intercooler options?

Red RS · 10-22-2001, 09:32 PM

does any body know of any intercoolers from other cars that would fit an impreza(top mount). I tried one from an SVO but it was a little too big.

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kastle · 10-23-2001, 12:51 AM

how about a WRX?

sorry, couldn't resist....

Kcz · 10-23-2001, 02:06 AM

I've heard of a couple of people using a Saab intercooler. Do a search for "Saab intercooler" and you should come up w/ some info on that.

subachad · 10-23-2001, 11:00 AM

Do a search for SAAB 900 intercooler and this should come up...

http://208.129.213.117/subachad/intercooler.htm

Chad
93 1.8T

outback motorsports · 10-23-2001, 02:27 PM

try a isuzu impulse turbo also nice cast tanks but you do need to relocate fittings.see ya steve

paulnose · 10-23-2001, 04:52 PM

There is a porsche 944 turbo intercooler on ebay for 150 right now, it might work as a front mount, and it has huge exchange area. You would just need the end tanks redone, which shouldn't cost that much. You should be able to fit it for less than 500 total, pipe and connectors are expensive. But it'd kick a$$ compared to the Top mount if you are running good boost levels. Otherwise a guy on ebay is selling a WRX one for 400.

subachad · 10-23-2001, 07:14 PM

If you are going to spend $500+ then why not get a custom Spearco made. Spend the $12 and get the catalog, it's well worth it. Those guys make some great intercoolers and the price is "going rate". They also have a water injection kit for $200

I WANT IT!!!

Chad
93 1.8T

paulnose · 10-23-2001, 07:36 PM

Intercoolers have to be one of the biggest ripoffs, it's a glorified radiator, but when we need them, we need them.

Aphex · 10-24-2001, 11:16 AM

I got a Saab 900 IC off ebay for $50 as soon as I put it on I'll post pics, don't know when I'll do it though, hopefully soon. Paul Ecklund used one of these on his car, I believe he has a different one now, but in the SCC article with him in it, he has the Saab IC.

eli

kkozma · 10-24-2001, 11:37 AM

I've got a little question regarding the IC in the WRX. Doesn't that thing heat soak being on top of the engine like that?

Fitz · 10-24-2001, 03:41 PM

Idling.. yes.

Fitz

Impreza Rider · 10-24-2001, 03:56 PM

I thought that's what the water sprayer was for

subachad · 10-25-2001, 01:50 AM

even with water spray, you'll still need some airflow to take full advantage of the extra heat dissipation.

Chad
93 1.8T

paulnose · 10-25-2001, 08:07 AM

A pair of small electric engine fans with the thermal switch attached to the IC might be a nice option, Just might be a tough fit and also a tough find for small enough fans, 8 inches might work, but may need something a little smaller. In either case they have to be fit really well, and slim. I know some company makes high powered slim computer fans that are 4" and push out 100CFM, not too great, but really thin, you could definatly fit 6 of those on top, but not sure if they'd hold up to engine heat and weather.

subachad · 10-25-2001, 11:05 AM

At one of my recent trips to a junk yard, I saw some very thin electric fans on some older Toyotas. I'm thinking about placing one of these below my SAAB intercooler to pull the heat out, and hopefully the fan will not block airflow at cruising speed like it would if it's on the top.

<please excuse the run on sentance>

Chad
93 1.8T

10-22-2001, 09:32 PM	#1
Red RS Scooby Newbie Member#: 1433 Join Date: May 2000 Location: 95521 Vehicle: 2000 RS SRP	intercooler options? does any body know of any intercoolers from other cars that would fit an impreza(top mount). I tried one from an SVO but it was a little too big. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-23-2001, 02:27 PM	#5
outback motorsports Scooby Newbie Member#: 4084 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: buena park, ca.	intercooler try a isuzu impulse turbo also nice cast tanks but you do need to relocate fittings.see ya steve

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subachad Scooby Specialist Member#: 8488 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sin City Vehicle: 1993 Impreza GCStyle Teal	Do a search for SAAB 900 intercooler and this should come up... http://208.129.213.117/subachad/intercooler.htm Chad 93 1.8T

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10-23-2001, 07:14 PM	#7
subachad Scooby Specialist Member#: 8488 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sin City Vehicle: 1993 Impreza GCStyle Teal	If you are going to spend $500+ then why not get a custom Spearco made. Spend the $12 and get the catalog, it's well worth it. Those guys make some great intercoolers and the price is "going rate". They also have a water injection kit for $200 I WANT IT!!! Chad 93 1.8T

10-23-2001, 07:36 PM	#8
paulnose Scooby Newbie Member#: 4348 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fairfield County, CT Vehicle: 2001 2.5RS Silverthorn	Intercoolers have to be one of the biggest ripoffs, it's a glorified radiator, but when we need them, we need them.

10-24-2001, 11:16 AM	#9
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10-24-2001, 11:37 AM	#10
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paulnose Scooby Newbie Member#: 4348 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fairfield County, CT Vehicle: 2001 2.5RS Silverthorn	A pair of small electric engine fans with the thermal switch attached to the IC might be a nice option, Just might be a tough fit and also a tough find for small enough fans, 8 inches might work, but may need something a little smaller. In either case they have to be fit really well, and slim. I know some company makes high powered slim computer fans that are 4" and push out 100CFM, not too great, but really thin, you could definatly fit 6 of those on top, but not sure if they'd hold up to engine heat and weather.

10-25-2001, 11:05 AM	#15
subachad Scooby Specialist Member#: 8488 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sin City Vehicle: 1993 Impreza GCStyle Teal	At one of my recent trips to a junk yard, I saw some very thin electric fans on some older Toyotas. I'm thinking about placing one of these below my SAAB intercooler to pull the heat out, and hopefully the fan will not block airflow at cruising speed like it would if it's on the top. <please excuse the run on sentance> Chad 93 1.8T