Leave it like that or fix it
 

I bought this intercooler for 15 $, the core is in good shape ( dirty ) but the intercooler is curved as you can see on the picture. So, should I leave it like that, or try to fix it ? and how ?
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1...Photo008-1.jpg
PS: I know, it's big ( 24x12x3 ) and kind of overkill for my setup .. but 15 $ try to beat that loll

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

Stick it up your ass and do jumping jacks. Should straighten it right out.

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

if you cant fit a hoseclamp around it securely then chop it off with a sawzall and have someone weld on a 2.5" aluminium pipe. it looks like its cracked inside so it might leak.

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

For the inlet I'll cut and weld an other, I'm talking about the curve in the intercooler itself, you can see it pretty easy on the pic

johnmichael: Good Idea but I think I'll send it to you and let you stick it up your ass, looks like you love that by behind

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

As long as it dosent leak leave it

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idk why u bought it :3..

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mmm let me think, the core is in good shape, there's not hole, it works and it was 15 $ The curve doesn't affect anything, it not big enough, but if I can fix it I will, if not, I'll use it anyway.

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

can you clamp it to a bench somehow, maybe you can straighten it up with some straps and a pipe, looks like it was in an accident, hopefully its not cracked.

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God you're a shitbag. Please cancel your own account. You have nothing of use to add to the forum.

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i second that, leave the hazing to the OGs and for the retards with dumber questions.

if it were me and its definate the core is fine just have someone weld a new outlet on it then run some boost through it

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

It'd be fine and I'd leave it as long as it's not so far tweeked it's pushing the bumper out or difficult to mount. If you DO decide to try to fix it, be VERY careful not to damage the core/fins/bars that assit in cooling and transporting air through the IC. So unless it's causing an issue with mounting (or anything else I can't think of) then I'd say leave it alone.


Good score for $15 though, IMO.


JP

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

Mine's tweaked pretty good like that, I don't think it leaks, it didn't seem to affect boost at all after it happened. I would leak test it, and if it checks out just leave it. If you really have to fix it, some creative wood block placement and standing on it should do the trick.

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Just answered your own question. Worthless thread. Die! :6

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You could always cut the core in half and use the top or bottom half, which ever is more straight.

But then you would have to buy some new end tanks and weld them on there.

It would be cool to make two intercoolers out of it and sell the one you don't use.

Re: Leave it like that or fix it
 

mmm then fit it on ur car :6..

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