huh, ever see a 4" obx type (xspower) intercooler like this?
11-05-2005, 06:22 PM
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huh, ever see a 4" obx type (xspower) intercooler like this? i cut off and flipped one end cap around for better cooling, made a few passes with the welder but ran out of time today.
fits better to as its not blocking the fog light where i wanted to direct air into the turbo
fits better to as its not blocking the fog light where i wanted to direct air into the turbo
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11-06-2005, 10:25 AM
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finally getting better on welding aluminum, found i have to clean it pretty well, weld, clean it when i stop for a second, weld, clean it again etc.
as long as this keeps my iat down better then my old tti street kit IC did ill be happy, also will have water or meth injection to cool down some more.
as long as this keeps my iat down better then my old tti street kit IC did ill be happy, also will have water or meth injection to cool down some more.
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11-06-2005, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
i cut off and flipped one end cap around for better cooling, made a few passes with the welder but ran out of time today.
fits better to as its not blocking the fog light where i wanted to direct air into the turbo
dont mind the other pics, need hosting to sell.
fits better to as its not blocking the fog light where i wanted to direct air into the turbo
dont mind the other pics, need hosting to sell.
I'm glad someone finally did it...lol. Stock design lacks efficiency for sure. You addressed that now with the flip. Nice job broh....
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11-06-2005, 09:45 PM
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Smoke,
How thick is the part you are welding back together? What did you have your machine set at?
I have the same intercooler and was thinking about doing what you did to yours, but I don't want to cut it apart and then not have enough welder to get it back together. I have a Miller Dynasty 200, which I think is big enough, but I have never welded a heat sink that size before.
Thanks.
Tim
How thick is the part you are welding back together? What did you have your machine set at?
I have the same intercooler and was thinking about doing what you did to yours, but I don't want to cut it apart and then not have enough welder to get it back together. I have a Miller Dynasty 200, which I think is big enough, but I have never welded a heat sink that size before.
Thanks.
Tim
11-06-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
Jose, didnt in an old post say you tested one out like that (cut and flipped)?
Did it for a customer...had great results. Not sure why people don't do it once they recieve them. Heck if they want we can offer a service to flip them.....lol
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11-07-2005, 02:59 AM
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Smoke,
How thick is the part you are welding back together? What did you have your machine set at?
I have the same intercooler and was thinking about doing what you did to yours, but I don't want to cut it apart and then not have enough welder to get it back together. I have a Miller Dynasty 200, which I think is big enough, but I have never welded a heat sink that size before.
Thanks.
Tim
How thick is the part you are welding back together? What did you have your machine set at?
I have the same intercooler and was thinking about doing what you did to yours, but I don't want to cut it apart and then not have enough welder to get it back together. I have a Miller Dynasty 200, which I think is big enough, but I have never welded a heat sink that size before.
Thanks.
Tim
i have a lincoln 185, and had it set at 185amps AC with the pedal to the floor, it was just enough, had to make two passes though. so your md200 should be plenty
11-07-2005, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JZ 97 SS 1500
Ed, shouldn't be more then $40-50. I will check with my guys tomm.
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11-07-2005, 09:25 AM
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if you have your front bumper support removed it will make no difference
it all depends on how it is mounted, i have seen some mounted with the bumper support cut and the IC placed inside that, in that case it might interfere or have to be mounted differently.
it all depends on how it is mounted, i have seen some mounted with the bumper support cut and the IC placed inside that, in that case it might interfere or have to be mounted differently.
11-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
I didnt measure it but i think they (the end cap) was either 1/4" or 3/16" thick
i have a lincoln 185, and had it set at 185amps AC with the pedal to the floor, it was just enough, had to make two passes though. so your md200 should be plenty
i have a lincoln 185, and had it set at 185amps AC with the pedal to the floor, it was just enough, had to make two passes though. so your md200 should be plenty
Tim