View Full Version : flowing a standard intercooler.?
ive got a nice clean std intercooler sat in me garage and was wondering how exactly you go about removing the stat flap crap etc from the inside?
is there any particular way of doing this?
i dont want to pull it apart without abit of advice first thats all :)
Big Steve - Raider
29-11-2008, 15:36
As far as i know it's just a matter of pushing the flap back then screwing a self tapping screw into the side of the plastic moulding to hold it back??
I'm sure one of the PMT boys will sort clarify exactly the in's & out's of it?
As far as i know it's just a matter of pushing the flap back then screwing a self tapping screw into the side of the plastic moulding to hold it back??
I'm sure one of the PMT boys will sort clarify exactly the in's & out's of it?
PMT crew where you at????:D
i was under the impression that you have to remove the top plastic part to remove all the bits.?
jantheeven
29-11-2008, 17:28
As far as i know it's just a matter of pushing the flap back then screwing a self tapping screw into the side of the plastic moulding to hold it back??
I'm sure one of the PMT boys will sort clarify exactly the in's & out's of it?
That's exactly what I did to my old std i/c, yes... :agree:
jantheeven
29-11-2008, 17:29
PMT crew where you at????:D
i was under the impression that you have to remove the top plastic part to remove all the bits.?
nope... no need for that at all mate ;)
As far as i know it's just a matter of pushing the flap back then screwing a self tapping screw into the side of the plastic moulding to hold it back?
does anyone have any pics of this done.?
jantheeven
30-11-2008, 19:16
does anyone have any pics of this done.?
I can make one tomorrow evening...
I can make one tomorrow evening...
ok thanks :agree:
you need a medium sized screwdriver, a saw, a drill, a self tapping screw, a hammer and some sealant.
lever up the tabs that hold the top onto the intercooler with the screwdriver.
remove the plastic that holds the thermostat housing.
saw off the thermostat- making sure you keep the bit of plastic that separates the two halves of the intercooler intact and untouched!!!!
reattach the plastic piece to the intercooler plastic moulding.
push the flap up, drill a small hole next to where it reaches it maximum lift, but make sure the hole is under the flap!!! add sealant and screw in self tapper.
you might wanna put sealant round the edges of the flap too.
put the small rubber seal on the top of the intercooler core - you will probably have pulled it off earlier.
put alot of sealant around the shape of the seal.- its like a figures of 8.
make sure you have the top the correct way round!!!
push it onto the core.
tap the tabs down with the hammer and then with the screwdriver.
put some large jubilee clips round the centre.
revel in your DIY talents.
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 10:26
Why???
I flowed my intercooler by just removing the thermostat and putting a big bolt in it's place to keep the flap down at all times... Why remove the top and mess about with sealant and stuff?
Why???
I flowed my intercooler by just removing the thermostat and putting a big bolt in it's place to keep the flap down at all times... Why remove the top and mess about with sealant and stuff?
wheres this picture you said you'd get me..? :coffee:
At the risk of bein called a noob here I go! what benefits does flowing create?
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 11:07
wheres this picture you said you'd get me..? :coffee:
Gonna make it right now buddy... hang on ;)
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 11:09
At the risk of bein called a noob here I go! what benefits does flowing create?
In the top of the i/c, there's a flap that opens up when the air temp rises. Now, the old std i/c doesn't have such a big capacity, so many people "flow it"... meaning that they remove the thermostat and instead screw in a big bolt, so that the flap is always up, ensuring a maximal airflow regardless of the air temperature :agree:
In the top of the i/c, there's a flap that opens up when the air temp rises. Now, the old std i/c doesn't have such a big capacity, so many people "flow it"... meaning that they remove the thermostat and instead screw in a big bolt, so that the flap is always up, ensuring a maximal airflow regardless of the air temperature :agree:
Makes sense! I may have a look at doing this, need this pic then! ;)
Why???
I flowed my intercooler by just removing the thermostat and putting a big bolt in it's place to keep the flap down at all times... Why remove the top and mess about with sealant and stuff?
Not exactly free-flowing with a massive metal bolt & thermostat plastic housing in the air path...
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 11:32
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/jantheeven/IMG_2811.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/jantheeven/IMG_2812.jpg
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 11:34
Not exactly free-flowing with a massive metal bolt & thermostat plastic housing in the air path...
No that's true ;)
But better than the standard situation, right? I just didn't wanna risk damaging anything by taking it apart and start messing about with sealant, that's all. This is the lazy man's way to flow a std i/c :laugh:
Ok, but that's not 'flowing' the intercooler though ;) All you've done there is to simply force the air through the core all the time.
phase i 16 v turbo
02-12-2008, 12:07
There was a very good article in one copy of the old Wastegate magazine detailing this mod. Anyone still got it?
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 13:23
Ok, but that's not 'flowing' the intercooler though ;) All you've done there is to simply force the air through the core all the time.
Okay ;) :smokin:
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 16:04
:worship:
so follow my helpful instructions.... :rob:
scratcher
02-12-2008, 19:38
i just had a go at doing this the way Jan said.
took 15 minutes with getting the intercooler out, ''semi-flowed'', then put a big jubilee clip round it from the ducters at work, and back in.
job's a good'n :agree:
if you do it this way raj, its a M10 bolt to plug in where the stat was.
well after all that info i really cant be fukt to do it now:sad2:
i seem to loose interest really quick these days:rolleyes:
:ashamed:
Why? Its so easy to do and Sparkie typed out the instructions in post 9 explaining how to do it.
This should be a walk in the park compared to your engine building :)
Why? Its so easy to do and Sparkie typed out the instructions in post 9 explaining how to do it.
This should be a walk in the park compared to your engine building :)
why?...because i cant be bothered now:crap: its only a spare std intercooler so sod it,it can stay as it is.
the instructions will be usefull for someone wanting to do the mod anyway:agree:
jantheeven
02-12-2008, 22:22
why?...because i cant be bothered now:crap: its only a spare std intercooler so sod it,it can stay as it is.
the instructions will be usefull for someone wanting to do the mod anyway:agree:
you lazy ******* ;) :cooter:
you lazy ******* ;) :cooter:
lol, thats defo not the case. i simple cant be bothered now as i wont even be using it any time soon, sooooo :upyours: :innocent:
jantheeven
03-12-2008, 13:54
;) :smokin:
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