Larger radix intercooler exchanger
#24
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Thanks! It was not very hard to do, just used all original brackets and either cut them and made new holes, or had to bend to get proper clearances. I am still surprised Magnasun does not do this as part of the kit. Must not fit all applications as easy.
#25
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Hey I forgot one thing...
Has anyone put fine mesh screen in front of the exchangers to stop bugs and debris from sticking to them. I tried it years ago in my car and it was okay but it must restrict alot of air flow. Would it be enough to cause issues? I don't like ruining my new exchanger and rad.
Has anyone put fine mesh screen in front of the exchangers to stop bugs and debris from sticking to them. I tried it years ago in my car and it was okay but it must restrict alot of air flow. Would it be enough to cause issues? I don't like ruining my new exchanger and rad.
#26
Originally Posted by m7 rocket
Thanks! It was not very hard to do, just used all original brackets and either cut them and made new holes, or had to bend to get proper clearances. I am still surprised Magnasun does not do this as part of the kit. Must not fit all applications as easy.
#27
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by moregrip
what was the total cost of the setup? and what are the dimensions of the CTS-V I/C?
#28
Originally Posted by m7 rocket
Dimensions are on first page of post, cost was $220 I think plus my exchange rate, duty, taxes, shipping... (Canadians get screwed). There was no other costs to it other than exchanger, my time, and maybe 1-2L coolant.
#30
I definitely like the simplified routing of I/C tubing on your setup, and the fact that it fits in one location. I see you have efans, one of the biggest benefits of a larger H/E is realized when you can draw air through it at low speeds or when stopped. I see this working very nicely for you.
here's what my setup looks like:

here's what my setup looks like:







