Ya definitely don't have to remove it. It will be tight getting the factory one out. Just go slow with it and it takes some finesse to wiggle it out. Some of those plastic shields around the side of the condenser and radiator need to be pulled up so you can get past them. Good luck with it and happy moding!
To be honest I didn't get to work with the car very long so I don't have any real data on it. By hand feeling the factory intercooler after a spirited drive it felt to be the same temperature across the intercooler core. On the aftermarket one there was a noticeable temperature difference between the inlet and outlet sides. Like I said not any real numbers data but that's what know from it. Hope it helps and thank you for the comment!
I don't really think so without removing more of the frontend. We only undid the top mounts just to move the radiator back just a bit. Didn't have to remove hoses or loose any coolant or anything like that. Just takes a few mins to remove the top brackets and slightly lift the radiator assembly out of the pockets it sits in to move back a few inches. Pretty simple. Good luck with yours and just be slow and easy so not to break anything.
how much do u think this intercooler will help my setup im currently runnin a 93 tune with JLT intake a y pipe connected to catbacks preciate the vid brotha
this is definitely where you need to focus your modification now. The factory intercooler will heat soak quickly especially with running higher boost. A larger intercooler will keep it running a safer charge air temp. Cooler air has more volume and will lead to lower combustion temperature less likely to get pre detonation so the ecu wont have to pull timing and boost back to stay safe. So essentially it will keep it all safer and more powerful and that is what we all want! Good luck with yours bro
@@lostvisionsperformance preciate it i installed cvfabs street intercooler last night and just ordered there catless downpipe so ill basically be fully bolt on cars feelin great
Not really…you can remove the grill and have complete access. I installed a street style intercooler so it’s slightly smaller than a racing intercooler. Which may be the difference.
so we noticed that the longer we drove it, we didn't get that slight draw down from the heat soak, especially here in Phoenix. so I would say yes on the performance gains, but it's one of those things that you'll notice if looking for it, if that makes sense...
Was looking for something like this. I really really don't feel like yanking the bumper if I can help it. Thanks for the great camera angles.
Ya definitely don't have to remove it. It will be tight getting the factory one out. Just go slow with it and it takes some finesse to wiggle it out. Some of those plastic shields around the side of the condenser and radiator need to be pulled up so you can get past them. Good luck with it and happy moding!
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Hi :) What about check engine after ??
What did you do about the rubber dangling in front of the intercooler? Does it block air flow or does the airflow push it back out of the way?
What were the temps? How was heat soak?
To be honest I didn't get to work with the car very long so I don't have any real data on it. By hand feeling the factory intercooler after a spirited drive it felt to be the same temperature across the intercooler core. On the aftermarket one there was a noticeable temperature difference between the inlet and outlet sides. Like I said not any real numbers data but that's what know from it. Hope it helps and thank you for the comment!
Is there an way to get the old IC out with out disconnecting the radiator?
I don't really think so without removing more of the frontend. We only undid the top mounts just to move the radiator back just a bit. Didn't have to remove hoses or loose any coolant or anything like that. Just takes a few mins to remove the top brackets and slightly lift the radiator assembly out of the pockets it sits in to move back a few inches. Pretty simple. Good luck with yours and just be slow and easy so not to break anything.
I've seen this done a few times, seems way easier to pull the bumper to gain access 😄
how much do u think this intercooler will help my setup im currently runnin a 93 tune with JLT intake a y pipe connected to catbacks preciate the vid brotha
this is definitely where you need to focus your modification now. The factory intercooler will heat soak quickly especially with running higher boost. A larger intercooler will keep it running a safer charge air temp. Cooler air has more volume and will lead to lower combustion temperature less likely to get pre detonation so the ecu wont have to pull timing and boost back to stay safe. So essentially it will keep it all safer and more powerful and that is what we all want! Good luck with yours bro
@@lostvisionsperformance preciate it i installed cvfabs street intercooler last night and just ordered there catless downpipe so ill basically be fully bolt on cars feelin great
I bet you have noticed a pretty good difference with those 2 upgrades!
Tune!!!!!!!
If you are not changing the charge pipes, do you still have to raise the radiator?
Yes that helps you get the whole setup moved to get more room to maneuver the Intercooler out.
Not really…you can remove the grill and have complete access. I installed a street style intercooler so it’s slightly smaller than a racing intercooler. Which may be the difference.
bro you had a throttlebody spacer no wonder it didnt fit lol
So have you ever had one of those days... literally it wasn't until We were about done that We realized that was our issue...lol
@@lostvisionsperformance lol I feel you, did you notice any performance boosts? I'm stuck between this one and the cv fab race one....
so we noticed that the longer we drove it, we didn't get that slight draw down from the heat soak, especially here in Phoenix. so I would say yes on the performance gains, but it's one of those things that you'll notice if looking for it, if that makes sense...