Help with Intercooler Install

[Hypergram]

Got these brackets with my Whoosh V3. Anyone knows what they do?

 

[kivnul]

look at the photos of the whoosh V1 or stock. They bolt onto the cooler vertically near the ends. The nipple goes into a hole in the car to keep the intercooler from moving around, the bottom is bolted in place to help hold the intercooler up if memory serves.

 

[Hypergram]

look at the photos of the whoosh V1 or stock. They bolt onto the cooler vertically near the ends. The nipple goes into a hole in the car to keep the intercooler from moving around, the bottom is bolted in place to help hold the intercooler up if memory serves.

Thank you! Any other special info you think I should know about the install?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

The V1 intercooler had those brackets built into the intercooler.

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[Hypergram]

Is this just supposed to pop out? Or is there a method to remove it?

 

[Gimlet]

Insert a flat head into that flattened out section and pry up the middle to remove the whole thing. Kind of works like a wall-molly for hanging heavy objects into drywall (kind of)...

 

[Hypergram]

Insert a flat head into that flattened out section and pry up the middle to remove the whole thing. Kind of works like a wall-molly for hanging heavy objects into drywall (kind of)...

yeah that’s what I was trying, but I was getting a fair bit of resistance so I didn’t want to push too far.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Is this just supposed to pop out? Or is there a method to remove it?

Or you just buy the correct tools to do the job....

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[Bretley]

Also a swivel attachment for ratchet to make removing the bolts behind the headlights easier.

 

[Hypergram]

Also a swivel attachment for ratchet to make removing the bolts behind the headlights easier.

I got that ahead of time. Thank God! If I didn’t have this, the install would’ve been a lot harder.

 

[Hypergram]

Are these on far enough? They don't look like it, but they really wanna go on any further...

 

[Spork1569]

Are these on far enough? They don't look like it, but they really wanna go on any further...

I'd try to loosen it as far as the clamp can and go as far in as possible. The charge pipes can have a tendency to pop off with enough boost.

I'd also recommend double clamping the hot side for that exact reason as well. Jeff also made a video about the double clamping a while back.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

You can also use Hairspray as lubricant to help get the hose on and then it acts as a light adhesive to hold the hose on the Pipe or intercooler inlets as it dries. I also Double clamp everything as I had issues with blowing hoses off. Good luck!

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[DEss]

Are these on far enough? They don't look like it, but they really wanna go on any further...

No it doesn't appear to be. And it may be worth the extra few dollars to get some t-bolt clamps. If you do, make sure the angle of the bolt is accessible with the bumper cover back on - otherwise you'll need to remove it again if you didn't tighten it enough or if the hose gets blown off.

DEss

 

[Hypergram]

Next time I get a chance I will get some T-Bolt Clamps and some hairspray to get them on extra secure. They're on tight at least, and I managed to pull it on about 3/4 of an inch further.

 

[Hypergram]

What would happen if I did blow off a charge pipe? Would the car still be drivable, atleast to get it home? Would there be any serious damage?

 

[Spork1569]

What would happen if I did blow off a charge pipe? Would the car still be drivable, atleast to get it home? Would there be any serious damage?

Had it happen before and it's just not fun because there's no power at all. The hose off of my turbo popped off while on the highway and it was basically driving with no power, you couldn't speed up at all. I also noticed on the accessport that the turbo was spooling but no boost was building so the turbo was a lot louder than usual as it was exposed.

 

[Hypergram]

Had it happen before and it's just not fun because there's no power at all. The hose off of my turbo popped off while on the highway and it was basically driving with no power, you couldn't speed up at all. I also noticed on the accessport that the turbo was spooling but no boost was building so the turbo was a lot louder than usual as it was exposed.

But it won't have any damage if you drive without it right? It just happened to me now. Ugh

 

[Spork1569]

But it won't have any damage if you drive without it right? It just happened to me now. Ugh

Nah just no power till you get it back on. You can always go to the hardware store to buy some clamps in the meantime while you get your t bolt clamps.

 

[Hypergram]

Nah just no power till you get it back on. You can always go to the hardware store to buy some clamps in the meantime while you get your t bolt clamps.

I'll just get a ride to Walmart for hairspray and Autozone for 4 T-Bolt clamps tomorrow. And I'll watch Jeff's video...