Looking for intercooler install instructions

[SuperG]

Hey guys!! I am without bumper, so I thought now would be a great time to install an intercooler on my '97...There have been some great threads on installing intercoolers but without the search function, I cannot find the threads.

Any of you have some useful links?

I have the stock(ish) Vortec setup at 8psi, so would I need to rotate the head? Should I cut the styrofoam or install an intercooler behind and below? What are some good places to order the piping?

Once installed, retuned, I'll let you know how it comes out...oh, I will most likely get another pulley!! It will be interesting to see how much boost I get and Hp increase...I plan on having temperature and pressure gauges before and after the intercooler.

Thanks for any help guys!!

 

[97desertCobra]

You definately need to rotate the head. Do you have an intercooler already? Because every intercooler is going to be a little different. You do not need to cut the styrofoam. The majority of intercoolers will be placed behind and below. Although you may need to trim the bumper support a little. As for piping there are a couple kits on ebay that fit quite well. And you can get silicon peices from race parts solutions.

 

[SuperG]

Thanks for the tips!!

 

[Furinox]

I bought this kit for my car and it was very good quality:

eBay Motors: CXRacing 31" Intercooler Piping Kit INTEGRA RSX MUSTANG (item 390031547586 end time Feb-20-09 17:16:50 PST)

 

[SuperG]

Wow...what size piping did you buy? Looks like it fits well...did you have any issues? Also, what did you have to get from Vortech? Just a new head unit bracket?

 

[DisposableHero]

look on modularfords and modular depot for some threads

 

[LS1PUSSOUT]

This is very good but I would put the cooler behind the bumper support....Custom Intercooler Install for Vortech - Ford Mustang | StangNet.com

 

[Furinox]

Wow...what size piping did you buy? Looks like it fits well...did you have any issues? Also, what did you have to get from Vortech? Just a new head unit bracket?

I got 3 in piping, probably shoulda gone with 2.5, but you don't need anything from vortech. The front part of the blower unbolts and you can rotate it. The bracket doesn't move

 

[Furinox]

This is very good but I would put the cooler behind the bumper support....Custom Intercooler Install for Vortech - Ford Mustang | StangNet.com

damn that looks goofy with the intercooler not centered

 

[SuperG]

Great info! I'll check out the other sites and report back...

 

[SuperG]

Hey guys...still looking for some install info, especially pics.

I am thinking of getting an intercooler with the inlet/outlets on the passenger side to reduce the total length of tubing...