I'm thinking 'bout getting one of these intercooler guard things, does anyone know what the difference is between the Scoobysport one and the Power Engineering one. I've seen a pic of the PE version and it seems to have quite a fine mesh.
Any others I should consider.
Thanks as always,
Pete T

 

Pete

As far as I can remember the PE version fits over the the intercooler. The SS version is a wire mesh that fits on the underside of the bonnet scoop. No idea if there is any difference in performance between the two. I should be getting my SS one fitted next week, if Mr Croney is Ok with that

Anything has got to be better than having to straighten the fins with a **!~@~# cocktail stick

Chris

 

Isn't the main problem some goon of a mechanic using the intercooler fins as a convenient tool box for a few spanners and a lump hammer? In which case, what's needed is a guard attached to the intercooler.

Hoppy

 

Could always go to your local B&Q and get some ali. mesh. Comes in various sizes and styles (even gold!) Around £7!!
JohnD

 

Gett some mesh, cut it to size, remove the the underscoop tray and bolt it to it.

Simple.

 

I've got a got a PE one fitted which fits over the intercooler. Does the job for me.
Cheers Adge

 

I have a Power Engineering one going spare... I removed it because it restricts the flow of air to the intercooler... but then maybe someone out there might want to make me an offer for it and fit it to one of those less highly tuned cars they sell in the uk??

Moray

 

We went for design that fits between the bonnet and scoop for three reasons...

1 It still allows the rubber skirt to sit in the intercooler, making a perfect seal.

2 It is so much easier to fit one into the bonnet than drilling out the rivets of the existing intercooler frame.

3 The mesh looks VERY sexy sitting in the scoop.

Hoppy is quite right. It is possible for a no brain mechanic to put his tools on the intercooler. I'm sure you would deal with such an occurance with suitable violence and withdrawal of custom though

 

Pete

What about air-flow - how much does your protector restrict it?

Rich

 

I doubt it does.

As the intercooler itself would be by far the most restrictive thing encountered on the air's passage, I suspect that any protector would have a negligeable, or no, effect on air flow.

ediited as I cud not spel!!

[This message has been edited by Pete Croney (edited 11 December 2000).]

 

This may be heracy but isn't £58.75 a lot to charge for er...some mesh?
I'll get me coat.