I am considering front mounting the 2 row intercooler that came with my p600b kit due to lack of ground clearance with my car being lowered 2".

What all do I need to do this? I believe I have to remove the front bumper support or something of that nature. Does this make the bumper cover fit loosely? Any adverse effects to doing this like overheating or anything? Do I need to cut the front end of the car at all other than opening up the bumper cover? Any pics of this being done?

Thanks
Stevie

 

Here are pics and a partial installation guide (never quite finished it).

www.geocities.com/marc94z/intercooler.html

When I had the intercooler mounted vertical against the frame rails it would get to about 1/2 way on the gauge when I ran the A/C but never overheated.

After I blew up the motor I angled the intercooler to mirror the radiator to try and increase airflow so I could run the A/C but I ended up yanking out the A/C as it was in my way and I never used it anyway (got T-tops).

Marc

 

Exactly my problem- lowered car, the front end of the TA is not IC-friendly (overheating), no room for a 2 core where ATI says to put it due to oversize sway bar... even then it would not connect with the hoses supplied... not even considering the non-existent ATI scoop... had to custom fab an intake for the blower... everything is an adventure in engineering with this car . Would it have been such a big deal to add 6" front to back and 2" on the sides???

I think at this point the ATI twin ICs may be the only option.

My next project will either be a V8 240Z or a Dodge truck .

 

If you want to get the most out of this intercooler frount moun is the only way to go. Look at my website to see what it looks like mounted.