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May 27, 2003 | 08:38 PM

UniquesubieWRX

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Front mount intercoolers.....

Hey guys i am seriously considering getting a bigger intercooler and making it front mount. Has anybody done this? Is the price reasonable?

Anybody know of where i could find good well priced BIG intercoolers?

IF any pics do show ...

Thanks...
deuce...

May 27, 2003 | 08:51 PM

MACHwrx

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I suggest Turbo XS FMIC, Its one of the biggest and priced decently. Also retains fog lights and stock battery location.

May 28, 2003 | 08:53 AM

Jgrahn555

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Has anyone done this? Yes.

http://www.advancedimports.com/blfrmoinwrx.html
http://www.cnyautoconcepts.com/gredfronmoun.html
http://www.fastlane.com.au/Products/...frontmount.htm

What is your definition of reasonably priced? The bigger the cooler, the more expensive it'll be. If you don't get the goodies to tune it with too, you'll notice more power, sure, but you'll end up with a lot of bad spots in your powerband.

-Jason
(sarcastic jackass)

(oh, btw, search for "subaru Front Mount Intercooler" on google and you'll get a good amount of info)

May 28, 2003 | 04:46 PM

Kevin M

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That particular search will net results on this site, NASIOC, and probably even eBay too. Also scan both site's for sale by member forums. 240sxer is selling his.

May 29, 2003 | 07:55 PM

jrauck

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I've done the blitz and it wasn't funny at all but it all did pay off after 5 hrs of labor. If you have to cash and little wrenching time and limited tools go with the txs. it'll be alot easier but if you don't then go with the blitzs cause it does work nice, fit well, and a great upgrade for you wrx. goodluck

May 31, 2003 | 01:40 AM

gt3000fa

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i have the Aps fmic. It looks great and it fills the whole bumper. Its huge. All the tubing are powder coatd red.

May 31, 2003 | 09:56 AM

UniquesubieWRX

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tubing is unimportant becausei m going to buy the tubing seperately through pipe companies, like im doing for my exhuast which im going to build. I mean come on guys, why would you pay $1200 for an intercooler when you can buy half of it, the piping, for like 200 dollars with welding and powder coating? But how big do you think i should get the piping....like 2.5 inch or 3 inch? i dont know you guys tell me...

thanks..
deuce...

May 31, 2003 | 02:59 PM

Bagin,DVS

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not that i have a turbo but i would have to say go with the size tubing that would the most cost effective, and what will fit the best can 3 " fit all the way through just as easily as 2.5" and what is the size of your smallest opening, is the throttle body 3"
i guess what i am trying to say is you are only as strong as your weekest link. just tryin to help

Jun 11, 2003 | 01:58 AM

Christian

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$200 bux for the core and piping???? dang hook me up..

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Jun 12, 2003 | 07:05 PM

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WickedRydaX

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The reason I paid $1500 for an intercooler is because I know it will fit, I will not have to deal with finding and getting th tubing bent just right. If you have, or know of a good tube benter, then go for it. But too me I would rather have everything made ready for me. Also you tend to get what you pay for.
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