• The site migration is complete! Hopefully everything transferred properly from the multiple decades old software we were using before. If you notice any issues please let me know, thanks! Also, I'm still working on things like chatbox, etc so hopefully those will be working in the next week or two.

Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $275

dsmuts

dsmuts

Moderator
I'm looking to intercool my car the cheapest way possible and have an intercooler already. I know certain years of vw radiators work well for fmhe but not sure what years. I today modded a lim i had laying around to fit the intercooler. Any input is appreciated as I want to spend as little as possible doing this.

2012-08-18_15-46-30_569.jpg


2012-08-18_15-47-03_964.jpg


2012-08-18_15-46-39_800.jpg
 
Last edited:


Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

Thats more than I'm wanting to spend. Hoping to get a jy rad for a little bit of nothing
 
Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?
 
Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

wa04compg said:
I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?
Click to expand...


he stepped in a big old pile of sh1t......thats how he got it lol


did you test the core out?

when i do a ic i want the vw rad myself, i could care less if its seen, and i dont want to smash it when parking or something.
 


Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

gtpsleeper said:
straighten the fins in the core bruh
Click to expand...
Working on it.

scottydoggs said:
he stepped in a big old pile of sh1t......thats how he got it lol


did you test the core out?

when i do a ic i want the vw rad myself, i could care less if its seen, and i dont want to smash it when parking or something.
Click to expand...
I haven't tested it yet but i hope to get around to it soon

wa04compg said:
I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?
Click to expand...

I did some work to a guys car in return for it.
 
Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

What do i use to secure a hose to this fitting? It seems pretty short.

2012-08-26_09-52-02_917.jpg
 
Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

Just clamp them on and go? Is there room so it doesnt hit anything?
 


Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

I'd appreciate a pic when you get a chance. Thats what I'll do though. Thanks.
 


Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

how hard is it to install an intercooler on the gtp? i recently just had some heat issues due to my foot being extremely heavy and the pedal being light. what would be the cheapest way to go?
 
Re: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $0

So apparently I need a rad from a 85-92 vw golf. Does anyone have the specs? Or how would it mount? I also need a pump. Any cars come factory with them so i can look in the junkyard?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top