Let's talk intercoolers

[IronFreak]

So I am slowly working towards the end of the list of parts I'll need for the car. One that still remains is an intercooler for the beast. I have been contemplating the idea of building my own since I have a tig welder, but I am curious as to the rough dimensions you guys run up front without having to hack the crap out of stuff.

I would like to get a 3.5-4" deep core in there to help dissipate heat better, but I know that's a lot to ask for the amount of space we have to play with.

What are you guys running? Dimensions and brands? maybe some AIT readings if you have them.

Thanks!

[TheTacoMan]

My inter cooler is 3in and it would be a very tough fit if it was taller. It seems 2.5in is the way to go to me.
My intercooler is 29in long, 7 in tall.

[Xat1cZ]

Maybe you'll get something out of that

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47551

[IronFreak]

I was thinking Newman style and getting all the use out of it!

[kamotors]

if you do newman style it really doesnt matter what size, 3" thick fits just fine down there without much modification

[IronFreak]

Since I pulled the hvac crap behind the dash I have actually been toying with the idea of water/air intercooler back there and modify my intake for a rear entrance.

[93supercoupe]

you can see mine here. If you look threw the center grille, you can see the top of it. It gotta be 2.75-3.0 inch thick. I didnt cut anything, i just added tabs on the bottom and a cross bar up top.
And its sleeper lol

[kamotors]

friends car that I built.(not finished yet)

3" core, will not fit behind early model valance, but looks mean so it doesn't matter:)