hon2984

trying to pick a intercooler... Got a 96 hatch... I'm trying to keep it as sleeper as possible. Putting together a LS turbo for around 250whp to start off, 57 trim.

I'm wondering how well these will fit.... I dont mind chopping the bumer a bit but dont want to over do it. I like the mishimoto ones due to being powder coated black.

first option: Core Size: 20.5" x 6.25" x 2.25"



second option: Core Size: 23.5" x 11.75" x 3"


anyone run the smaller one? about what whp would it start to become inefficient?

ryguy2588

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With the second option, you're going to have to cut out the bumper support or get rid of it. The first size is similar to a Precision 350 hp intercooler, except precision is 3.5" deep and has probably more fins. I would say the smaller one will work for the smaller hp you're going for, but I would try to get a precision intercooler. I love mine and will never go back.

hon2984

350 whp still leaves me room for improvement! I will look into the precision ones....just might have to get it powdercoated....

ryguy2588

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Ya I picked up a precision 350 hp one for $150 in the marketplace in good condition. They're great intercoolers and you can go over 350 without raising the IATs with them. I made 401 whp on mine.

TheShodan

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You can't powdercoat intercoolers. Anodize yes, light coats of black radiator paint, sure....powdercoat, no..

hon2984

I was under the impression that the mishimoto intercoolers were poweder coated.....either way its definatly gonna be black.

TheShodan

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Nope, those are anodized. They don't use the best anodizing materials, but it works for mass scale production. I know this because there were several Mishimoto intercoolers (both standard and black) that we reanodized for a different project. When they were stripped we could tell the process they used.

I showed this in another thread somewhere, but here's what the new anodized intercooler looks like.

Combat Olive Drab Green

BADGUYNY

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Here is mine with a PWR 500hp cooler


the cooler is actually for sale also if interested

hon2984

I do like olive green! I considered doing my EG that color before it got hit!

what is the specs for the core size?

did you have to chop alot of the bumper support?

I do like the wastegate! I have the same one!

racebum

don't, you want an intercooler to radiate heat not retain it

anodize if you want color

BADGUYNY

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27.5x7.4x2.75
I cut out the bottom half of the support for the length of the cooler