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Post by LAGWAGON on Aug 20, 2005 13:28:38 GMT 11
Am going to buy an intercooler off of a 3.1 bighorn to fit my 2.8 rodeo. I have a RHF5 turbo on my rodeo and have been told that you cant rotate it to make the 3.1 intercooler fit . Just wondering if someone has made one fit and could fill me in on the process ie. what extra pipes needed etc. And any pics would be great. thanks  Dan |
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Post by geeves on Aug 20, 2005 16:51:27 GMT 11
Not sure on the turbo nos but if this is the original 2.8 turbo it can be rotated without too much drama. If the turbo is from a 3.1 then it has ceramic bearings that explode if you try to rotate the intakes outlet. The bighorn turbo has a differant no to reflect the outlet angle. It will be more work making mounts etc but look at useing a front mount intercooler or maybe a Pajero intercooler which has the pipes much closer together or a nice compact Subaru water to air intercooler
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Post by LAGWAGON on Aug 22, 2005 17:20:16 GMT 11
An isuzu parts dealer told me there are 2 models of turbo's on the 2.8 and mine (rhf5) is not compatible with the 3.1 intercooler. Maybe because its a later model '99.
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Post by geeves on Aug 22, 2005 18:35:41 GMT 11
I would be talking to your local diesel and or turbo shop for some advice I did some hunting on the net and it seems there are several incarnations of that turbo from our mighty 4wds through Subaru WRXs down to lowly Mazda MX5s (sorry 2 door sports car fans) Some might be adaptable some not and there might be anouther option thats easier and just as cheap for the intercooler.
This is beyond the league of this type of forum though. Good luck and let us know how you get on
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Post by GM6046 on Aug 23, 2005 0:18:15 GMT 11
This is a 3.1 intercooler fitted to a Rodeo with a turbo that cannot be rotated... Just a few mods to the end tank and you're away! -Stuart  |
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Post by geeves on Aug 23, 2005 21:36:46 GMT 11
Looks nice and very tidy
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