I trying to mount the Precision 350hp intercooler in a dc2, but without welding some more tabs on the bottom of the intercooler, I can't think of any way to secure it. I plan on using the upper tabs, but what do you support the bottom with and where do you put it?

I thought about possibly a "shelf" made from a couple pieces of angle iron welded to the frame, but would rather not go this route. Please enlighten me with some crafty solutions.

 

Come on fellas, I've searched and searched, but everyone seems to hide their engineering. Just trying to brainstorm here.

 

Holy **** i think i just answered pretty much the same question like 32 seconds a go.

Christ, search..... there are countless threads on mounting precisions

 

Well, I probably have a cumulative total of 5 or 6 searching hours on this subject, but the only thing I have seen thus far is guys using wire ties and duct tape for mounting. The ones that do look good, only show the completed front end shot and nothing more.

I proceeded with the original plan and came up with the pics below. Using additional lower mounts are debatable at this point. The intercooler feels decently secure, but the mounting tabs will likely cold work to the point of failure over time. Throw your opinions and ideas at me.




I used 1/8" angle so the bracket itself would take the stress and not the intercooler tabs. Those are triangular washers on the front to spread the stress.



Right here is the only place I can see adding a securing bracket of some type, but I'm not sure exactly how to go about it.

 

 

Just weld the tabs, make it alot easier.

 

i just did the exact same as greasemonkey. it works great and havent had problems with it coming loose. just go find some solid l brackets and youll be golden

 

After some thought, it seemed like sandwiching some rubber pads together with silicone between the intercooler and bumper support would dampen most of the flex in the brackets. I did this on both sides. The silicone has cured and I think the problem is solved; it feels pretty sturdy now and should take a beating.

 

Big *** zip ties ftw. They work great on mine.

 

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