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Old 05-15-2004, 09:55 AM
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I was wondering what is the biggest size intercooler i can possibly fit into my ek without cutting or hitting anything?

when people have the sizes 31Lx10Hx3W, does the 31 mean the length of the fins or includes the endtanks?

also is there any disandvantage of having a too big intercooler?

I tried a search but couldnt find anything on this.

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31w means with endtanks. That size you will have to cut the bumper and more
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my friend has a greddy intercooler on his Si , i dont hink he cut the bumper at all .
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (JonnyDanger)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JonnyDanger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my friend has a greddy intercooler on his Si , i dont hink he cut the bumper at all . </TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you have any pics? I have a Greddy type 24 and right now, it looks too big for my EK.
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (macrosshn)

I didn't NEED to cut mine (DRAG III intercooler, 27"X6.5"X2.5" I think)...but I'm a stunna.

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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (macrosshn)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by macrosshn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Do you have any pics? I have a Greddy type 24 and right now, it looks too big for my EK.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont have any pics right now . did u get the whole intercooler kit or just the intercooler ?
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I've got just the intercooler and endtanks--no piping.
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (macrosshn)

i have the precision turbo 31x10.3x3.5 on my 97 hx, i only had to do minor cutting(on the plastic on the bottom of the grill on the front bumper) to fit the intercooler. we will be running 3 inch aluminum intercooler piping within 2 weeks.









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We use 29.5" x 8.5" x 3" and still use the stock bumper brace.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fullblownracing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

We use 29.5" x 8.5" x 3" and still use the stock bumper brace.</TD></TR></TABLE>

is that not about dragging the ground?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dturbocivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have the precision turbo 31x10.3x3.5 on my 97 hx, i only had to do minor cutting(on the plastic on the bottom of the grill on the front bumper) to fit the intercooler. we will be running 3 inch aluminum intercooler piping within 2 weeks.









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looks like you cut off your bumper support
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the 1026 precision intercooler you have to get rid of it or it will hang below your bumper. IT is a tall intercooler
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AL ASPIRATED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

looks like you cut off your bumper support </TD></TR></TABLE>


its only a few bolts and it comes right off, you dont need that **** anyway.
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (Dturbocivic)

does ur intercooler hang a little lower than the bumper?
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no it does not hang out at all. even with no lip on the car... click the link "street car" in my signature to view more pics of the intercooler.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dturbocivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no it does not hang out at all. even with no lip on the car... click the link "street car" in my signature to view more pics of the intercooler. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Excuse the stupid question but the bumper support is held on by bolts? It isn't welded on?
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (macrosshn)

no i dont think its welded at all... just 4 bolts.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THE_HX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i dont think its welded at all... just 4 bolts. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (Dturbocivic)

I have the greddy 24 on my EG and the only thing i had to do was remove the bumper support. i also trimmed some of the bumper cause it was too close for comfort. didnt wana take the chance of poking a hole in it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicflnum1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the greddy 24 on my EG and the only thing i had to do was remove the bumper support. i also trimmed some of the bumper cause it was too close for comfort. didnt wana take the chance of poking a hole in it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sweetness! I have a Type 24 also. It's good to know that I can just unbolt the bumper support which is an oxymoron because it doesn't support anything on my EK.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by macrosshn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Sweetness! I have a Type 24 also. It's good to know that I can just unbolt the bumper support which is an oxymoron because it doesn't support anything on my EK. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol when i went to take off my bumper support i thought the bolts would be tight but they were just alittle tighter than hand tightened. im like "wtf"
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Default Re: Intercooler Size for EK??????? (civicflnum1)

XS Eng 26x10x3 and i didnt cut anything and still have the bumper support completely intact

BEFORE:


AFTER:


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99B16Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">XS Eng 26x10x3 and i didnt cut anything and still have the bumper support completely intact

BEFORE:


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do you have pics without the bumper cover? how did you mount it without taking out the bumper support?

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no i dont have any pics of that but the IC sits in netween the bumper support and the lower radiator support. its practically touching both
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