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leatherface24 09-17-2008 04:39 PM

Intercooler help. Im trying something different
 
Ive been trying to find the right size for where I want to mount my intercooler which is in the top cut out here:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...4/DSC08501.jpg

So far, all that I can find that will fit there with minimal cutting is this Mr2 intercooler:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CXRac...mZ330270629408

Ideally, id like to have a 24X6x2.5 or 3 intercooler but so far, i can find anything that size without having to go custom.

The piping ive already got sorted out so im not worried there. Do any of you guys have any idea if that size intercooler exists and where i could get it? Alos, it would have to have the endtanks like the MR2 intercooler because im going to run the piping up through where the hood latch assembly once was. I alreday cut out enough of my hood so I have 2.5 inches of clearance between the hood and the frame. Any positve input would be appreciated.

leatherface24 09-17-2008 04:41 PM

I forgot to mention that im going to be making a shroud for the intercooler. I plan on boosting no more than 10-12 psi so the way i see it, the smaller intercooler would be ok.

Splitime 09-17-2008 04:52 PM

I wondered if that was the reason behind your bigger bumper cut.... heh.

Honestly though, I think custom will be ideal. Getting a core that is close, then buying some generic endtanks to mod or having someone make up a set of endtanks.

paul 09-17-2008 05:53 PM

What front end is that? I like it a lot. NA top and NB bottom? I remember a thread about that somewhere. Is that what it is?

patsmx5 09-17-2008 05:57 PM

Custom IC to fill up that (keeps comments to himself) big hole in the bumper. Anything else will look dumb.

paul 09-17-2008 06:09 PM

From what I can find it's a C West lower bumper cover? Where can that be gotten?

Arkmage 09-17-2008 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by paul (Post 309430)
From what I can find it's a C West lower bumper cover? Where can that be gotten?

no idea, but that is a sexy bumper.

RotorNutFD3S 09-17-2008 06:28 PM

Minus the big gaping hole in it, if you just glance at the picture, it closely resembles a 3rd gen RX-7.

paul 09-17-2008 06:36 PM

it closely resembles something I'm gonna jerk off to.

Thucydides 09-17-2008 07:10 PM

That is a great looking front end, from the front. Can we have a side view to be sure?

And definately fill that hole completely with a large IC, and perhaps with the help of a pair of big driving lights.

Ben 09-17-2008 07:34 PM

really cool. you get the big brass balls award for doing that.

ArtieParty 09-17-2008 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by paul (Post 309430)
From what I can find it's a C West lower bumper cover? Where can that be gotten?

Bitch, you ain't got money!

KPLAFIN 09-17-2008 08:23 PM

Am I the only one wondering why he would cut a big ass hole in his bumper BEFORE finding an intercooler that would fit nice? Seems like kinda backwards thinking there to me.

tiber55 09-17-2008 08:29 PM

Wings West
 
Looks like the Wings West front bumper

http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...ts/wings_west/

leatherface24 09-17-2008 08:58 PM

LOL I was wondering what the hell the brass balls were for untill i read why its there :) Thanks Ben. Now, the bumper is a C-West piece but be fore warned, its only the bottom half of the bumper that you get. I had to mold it on to the oem bumper and cut alot out of it to get it to fit right. I may do a 24x12 intercooler and fill both the bottom and the top in one shot but im not to sure yet. Part of the alure of putting the I.C. at the top is having shorter piping.

leatherface24 09-17-2008 09:00 PM

oh yeah, the whole car is getting fender flares and getting re painted the way i should have done it from the beginning

leatherface24 09-17-2008 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by Thucydides (Post 309452)
That is a great looking front end, from the front. Can we have a side view to be sure?

yeah heres another pic:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...4/DSC08376.jpg

and go to everyones favorite site (lol) for a profile view

www.clubroadster.net

Faeflora 09-17-2008 10:01 PM

Your car looks badass. What is the hood and ground fx? The total package is el niceo.

paul 09-17-2008 11:57 PM

My 25x12 is flipped so the inlet/outlet are at the top for shorter piping. The piping comes in from under the headlights which are fixed.

Looks like it'd fill that hole nicely

http://www.miatamx5.com/msmturbo/turbo-042.jpg

http://www.miatamx5.com/msmturbo/turbo-044.jpg

elesjuan 09-18-2008 12:15 AM

Christ Paul. I think you win the prize for biggest front mount and shortest piping.. :D


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