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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Another intercooler post
« on: 28 June 2012, 07:57 »
What size is the tubing on the standard smic?
reason I ask is that I am looking at an intercooler with 3'' inlet and outlet, am I going to have to step it down somewhere and is 3'' overkill for a modded K03s? as in will it cause laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag
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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #1 on: 28 June 2012, 08:15 »
Just get 3" to 2.5" reducers!

Have 2.5" pipework throughout  :wink:

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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #2 on: 28 June 2012, 08:22 »
Just get 3" to 2.5" reducers!

Have 2.5" pipework throughout  :wink:

that was my plan if I had to step it down, but would it not just make sense to get a core with 2.5'' inlet/outlet if thats what the original tubing is?
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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #3 on: 28 June 2012, 08:35 »
Makes sence, my i/c has 2.5" inlets and outlets

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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #4 on: 28 June 2012, 16:14 »
Where did you get yours Toby can find anywhere that does 2.5" tubing kit
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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #5 on: 28 June 2012, 16:17 »
Ebay,

Did all my pipework seperate.

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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #6 on: 28 June 2012, 16:32 »
You doin twin pass or straight thru??


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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #7 on: 28 June 2012, 16:57 »
was thinking twin pass because of it needing less tubing, but now not so sure  :undecided:
Then I thought feck it and get a THS one but THS ones are out of stock EVERYWHERE  :angry:
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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #8 on: 29 June 2012, 16:56 »
Just got my THS one ordered, should be in stock 2-3 weeks and then fitted  :evil:
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Re: Another intercooler post
« Reply #9 on: 29 June 2012, 21:36 »
Just got my THS one ordered, should be in stock 2-3 weeks and then fitted  :evil:

mind me asking where you have ordered it from?

ordered mine earlier this week from fr&r and they said it may be with me next week.