Hi, I would really appreciate some info about classic intercoolers and pipework.

http://img299.imageshack.us/i/sunp0009d.jpg/

this is my turbo to intercooler pipe, obviously it is damaged and will not seal correctly to the blue conector pipe (likely to be a bodge by previous owner??).

My questions:

1. is this the corect intercooler/pipe for a classic v2 sti?
2. are intercoolers different or interchangeable between versions and/or sti, wrx, uk cars?
3. what options do I have for upgrading as this seems to be a design weakness?

cheers,
Kev

 

Dodge job looks like ! is the blue ring off the I/C pipe ? or inlet ?

 

blue piece of samco-type hose was conecting the intercooler inlet to the turbo. does that answer your question?

that's what I thought, a bodge fix. but is the intercooler pipe the right one or is it not right for the car?

thanks for reply

 

update:
gone for an upgraded samco kit, see how it goes.
Kev