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<blockquote data-quote="lwood" data-source="post: 16922999" data-attributes="member: 99131"><p>Who else have received an email from VMP with this technical Bulletin? So now we need to remove the supercharger and inspect if the intercooler is damaged and then add the new support rails. Who is going to pay for the disassembly and or time that this will take to fix a defect in their design? I have had an awesome experience with the VMP group but this is not cool. When an auto manufacturer has a recall the dealership address any and all issues in house. Am I wrong?</p><p></p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><p style="text-align: left"><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><p style="text-align: left">We are reaching out because you purchased a VMP-SUC037 from late 2020 through March 2023. Order shipped after mid-March include the necessary upgrades, those sent before do not.<br /> <br /> VMP technical bulletin on Cobra intercooler support rails<br /> <br /> Affected PNs:<br /> VMP by PWR '03-'04 Cobra Terminator 87 mm Race Intercooler core:<br /> VMP-SUC037 (full kit)<br /> PWR-SUC037 (core only)<br /> <br /> Cobra Intercooler support rails:<br /> VMP-SUC073<br /> <br /> '03-'04 Cobra Race Intercooler to Supercharger bolts:<br /> VMP-HAB000<br /> <br /> Issue:<br /> The intercooler flange may be susceptible to deformation or cracking<br /> <br /> Solution:<br /> The Cobra Intercooler support rails (VMP-SUC073) will resolve this issue.<br /> <br /> Using FEA, we have found that the intercooler support rails result in the flange being two times stronger than without them installed. These rails also reduce the maximum stress concentration on the flanges bend by 38%. <br /> <br /> Required field upgrade:<br /> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Install intercooler support rails.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remove supercharger to access intercooler, video linked below</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0QX59u_NfyCyD6uCOPvr2T9RMbj9SHGOr3CsfDYMBEpr4iD5ygEn0vwvYlf9v8-tTqAgKrm5Csm7xI-3wBmr_ZuTwFCYyv5zhKUS2rrvJ8zsdI7p8RkeZWI4XobnhszvPacgDcbqoLoIG_j2zJJqmsKAnO-kHb4-YOqxu6RhAJps0yhHN9t7Q==&c=bM5Np9ht0kdXsQ8-6LY3LH_Bz4ZHn_GGNk5sNYgOlbbgxz0hrNxhpg==&ch=AKXkEk0yKQcRCtLbrU0TD1VyTAHzSN_0G5sj1ZnQZ8UK1fPurHdnXw==" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BJjE-cnCL0</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Check for any bends in the flange or cracking near the mounting bolts.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The support rails are the same for the left and right side</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If the intercooler doesn't have damage install the support rails on top of the intercooler flange. Use provided bolts and loctite.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reinstall the supercharger</li> </ul></p> <p style="text-align: left"><br /> Long-term upgrade:<br /> All kits sold on or after 3/17/23 will have the intercooler support rails included.<br /> <br /> Repair / Replacements:<br /> If you find any damage to the intercooler flange please contact sales and support on the phone or by email at 321-206-9362, <a href="mailto:Sales@VMPPerformance.com">Sales@VMPPerformance.com</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> </td></tr></table></p> </td></tr></table> <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><p style="text-align: center"><img src="https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/u9vLsxD4kPmq5uBvleYbl3BQbBiNpLLOQ2zeQ3hi-zTuuOOO_SM2liTTIr7FyMqW25LSkaMzU1s0ksIyxnI3T4eFmzvfky3H0W0iADQvgNeTK2xt04S_G_EY0vtEO-j2-xuHN7Z1rUDuvLjE5fS5OFHu=s0-d-e1-ft#https://files.constantcontact.com/dce8b7ab001/4506012f-975b-4ab2-bd1c-bc7bc385fe7c.jpg?rdr=true" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> </td></tr></table></td></tr></table></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lwood, post: 16922999, member: 99131"] Who else have received an email from VMP with this technical Bulletin? So now we need to remove the supercharger and inspect if the intercooler is damaged and then add the new support rails. Who is going to pay for the disassembly and or time that this will take to fix a defect in their design? I have had an awesome experience with the VMP group but this is not cool. When an auto manufacturer has a recall the dealership address any and all issues in house. Am I wrong? [TABLE] [TR] [TD][LEFT][TABLE] [TR] [TD][LEFT]We are reaching out because you purchased a VMP-SUC037 from late 2020 through March 2023. Order shipped after mid-March include the necessary upgrades, those sent before do not. VMP technical bulletin on Cobra intercooler support rails Affected PNs: VMP by PWR '03-'04 Cobra Terminator 87 mm Race Intercooler core: VMP-SUC037 (full kit) PWR-SUC037 (core only) Cobra Intercooler support rails: VMP-SUC073 '03-'04 Cobra Race Intercooler to Supercharger bolts: VMP-HAB000 Issue: The intercooler flange may be susceptible to deformation or cracking Solution: The Cobra Intercooler support rails (VMP-SUC073) will resolve this issue. Using FEA, we have found that the intercooler support rails result in the flange being two times stronger than without them installed. These rails also reduce the maximum stress concentration on the flanges bend by 38%. Required field upgrade: [LIST] [*]Install intercooler support rails. [*]Remove supercharger to access intercooler, video linked below [*][URL='https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0QX59u_NfyCyD6uCOPvr2T9RMbj9SHGOr3CsfDYMBEpr4iD5ygEn0vwvYlf9v8-tTqAgKrm5Csm7xI-3wBmr_ZuTwFCYyv5zhKUS2rrvJ8zsdI7p8RkeZWI4XobnhszvPacgDcbqoLoIG_j2zJJqmsKAnO-kHb4-YOqxu6RhAJps0yhHN9t7Q==&c=bM5Np9ht0kdXsQ8-6LY3LH_Bz4ZHn_GGNk5sNYgOlbbgxz0hrNxhpg==&ch=AKXkEk0yKQcRCtLbrU0TD1VyTAHzSN_0G5sj1ZnQZ8UK1fPurHdnXw==']https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BJjE-cnCL0[/URL] [*]Check for any bends in the flange or cracking near the mounting bolts. [*]The support rails are the same for the left and right side [*]If the intercooler doesn't have damage install the support rails on top of the intercooler flange. Use provided bolts and loctite. [*]Reinstall the supercharger [/LIST] Long-term upgrade: All kits sold on or after 3/17/23 will have the intercooler support rails included. Repair / Replacements: If you find any damage to the intercooler flange please contact sales and support on the phone or by email at 321-206-9362, [email]Sales@VMPPerformance.com[/email]. [/LEFT][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE][/LEFT][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE] [TR] [TD][TABLE] [TR] [TD][CENTER][IMG]https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/u9vLsxD4kPmq5uBvleYbl3BQbBiNpLLOQ2zeQ3hi-zTuuOOO_SM2liTTIr7FyMqW25LSkaMzU1s0ksIyxnI3T4eFmzvfky3H0W0iADQvgNeTK2xt04S_G_EY0vtEO-j2-xuHN7Z1rUDuvLjE5fS5OFHu=s0-d-e1-ft#https://files.constantcontact.com/dce8b7ab001/4506012f-975b-4ab2-bd1c-bc7bc385fe7c.jpg?rdr=true[/IMG][/CENTER][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/QUOTE]
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