Intercooler Experiance
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So I'm on the process of turboing my 998 daily hack. Not doing too bad so far, I've made all the bits like actuator brackets and breathers (not easy on the 998).

I should have it running next week ..... but, the intercooler I have is just too big and not worth the hassle of fitting. Its a 2wd Cosworth one. I know it can fit, but it's not necessary (only running 5 or 6 psi) and I reckon a better fitting intercooler properly in the airflow will be better.

Remember this is a daily drive so it's all steel, and all things like servos and air pipes have to stay.

A series 2 RST one look like a good size and I know Roberts fiesta TD one fits well.
(edit: a series 1 looks even better)

All advice/pictures welcome. I have searched and not found what I wanted.

Cheers

Wil

Edited by wil_h on 3rd Aug, 2007.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Hi, Why not try a renault 5 gt turbo one, obviously doesnt matter if its plastic ended or is a full ally preferd ??

I love my 2WD Cossie one, not as huge as the 4wd one, and definatley works well. Cheap too

S2 RST all the way. A Very efficient intercooler for its very compact size.

as above mate.

S2 RST all the way. A Very efficient intercooler for its very compact size.

I had mine on the angle over the clutch housing.

if you need more help just pm me.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
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how far did you get with your RST unit Matt? (banannas wise)

i had a figure or 175 @ fly @ 20 psi.

So like you i think they are a cracking good for the size. I changed the intercooler because i thought i should AND NOT beacuse i had to, back them i didn't measure things, it was all a guess.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on Injection?

http://www.mattwoodsphotography.com

i've got a rst one for my m8's charged 998 and have to say its pretty good fit and the outlet at the top is angled very nicely for getting pipes up to the back.

I've seen the future and tbh its Pie

Have now bought an S2 RS type

Cheers.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Yep, iv got a series 2 rs turbo one and it seems very compact so should fit nicely.

I've got a S2 RS and it dimensions up really well over the clutch housing as miniwilliams says.I reckon it will get some airflow without mods to the bonnet too.

It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt... Then it's hilarious!

I was gonna put mine directly behind the bonnet and cut holes int eh bonnet but im not so sure now that you guys are putting them near the clutch housing. Hmmmm.