Problem with intercooler hoses

nikp · August 08, 2006, 10:43:29 AM

Ok, got my radiator and intercooler mounted back on last night. NEarly completely finished. However, it was only at this point that i could actually figure out what to do with the hoses. Before that, it had been a bit of guess work. As you can see, they don\'t exactly line up or look neat.

The intercooler was originally for the twin turbo setup, which is why it is currently like that. I\'m thinking that maybe the best option for me is to get the intercooler modified by a specialist fabricator, and get the inlet moved round so it points towards the turbo. Silly question, but what is the material that the intercooler is likey to be made from? Alluminium - i think this is what it is.

Anyone else with an opinion?

Cheers.

aposegil · August 08, 2006, 10:58:14 AM

Yep if I was you take it to a alu specialist they will cut it and re-weld it how you want it and I would have it point straight at the turbo exit save u going over engine and make the boost pipe short which always a plus

Jit · August 08, 2006, 11:03:33 AM

definitely agree with the above...just try and get a look at previous examples of a compnaies tig welds before you commit.

nikp · August 08, 2006, 11:22:18 AM

Cool, thanks guys....

Now, anyone know of any alu specialists in the Bristol area!

richard cash · August 08, 2006, 11:37:15 AM

should be loads, just look in yellow pages. I normally get my stuff done by marine engineers as they use aluminium and stainless loads so always worth giving them a try as there should be loads around your area.

rx7veilside · August 08, 2006, 01:58:09 PM

spec-r in bristol are/ peter will do the work no prob and make a neat job of it

nikp · August 09, 2006, 10:53:06 AM

spec-r? Do you have some contact details for them? Address/Tel number?

As you would not believe the hastle it is finding someone who can do this!!

nikp · August 09, 2006, 10:59:23 AM

Ok, found them on t\'internet! Yes, they can do it!! Brilliant! Have some rep!

LRP · August 09, 2006, 02:12:19 PM

when your there tell them to pull there finger out and get mine finished please no seriously there work is 100%

nikp · August 09, 2006, 03:04:03 PM

Well, they were the first place that when i described my requirements to actually say yes, he can do it!

LRP · August 10, 2006, 10:24:46 AM

did you get down to spec=r were they help full can they forfill your requirements?

nikp · August 10, 2006, 10:33:49 AM

Hi mate - yeah, i replied on the \'other\' forum, but not here! Yup, dropped the intercooler off this morning, and they said that would be no problem. Very helpful, and listened to my requirements. Also tried to help with their v-mount that they are doing.

Saw your FD there, and he said he\'s still waiting on a core - which must be very frustrating for you!

nikp · August 10, 2006, 08:22:16 PM

Sorted (Thanks to Spec-R!)

LRP · August 10, 2006, 09:47:30 PM

looks like new there work is 100% as you can see they hav alot of intrest in rx7s so anybody intrested in or if you hav any ideas you want to run past them im sure they will be pleased to here from you!

nikp · August 10, 2006, 10:07:38 PM

They\'re a great pair of blokes - really nice and helpful

Problem with intercooler hoses

aposegil

rx7veilside