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Post by Brendon on Apr 28, 2005 16:03:48 GMT 11
Hi
putting an intercooler on my 3.1 mu off a bighorn. I know I will need to bend a pipe. Was wondering if someone could give me instructions on what to do or post pictures of what they have done. When trying to match it up can't figure out how the i/c and turbo mmatch up with pipe as they seem too close together.
Any help much appreciated
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Post by geeves on Apr 28, 2005 18:59:20 GMT 11
on the 3.1 the intercooler from the bighorn does not fit directly onto the Mu turbo. You also cannot adjust the turbo inlet to suit as this turbo has ceramic bearings that cant be moved. Easiest way is to use a bighorn turbo otherwise you have some complicated pipework to make.
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Post by Roger on Apr 29, 2005 15:08:29 GMT 11
on the 3.1 the intercooler from the bighorn does not fit directly onto the Mu turbo. otherwise you have some complicated pipework to make. I disagree- the intercooler can fit. I'll take some pics of Joes' MU (see Aussie member pics) and give you the lowdown on what to do and what you need. You might have to wait a while, so be patient. The pipework isn't terribly complicated, just a mandrel bend exhaust and some hoses- you'll see in the pics. You can decide then if it's too hard |
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Post by Brendon on May 1, 2005 11:15:41 GMT 11
Hey Roger
Thanks a lot, would be much appreciated
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Post by mudlark on May 10, 2005 21:22:01 GMT 11
hi all i have bean given a intercooler off a 3.1 bighorn has any one maniged to put one on a 2.8 Mu as it is just colecting dust in my sheed and I would like to try it out.
Cheers
Mudlark
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Post by francesco on May 10, 2005 21:26:09 GMT 11
Is there an Intercooler which does fit directly onto a 3.1 MU ?
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Post by mudlark on May 10, 2005 21:33:16 GMT 11
Hi I have sean one in Kaitaia with a intercooler scoop on it so there must be  |
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Post by francesco on May 12, 2005 13:42:35 GMT 11
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Post by geeves on May 12, 2005 16:34:02 GMT 11
My words earlier were "Does not fit directly" It can be done by custom making pipes. All the mounting brakets fit though so this could still be the easy way.
If I was doing it Id probably use a Pajero intercooler They are smaller but have more fins so give the same capacity but would be more flexible in how they are mounted. Anouther way worth considering is the water to air type intercooler used on some Subarus Very compact up top The secondary part mounts in front of the radiator
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Post by Mike on May 15, 2005 20:19:14 GMT 11
I've obtained some Subaru bits to intercool our Wizard. Due to ridiculous international postage rates from NZ they're still sitting in Andrew's spare room: we hope to get down there next holidays, or have a friend pick them up. Can't wait to have a play with the bits, still need lots of pipework, possibly a cam cover off a BigHorn, and the front radiator for the water (for which an aircon condensor is adequate).
I want to retain a standard inlet pipe from the turbo to the injectors because I have to import the car into Australia as a Private Import , later on, and don't want it to be permanently modified. Perhaps I could obtain a standard pipe and cut it, or alternatively, the set off a late BigHorn.
I managed to get two Subaru waterpumps as well (one for a spare) , these are the way to go apparently as they are two-speed, circulate the water then crank up a gear if the water heats up (like when using lots of boost). Hopefully we'll make up the difference with the intercooled 4JX1 engine (11kW, 30Nm) or maybe improve it as top-mount air/air coolers aren't all that efficient.
These intercoolers are quite readily available in NZ through TradeMe, forget Ebay NZ for car bits, it's utterly useless. It's difficult to pay for goods in NZ though, for us Aussies; I sent cash which is luckily available, at times, locally at the bank (due to our proximity to NZ and heaps of Kiwi tourists).
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Post by francesco on May 30, 2005 17:48:04 GMT 11
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Post by Bruce on May 30, 2005 18:37:44 GMT 11
HI Francesco, where did you get your intercooler and how much did it cost you?
Iam able to do the fit as I can turn my turbo intake around to fit (cause I had to get a new turbo a couple of years ago and now have a now" bits of every thing turbo") an i/c. I believe mine does not pump as good as the original.
PS could you e.mail me your phone no, cause I lost my phone (you might remember) and then the computer blow up, so I have lost all my no's, thanks mate. Give you a call when we are down your way in a few weeks.
Cheers Bruce.
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Post by francesco on May 30, 2005 18:48:31 GMT 11
Hi Bruce..
Na dont have an intercooler.....but would like one....at this stage Im just trying to get a grip on the theory etc...
I'll pm you my details ;D
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Post by LAGWAGON on Aug 22, 2005 23:45:14 GMT 11
Hi Roger, have you got those pics of Joe's pipe work on his intercooler?
I'm tossing up wether to buy one or not, and if its too much work to fit it to the turbo thingy that i 've been told i cant rotate.
thanks
Dan
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Post by Roger on Aug 26, 2005 21:37:41 GMT 11
D'oh. I have completely forgotten.  I'll try to get them done soon |
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Post by francesco on Nov 8, 2005 14:19:47 GMT 11
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Post by Roger on Dec 4, 2005 16:40:52 GMT 11
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Post by mulover on Dec 5, 2005 17:34:28 GMT 11
Now all you need is a air intake pipe like mine and you will be really hauling ass, The thread is called custom air intake pipe or something like that.
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