we have come up with a creative way to get air over it as well. Since I have a Formula I will be cutting two front vents, one on either side of the license plate and have aluminum sheeting directing flow only ove the intercooler.
BTW, many of the ideas I came up with are a direct result of following your build up, you have some great ideas that I have modified for my set up. Credit where credit is due
HellRaiser,
With those bends I will only need 3 silicone tubes to Hold it together. Each bend weighs almost nothing. I think we have come up with a creative way to get air over it as well. Since I have a Formula I will be cutting two front vents, one on either side of the license plate and have aluminum sheeting directing flow only ove the intercooler.
BTW, many of the ideas I came up with are a direct result of following your build up, you have some great ideas that I have modified for my set up. Credit where credit is due
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It goes on the lift this week to do everything underneath.
Not a ton left at this point:
Pin the crank
Brakes Z06 front and rear w/KVR rotors
Install line lock
re-install Profec B-Spec boost controller
Cut the front bumper
Install fans and rad support
Attach bumper
Tune it
4 wheel alignment
Not a ton left at this point:
Pin the crank
Brakes Z06 front and rear w/KVR rotors
Install line lock
re-install Profec B-Spec boost controller
Cut the front bumper
Install fans and rad support
Attach bumper
Tune it
4 wheel alignment
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Originally Posted by CHRISPY
Paul,
What boost setting are you starting with for tuning? I would recommend about 12-15#s
What boost setting are you starting with for tuning? I would recommend about 12-15#s
With my triple fan set up cooling shouldn't be much of a problem. 