Thread: Handful of Questions for an Intercooler Install

Just so you know your sig doesn't show up. As far as the ported lower intake goes I never had one or never have installed a W2A IC (water to air). But from what I have read to get the most out of one you want to have your lower intake ported and your s/c ported for an IC. Which at the very least involves removing the "wall" on the outlet side. What brand and version IC do you have. Because I know the zzp ones need to have the ported lower intakes to keep the pcv function function able. You should be fine with your stock injectors down to a 3.1 pulley but you should do something like a fuel pump rewire. But also how far you can push your stock injectors also depends on the condition of your fuel system, like the pump, and filter.

HTH

Originally Posted by Andrew_99GTP

Just so you know your sig doesn't show up. As far as the ported lower intake goes I never had one or never have installed a W2A IC (water to air). But from what I have read to get the most out of one you want to have your lower intake ported and your s/c ported for an IC. Which at the very least involves removing the "wall" on the outlet side. What brand and version IC do you have. Because I know the zzp ones need to have the ported lower intakes to keep the pcv function function able. You should be fine with your stock injectors down to a 3.1 pulley but you should do something like a fuel pump rewire. But also how far you can push your stock injectors also depends on the condition of your fuel system, like the pump, and filter.

HTH

I am not sure what is up with the signature, I am adding it manually here. I do not plan on porting the blower. I believe this is an Intense 2" intercooler, as I know it is not the MAP one...the core on this one is pretty good. I will be sure to add in the fuel pump rewire...are there any instructions on that floating around? I am curious as it how intensive it will be before I get into it.

The fuel pump rewire requires you to open your trunk, unbolt a couple of bolts and plug it into the fuel pump, find a nice ground and then run it to the front of the car to the fuse box.

I'm not sure on Intense's IC need for LIM porting. But regardless, all that happens is you knock a section out of the LIM like andrew said, not too extravagant but it is better off you do it and get done with it.

You can get a I/C pump relay from W-body store I believe for wiring.

It is best to find someone local to help you, or to buy a full kit with directions, but since you already have the stuff, it will take a little patience to learn how to do it right and a lot of good judgement on who you listen to on here.

The only reason I mentioned porting the blower was to allow you to get full use out of the IC. Maybe this link will help INTENSE-Racing.com: <b><i>INTENSE</b></i>™ Ported Gen 3 M90 Supercharger Housing

Can I get any recommendations on spark plugs? Which ones, and what gap?

I seem to remember reading awhile back where someone had swapped in a different hood latch as opposed to cutting on the stock brace...any information on this?

I am using injector spacers. I have them on there, but wanted to make sure I am not missing anything. I would think that the spacer would go between the rail and the injector...is that correct? I ask because it seems like the injector on #6 does not have enough wire to reach, or something else in that region is interfering. Is there anything else I need to do in that area to make things fit?

Yes they go between the inj, and the rails. I can't help you on the wire being too short though.

I have everything installed. The intercooler is not running yet, but the car is still running much stronger. The boost is down to 8/9PSI from 12/13PSI...I am assuming from the the better exhaling the car is doing with the rockers and PLOG?

However, the check engine light has come on from the EGR valve. Anyone care to share with me the solution to this?

Shut it off with a tuner. Do you know anyone close with a tuner? I set mine to no reporting with the pt.

After getting everything installed I came across information on the PCV system. Is there an easy way to tell if my PCV is still functional? I pulled the PCV valve, and there was fresh oil on it. There is no vacuum or pressure when I pull the oil cap with the engine running. It seems like it is doing the job, but I would like to be sure.