TransAmcoupe98

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I am debating on what intercooler to get and I saw that Texas rear turbo has a fairly good looking setup for the STS kit. I was wondering if any of you guys have it and can you give me some feedback. Thanks in advance.

Schantin

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Installed mine in 2006. Drops the IAT's 30degrees or so vs non-intercooled. Stil gets a bit hot in stop/go traffic when the outside temp is over 80 degrees (hot being IAT's in the 110-125range). On the interstate (or just driving over 55MPH) the IAT's stay w/in 18 degrees of outside temp. Overall it's a nice piece.

You'll have to remove the foam bumper insert and section the front bumper supprt to install it. Also will need to cut the front bumper some for airflow. (I went a bit extreme on the latter..... ) The only real downside is that there are no provisions to reattach the lower bumper to the frame after install. I used 2x big zip-ties. Never would know if I didn't mention that.

You'll need a saw-zall or similiar to cut the bumper support. It's pretty thick.

Install took about 6 hours total.

Here's a pic. Hope this answers your Q's.

Formula96

^^^thats just damn sexy....

TransAmcoupe98

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Yea, my only concern is will it fit a trans am front end nicely? I've heard a lot of fab work is needed to fit it with a trans am, not so much on a camaro...Any feedback?

Schantin

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Think the bumper supports are the same. There are a few posts here showing modded front bumpers for TA's to get more airflow. Most seems to remove the front license plate cover and either leave it open or put a mesh screen over it. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...a+fmic+install

Also seen a couple pics on this site where people lay the intercooler parellel to the ground (securing it with metal straps) to keep from cutting the nose at all. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=627907&page=2 (Look 1/2 way down the page. It's technically a Camaro....but this is what I'm talking about )

Hope this helps ya

O1ws6

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It fit good for me

Schantin

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Thanks

dredoggy

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here is mine i have more pics if you need them i just got done piping it in but have not taken any pics of that yet. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...t=#post9220475