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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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due to time constraints if this could stay until a good answer comes

i would really appreciate it

guys need to change the RMM FMIC due to the Junction Produce Bumper was not made for it

really need something with inlet/outlet at both ends and on the bottom

any help anyone

i have HIN sept 9th so you see ive got TIME issues

thanks Mods and Members

if it would help would change out the radiator and coling fans

guys like Ricky and Jeff if you could show me pics of your driver side IC piping

that would be huge also

im already looking into locating Windshield Wiper tank

thanks again
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Johnny.....my IC isnt made yet, Its just a core at the moment........so thats no help to you. But here's the thing, the IC itself is just a core, the end tanks are then welded onto it. There are different ways to do the end tanks to accomodate what you need to do. You may have to re do the IC piping and such, but that would make more sense than ditching the system. WIthout being there to look at the car, its hard to give good input on what you could do. Worst case scenario, if that IC doesnt work, you can order a new core from numerous places.....turbonetics for one.....then have the end caps made. Its almost a given that you will have to cut some of the fromt bumper, most likely on the back side where it wont be that big of a deal. You can then run the piping startegically to fit around the obstacles......fogs,etc, etc..

for starters, give us some pics and an explanation of where the problem is.....
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Turbo is your car ever gonna be done bro?
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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J i have to agree with Pimp here, Your probably better off just redoing the lower IC pipeing than going crazy and switching out the Intercooler.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Turbo is your car ever gonna be done bro?
soon.....very soon!!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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johnny, here ya go. I use to buy from these guys.

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/intercoolers.htm

they got spearco intercooler cores. and end tanks for you to custom your own intercooler. Just find the right end tank that you need and weld it together.
You can custom make it yourself to however you like it.
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Originally Posted by mikal
johnny, here ya go. I use to buy from these guys.

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/intercoolers.htm

they got spearco intercooler cores. and end tanks for you to custom your own intercooler. Just find the right end tank that you need and weld it together.
You can custom make it yourself to however you like it.


thanks man
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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np johnny

if thats the route you're going with, make sure you pressure test to make sure it's not leaking after the endtanks are welded.
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you can just seal up that outlet on the right side and open up a hole on the bottom of it to keep your intercooler

Drill Hole next to washer tank to run pipe..

Johnny, i'll see if i can get pictures for you of my intercooler piping. But not till i come back from my trip to nor cal.


I need to take off my bumper to try to fit my Greddy Intercooler that i have sitting around anyways.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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If it's possible, I think it would be better to modify the Junction Produce front bumper than cut-weld, re-run piping....etc
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johnny wish i could help u out but my IC piping is same as yours... i would call a big shop or talk to our vendor on IM...
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www.slowboyracing.com .... try them out or go to www.horsepowerfreaks.com...
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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this would work
Jon when you get in PM the info pls

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Johnny....my buddy is a master fabricator and is located outside of Philadelphia...if you bring your car to him he can fab up some custom end tanks using your intercooler core that will work with your new bumper. PM me if you are interested.
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