chtpcpo

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I have already done a load of searches and found out how to do it, just wondering if there are any real dramas caused by tearing any fins during the process?

As far as i know the charge air passes through the inside of the vertical sections inside the intercooler and what you can see from above is only a mesh designed to give maximum surface area access for air to get into the cooler. correct?

vulnax999

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Yep.
Fins are to increse surface area for the colder air passing over the intercooler, the charge air is inside the hollow tubes.


You can get a fin straightner from Agrimech for a few quid. I used to use a tooth pick!

chtpcpo

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Ok, more detail, the IC is crushed on one side and there is air escaping from the internal chamber, i take it that this means it is fooked?

prodriverules

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yes mate what type you got the slanty or straight one as i have both if your after one

chtpcpo

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STi V 5 one mate!

prodriverules

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one with the dv that bolts on the front mate is it?

chtpcpo

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This one! Yes with the DV mounted in it

prodriverules

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yes ive got one but its not silver,myn is black still the same size and it also has the prodrive y pipe on it and forge dump valve if you were interested or just cooler up to you mate.

chtpcpo

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I'll get back to you when i have sorted this one out mate! I might just use the alloy Y-Pipe on my original black one. That seems to be what you have got?

prodriverules

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no mines blue silicone with the prodrive logo on it mate