Intercoolers

[Guest Wiggs]

I am looking at getting a bigger intercooler for my 1.9 GTi Turbo Technics car, before I start playing with extra boost. I know a few people on here have done conversions and some of you may have already fitted larger intercoolers to a Turbo Technics car, if so, what car did you get it from?

 

I am hoping to retain the standard valance and grill if possible. I know some companies will make them up to your specification, but I am looking to ideally take one off the shelf as I am guessing it would be cheaper.

[jacobs53 0]

well im trying to think of a intercooler to fit to mine, I think i will use the 2wd cosworth intercooler underneath the radiator, slightly behind it though.

 

Or if not

 

a intercooler to fit infront of the radiator where the fans go, and move the bumper out slightly

 

Not sure about the turbo techinics intercooler, How big is it? Is it alloy?

 

cheers lee

[base-1 17]

maybe using a new metal rad frame (like Kev-G + co's mi conversion one?) and having a fan behind the rad where it belongs, that would give you a fair bit of space in front to fit an intercooler?

[Guest Wiggs]

I've not measured the TT intercooler for size, not even sure if it is alloy! It's pretty small and to be honest, I don't think it gets the best flow of air where it is, part gets covered by the bumper. It goes where a second fan would go, at a guess I'd say it's something like 250mm by 300mm.

 

I'm thinking of an intercooler lower mounted to get better air flow and the cooler air.

[stew205 17]

I have a cosworth 2wd intercooler mounted at the base of the valence, with the corresponding part of the valence cut away to aid air flow.

 

Its a good fit but has to sit slightly off centre so not to foul the sump.

[Guest Zed666]

Ive read a few converstions that have used the intercooler from a Renault 5 GT...Im guessing this is of a very similiar size to the one TT used themselves.

[Guest Zed666]

Stew...I notice the cosworth intercooler has the pipe connectors at the sides, do these clear the radiator lenghwise or is the intercooler fitted below the rad?

[Snowman 0]

If you fit a Citroen BX16v rad then a R5GTT Intercooler will sit nicely next to it.

 

Chris

[stew205 17]

Zed

 

The intercooler is fitted below the rad. Right at the base of the valence.

[jacobs53 0]

stew any pictures of your intercooler on the car?

 

I'd like to see how much space is left avilable to play with,

 

Cheers lee

[Guest Pieter Oonincx]

The one I use for the 1.4 comes from a Lancia Integrale:

 

 

Pieter

[speedy 2]

i got a supra turbo intercooler.......... a bit larger than pieter's

[Guest Wiggs]

Thanks for the replies. I think the Renault 5 GT Turbo intercooler is probably a similar size to the 205 Turbo Technics one isn't it? I've also noticed that Ford Fiesta Turbos have an intercooler that is practically the same as the 205, did Turbo Technics just take an off-the-shelf intercooler for their 205 conversion?

 

I've contacted http://www.grsmotorsport.co.uk/ for a quote on a custom intercooler, they are going to send through some paperwork for me to go through within the next few days. However, the intercoolers they make are 64mm thick, I've got to go and measure to see if that'll fit.

 

Pieter Oonincx: Had a look at your site, nice turbo conversion on the 1.4.

[stew205 17]

Lee

 

I wil sort a few pics soon.

[jacobs53 0]

pieter wheer has the bumper gone???

 

 

lee

[Guest Wiggs]

stew205: I'd be interested in a photo too.

[juhis 0]

my 309 cooler..

 

 

[stew205 17]

Is that an Mi16 engine you have turbo charged?? loks like it from the sump and AFM????

[juhis 0]

Is that an Mi16 engine you have turbo charged?? loks like it from the sump and AFM????

yes it is

 

[Sam 4]

Ahh i remember were you on here before with a different user name??

[juhis 0]

Ahh i remember were you on here before with a different user name??

no not me..i bought car recently.

[migti 0]

ive got a charge cooler 4 sale if its any good to yous guys.good for tight spaces ect.and was good at bringing charge temp down if water rad is mounted up front

cheers

[Sam 4]

I bet it was the same guy who sold it to you, i am sure he was on this forum , i recognise turbo placement, is there a heatsheild between turbo and rocker cover?

[juhis 0]

I bet it was the same guy who sold it to you, i am sure he was on this forum , i recognise turbo placement, is there a heatsheild between turbo and rocker cover?

yes i think so because he made turbo conversion.

 

no nothing between turbo and rocker cover.

[juhis 0]

Edited November 26, 2003 by juhis