Cold side intercooler exit "damage"

[Informacion]

Any have a thought on this. Try a pipe expander? Or two clamps on the cold side when I install and just leave as is.

 

[slopoke]

Exhaust pipe expander will fix that. If you have an Autozone near you, they should have the tool for free rental. I can't remember the size. IIRC, I also used a worm type hose clamp at the closer end, to help the tool keep a uniform diameter. Piece of cake.

 

[Rocketst]

I believe the end caps are 2 inches but AutoZone will give you a set of 3 sizes to rent. They go up to 3 1/4 inch you should be okay. Definitely fix it. It'll act as a restriction.

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[TyphoonFiST]

Where did that intercooler come from?

 

[RubenZZZ]

Pipe expander should work. Do it slowly as to not crack it.


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[Informacion]

I'll give the pipe expander a shot today guys, just enough to round it off a bit more. Thanks!

 

[Informacion]

Where did that intercooler come from?

Intercooler came from Ron. Probably shipping damage if I had to guess.

 

[D1JL]

I had the same issue with a Mountune IC many years back.
It was aluminum and therefore soft.
I just took a small hammer and tapped it back into shape.
It is still on the car today, working perfectly and has never leaked.

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[Akondo]

Mine has similar damage. Please let me know how your fix goes.


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[Informacion]

A broken pipe expander from Advanced, and a little whacking. I'll take it.

 

[Informacion]

Mine has similar damage. Please let me know how your fix goes.


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Easy as everyone mentioned. Pipe expander, just go slow and be sure not to get it stuck or seized up. I gave it a couple taps with a hammer to try and keep it uniformed at the end.