dck1ng69

I'm probably going to turbo my b20 in the future, and I'm trying to figure out if it’s a good idea/ if it’s been done before to mount the intercooler next to the half radiator in my ek. The reason why is because b20 swaps and turbo kits on a Honda are a NO go in CA and the front mount sticks out like a sore thumb. Any help will be much appreciated.

*picture is NOT my car

***PLEASE NO TROLLING if you don't agree with this post that's your business, if you're not going to help please don't post.

grumblemarc

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Oh yeah. Sure. Place it CLOSER to the heat source and obstruct it even further. Good idea just to try and get around driving dirty.

Why post a pic then?

dck1ng69

the pic is pretty close to how my engine currently looks, there's a ton of empty space next to the radiator so that's why I asked if it's a good idea, the heat makes sense...do you have any ideas on alternative locations that aren't front mount?

grumblemarc

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Yes. I do.

And I think people know what the engine bay of a Civic looks like with a B20 sitting in it,

dck1ng69

how would you mount the intercooler if you were in my shoes? I'm sure that most of the people on honda-tech know exactly what a civic engine bay looks like, I posted that pic to show a similar engine bay to mine and to show I dont have a/c i guess

grumblemarc

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Side mount intercooler. Look 'em up. Get creative. You're trying to fool cops obviously.

grumblemarc

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I'd really like to see you hide the sound of a blow off valve.

dck1ng69

that's a good idea, thanks

I'll try to get a blow off valve that's not really loud and recirculate it

grumblemarc

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Yeah. Right.

EsotericImage

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actually marc, Turbosmart makes recircs that are top notch.

My raceport was pretty quiet.. Its up to the buyer to make it stealthy

grumblemarc

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Actually, I'm scoffing at the idea that he's going to hide a boosted B20 in Cali for any length of time and that he's even considering it.