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« on: February 01, 2005, 22:58:33 »
hello All

I know I have asked a similar question before but does anybody know of a intercooler that will fit in front of the main rad from another car or van  and as anybody tried this before. I have looked at the allard kit but the price frightens me. I have looked at eBay and some car ones and vans go for a lot more sensible prices i.e. cheep.

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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2005, 23:08:47 »
Saab turbo. Don't ask which particular model, I just know of a guy who had one fitted, massive thing it was and only £25 from a local breakers. Best bet is to have a browse at your local yard.
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2005, 23:10:40 »
Hello

Did he say it improved it?

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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2005, 23:35:52 »
Don't take this the wrong way, but, most people who fit anything different usually say it improves things no end. Can't honestly remember but, yeah, probably. :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2005, 12:51:46 »
Somthing allong the same lines .

I saw (I think is was clarkson) a car prog the other night and they showed the new sk-u-be-ru imprezzi and it had a water jet fitted in front of the intercooler so when the air temp is high entering the engine the jet sprays water mist onto the rad/intercooler which then evaporates cooling the air quicker .I had a thought that this would be a good idea for summer off road trips where you are traveling at slow speeds in dry conditions it would only need a repositioned washer jet and a remote pump/water bottle form a breaker .Might even be able to give a timed spurt for towing on the motorway in summer. anybody got any ideas as to how much difference it might make :?:  :?:  :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2005, 14:08:55 »
That's quite a common mod on racers.  A discovery headlight washer seems a popular choice.   Can help get mud out of the rad and keep things cool.
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2005, 18:28:36 »
Quote from: "muddyweb"
That's quite a common mod on racers.  A discovery headlight washer seems a popular choice.   Can help get mud out of the rad and keep things cool.


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