R5GTT intercooler modification
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Pretty sure I read somewhere that they have a inbuilt thermostat,that needs by passing/blocking ??used the search button but cant find it now

It has a 13mm head bolt down on of the holes so must be somthing in there

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prise back the fin flange thingys holding the end cap on and take it out...makes them flow better!

BTW it is a flap that stops the air from routing through the core to reduce lag(EVIDENTLY) when the charge temp is cool enough.

Junk..bin the flappy thing!

Yes you are right, they have a thermostate that allows the air to flow straight in and out the end cap of the intercooler, and closes when the air gets to a certain temperature so it will then pass through the core. I brought my R5 intercooler with this mod allready carried out but its simply a job of bending the alloy tabs so the end cap can be removed, remove the thermostate and fit a blanking plate in. Mine has been riveted in place, they apparantly flow better once this mod has been done! Also a good idea to strap the intercooler as they are know to blow apart, especially as bending the retaining tabs will weaken them a tad. A huge jubillee clip or similar will help to hold it in one piece.

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Kin ell T3toad you must have pressed enter a nanno second after me!!!!!

T3 toad!!!!!!lol

Yeah could'nt have posted any closer if we tried!

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Next prob,it is too tall.Mk 1 metty has a higher slam panel than a mk 2 metty

Will it still be efficantish(<new word) if I put a flat plate on the opposite end to the pipes instead of the plastic bulge bit

Metro turbo weekend driver,Mini turbo in the making again!

strap the IC as well if your going for high pressure!

alex

AlexF

For sure - don't just take it out mind, or air will take the easy route and just by-pass the core!

I'd still reckon the series2 escort intercooler would be an easier fit next to the metro rad.