Cleaning Intercooler
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Cleaning Intercooler
I just got a Starion intercooler but it's DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRTY. I bought some mineral spirits and I have some heavy duty degreaser to see if that'll work. Anyone know any efficient methods to clean it?
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (CivicRyda2k)
Me too, i just bought a DSM starion I/C and its got some corrosion on it and I wanna get this thing cleaned, I was thinking of just taking a fine wire brush, but any other Ideas would help.
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got mine from ebay for $237 shipped, its not in the best shape and I am re-doing to endtanks so the pipe comes out the sides and not tops
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (B20LS-T)
not to sound stupid or anything..but isnt that kind of high for a Starion IC? Maybe because its just where you live but in socal...they should be cheaper than that...I dunno..I was just wondering..not trying to be an *** or anything..
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (B20LS-T)
i use a starion IC. when i got the end pipes rewelded i just cleaned it out with heavy liquid cleaner, some water and the air gun. swooshed it around about 20 times. then treated it for runst.
ive used it for a year now without problems
[Modified by zerofourLS-T, 12:06 AM 6/14/2002]
ive used it for a year now without problems
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I dont think so, this one came polished and Ive heard they go for around $250. Im gonna sell this in a month or so and get a spearco or maxrev
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (B20LS-T)
I dont think so, this one came polished and Ive heard they go for around $250. Im gonna sell this in a month or so and get a spearco or maxrev
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (CivicRyda2k)
Well as long as it works and I can still get decent money for it, im happy! I didnt look very hard, just on ebay and thought it was a good deal since all the others were just as expensive
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (KoRE)
You can also use some brake cleaner...Cleans really well and will not leave any residue which plays a big role when cleaning it. Any type of residue will be a nesting ground for dirt and grime...You don't want that
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i use a starion IC. when i got the end pipes rewelded i just cleaned it out with heavy liquid cleaner, some water and the air gun. swooshed it around about 20 times. then treated it for runst.
ive used it for a year now without problems
[Modified by zerofourLS-T, 12:06 AM 6/14/2002]
ive used it for a year now without problems
[Modified by zerofourLS-T, 12:06 AM 6/14/2002]
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (enigmaspeed27)
I purchased my starion intercooler for $75 off of recycler.com. It was pretty dirty when i got it. I used two cans of brake cleaner and then hosed it off. Applied a thin coat of paint and polished the ends.
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (turboorangecx)
is brake cleaner ok to use inside the ic? i have a fair amount of aluminum shavings in there from modifying the ic.
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (Flamenco-T)
Oven cleaner is really strong, and its cheap. Not sure how the fins are bonded to the tubes though, might not be safe. It stripped the paint off of my aluminum wheels really well, without damaging the aluminum.
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (mos)
HAhaha! Didn't know your were on this board to G-man
Whatever you do don't use Castrol Super Clean on Aluminum. turns it white!
Whatever you do don't use Castrol Super Clean on Aluminum. turns it white!
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (mos)
damn who dug up this post from the past? hehe funny i been sold this intercooler and finally put the turbo on my car. I used the mineral spirits and degreaser and it worked fine, just make sure u rinse it out GOOOOOOOOOOD.
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (CivicRyda2k)
Yeah..This post is hella old. I looked at my first post in this thread and that was when I wasnt boosted...now I am..with a GReddy FMIC. Forget the Starion for me.
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Re: Cleaning Intercooler (Esone3)
Yeah..This post is hella old. I looked at my first post in this thread and that was when I wasnt boosted...now I am..with a GReddy FMIC. Forget the Starion for me.