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mixer72
 Post subject: intercooler pipe size?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:25 am 
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ok i have now clock the turbo in the car but in short on room for the pipe work to go in :( was wondering will i be ok to come off the turbo with 2" as it is a 2" oult let then go to the intercooler with 2" then step up to 2.5" at the intercooler? or should i try and stup up to 2.5" as soon as i come of the turbo?
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You are running pretty good power now m8 and IMHo I would run 2.5" as soon as poss. However... You really need to have a smooth transition from the 2" turbo o/l to 2.5"

I have a used a 2"to 2.5" 45 degree reducer in silicone hose that is located straight off the turbo.

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thats what i did have be for. But think ill have to run 2" nerly all the way from turbo to cooler as theres not much room now iv clocked the turbo and with my 52mm rad
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I will try and get a piccy as I am running a 40mm rad core IIRC.

I came off turbo as a 45 deg then through a 45 deg bend in the ic pipe to clear the engine mount and front rear crossmember.

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witch way did you go past the exhaust? as you can see by the photos i not got much room:(
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similar to Garys original st165 FMIC setup
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would some thing like this be ok to use intercooler pipe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-TRUFLEX-STAINLE ... 4a983c45b5

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5-TRUFLEX-STAIN ... 3ca7168627

would it be ok with te pressure?
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When I did my intercooler pipework I did the same as JP and mocked up the runs using plastic drain pipe then asked the fabricator to copy it. It doesn't have to be exactly right as the hose at the turbo compressor outlet and the intercooler gives you a bit of latitude. I e en left the car with him to make sure it was done right!

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that flexi hose may work but it will really screw with your airflow. Lots of internal bumps and located on a bend will mean it is a no no in my eyes. Silicone hose is a much better option as it is smooth inside.

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it was just a thought with the flexy pipe. Im shore i can make some thing up iv managed to do every things els so far lol
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I cut out a section in my north to south crossmember to allow the intercooler pipe to pass through.

i will take a pic, if i remember..lol

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peterp1per wrote:
I cut out a section in my north to south crossmember to allow the intercooler pipe to pass through.

i will take a pic, if i remember..lol


if you could take some pics that be great:)

thanks
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