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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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so i want to buy a smaller intercooler not a full size that will show out in the front. which one would be best. going on a 300whp stock bottom ls motor.

also whats the best way of making my bov silent. its a xs rfl one lol i know


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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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get a stock dsm intercooler,

route the BOV back into the intake, that will make it silent.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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just go on ebay and find a small intercooler if your only going for 300hp.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Default Re: best performing half size intercooler

get a full size and paint it.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Default Re: best performing half size intercooler

Originally Posted by eggie75
get a full size and paint it.
but u would still see it though i think i need one infront on the radiotor or behind
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Default Re: best performing half size intercooler

Originally Posted by eggie75
get a full size and paint it.
i was thinking soemthing like this
are these any good
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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What is a half size intercooler?
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Default Re: best performing half size intercooler

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What is a half size intercooler?
i was thinking of a smaller one
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Best intercooler to use if you don't want to show ANYTHING for 300whp is an Air-to-water setup. No one would see that from the front. Those are not that expensive but the other components for it can make the cost add up.

You don't want to put the intercooler BEHIND the radiator. The other option is to use a Supra Side mount. Those could hold 300hp or so.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Best intercooler to use if you don't want to show ANYTHING for 300whp is an Air-to-water setup. No one would see that from the front. Those are not that expensive but the other components for it can make the cost add up.

You don't want to put the intercooler BEHIND the radiator. The other option is to use a Supra Side mount. Those could hold 300hp or so.
yeah i relized i wouldnt be able to anyways so it will be in the front or other places

whats the other component for the water to air
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Look into an upgraded dsm sidemount
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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Default Re: best performing half size intercooler

Originally Posted by B6tPoweredMx3
Look into an upgraded dsm sidemount
Which is about the same size as a supra side-mount.

You still need the water resevior for the air-to-water setup. That is more than likely not just BOLT in.

An Example. This is on a Civic



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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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I have a thunderbird intercooler I would sell you for cheap, it would be perfect for a back door half intercooler. I can send pics. pm me if your interested.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 03:52 AM
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A stock side mount TT supra intercooler is nice. It's good for about 300hp

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