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Intercooler upgrade without removing front fairing?

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Is it possible to do an intercooler upgrade, without taking all the front plastics off?

Also, would you recommend an intercooler upgrade, to fight summer (100+F) heat soak?
I already feel the ST has less power when the temps reach 90F vs when 75F.
 


green_henry

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Is it possible to do an intercooler upgrade, without taking all the front plastics off?

Also, would you recommend an intercooler upgrade, to fight summer (100+F) heat soak?
I already feel the ST has less power when the temps reach 90F vs when 75F.
You need to remove the bumper to replace the intercooler because you need to pull it forward to get it out. If you're experiencing heat soak, then upgrading the intercooler is the cure; upgrading the radiator is also a good idea.
 


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Is it possible to do an intercooler upgrade, without taking all the front plastics off?

Also, would you recommend an intercooler upgrade, to fight summer (100+F) heat soak?
I already feel the ST has less power when the temps reach 90F vs when 75F.
Does a bear poop in the woods? Yes the front bumper comes off during install...very simple after you've done it a few times. I'll put money on it I can remove mine in under 10 mins.


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like others said it is scary the first time but really easy to do. and do yourself a favor get a big enough intercooler the first time. or repeat like I did after a turbo upgrade. just saying....
 


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like others said it is scary the first time but really easy to do. and do yourself a favor get a big enough intercooler the first time. or repeat like I did after a turbo upgrade. just saying....
Ditto



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what I really wished, was that they would sell some large fin style aluminum heat sinks that can be connected to the intercooler's top and bottom, using thermal grease and some sort of large zip ties, to give the stock intercooler more cooling power, and so I don't have to remove anything. Just add on some aluminum.
 


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what I really wished, was that they would sell some large fin style aluminum heat sinks that can be connected to the intercooler's top and bottom, using thermal grease and some sort of large zip ties, to give the stock intercooler more cooling power, and so I don't have to remove anything. Just add on some aluminum.
This is by far one of the silliest things I have heard lately.




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what I really wished, was that they would sell some large fin style aluminum heat sinks that can be connected to the intercooler's top and bottom, using thermal grease and some sort of large zip ties, to give the stock intercooler more cooling power, and so I don't have to remove anything. Just add on some aluminum.
Removing the bumper isn't fun, but it isn't difficult either. Just do it!
 


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Your maximum boost temperatures will take longer to reach, but if you really want to combat high temperatures then meth injection is really the way to go.
 




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