Custom bash bar for large front mount intercooler

[skyshadow07]

I've stopped for the evening but I thought I'd post the progress so far.
The Intercooler is a Mishimoto 24x12x4.
I flipped the trans cooler and move it above the intercooler.
I will be adding 60 degree trellis supports connecting the top and bottom bars.

 

[SM105K]

Interested to see the data.

 

[yaycandy]

Aw man. All that low end torque for demo derby!

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Does look cool. What's Torrie think about it? Some tuners have had a lot of issues tuning a FMIC.

 

[Zpak]

Did you get some weight savings from the aluminum?

 

[skyshadow07]

Day two
Bash bar is complete with intercooler brackets and brackets for the trans cooler as well as the outside temp sensor.
Intercooler is pulled as of right now. I was missing about 3 things to complete the routing so I will wait til they ship.
I'll be routing the piping on Wednesday. That's when all the parts will arrive and I'll have a day off.
New bash bar with all brackets (including intercooler brackets) is 7lbs. Stock bash bar is 17.7lbs.
I have not told Torrie about it yet. I will see what he says. Like we've talk about before though, his emails are usually 1-3 words no matter what I'm asking.

 

[Zpak]

I’ve gotten almost two full sentences before.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Day two
Bash bar is complete with intercooler brackets and brackets for the trans cooler as well as the outside temp sensor.
Intercooler is pulled as of right now. I was missing about 3 things to complete the routing so I will wait til they ship.
I'll be routing the piping on Wednesday. That's when all the parts will arrive and I'll have a day off.
New bash bar with all brackets (including intercooler brackets) is 7lbs. Stock bash bar is 17.7lbs.
I have not told Torrie about it yet. I will see what he says. Like we've talk about before though, his emails are usually 1-3 words no matter what I'm asking.
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These intercoolers can be very beneficial if you can get them dialed in correctly, just have to think outside the box on how to do it.

 

[skyshadow07]

Torrie's exact response was "that is going to change things a bit."

 

[High on Ethanol]

I used to ask him 4 to 7 questions and he would almost always reply with this exact response: "try this" and a new revision would be attached.

 

[Zpak]

I used to ask him 4 to 7 questions and he would almost always reply with this exact response: "try this" and a new revision would be attached.

To be fair, it was only four to seven minutes later.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Torrie's exact response was "that is going to change things a bit."

In what way?

 

[High on Ethanol]

To be fair, it was only four to seven minutes later.

At 3am

 

[High on Ethanol]

In what way?

Lol, ask him.

 

[skyshadow07]

I don't know. I emailed him "I'll be mounting a front mount intercooler on my car that is 3" inlet and measures 24x12x4. Will this change my tune. What do I need to do?"

That was my response.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

well I'm ready to see how this big mother performs.

 

[skyshadow07]

I'm routing it tomorrow.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

good luck! We'll need to try to setup a mini dyno day and one of the AWD dyno shops in OKC some time soon.

 

[skyshadow07]

Abel Racing already knows me and has an AWD dyno. I just don't think they are EcoBoost engine specialists.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Abel Racing already knows me and has an AWD dyno. I just don't think they are EcoBoost engine specialists.

Hook me up I need numbers. Trade a tune for some dyno time?