I did some searching on the net and I found a place that sells spearco cores. The size I think i will go with is 3.5" deep, 10.4" w and 10.5" h. I think it should fit in the stock location. This intercooler flows 1010 cfm and is only $388.00 for the core and $624.00 for the core and end tanks. Does anyone see a problem with this setup? From what I found in this forum, I think the stock flows 345 cfm and the greddy flows around 500 cfm. I think it is a no brainer to have this built.

 

The actual IC isn't the problem, its the duct... and maybe a little hassle getting the appropriate piping fabbed.

There used to be a section on Ciriani's site by Kevin Wyum on oall the trials and tribulations he went through to get the ducts for the ASP/M2 ICs back in the day.

Many a prospecective FD modder has thought they could do it better for cheaper, but few have.

 

As mentioned you still need to fabricate a duct to take air from the front of the car to the IC (similar to the stock one you will have to remove).

You also need to be very accurate in your fitment to determine the correct location and angles for mounting the new inlet and outlet to the IC end tanks.

Finally you'll need inlet and outlet hoses/tubes.

I'm not sure how much of this you can do on your own, so it's not clear there is money to be saved here.

The best way to save money on an after market IC is to purchase a used one which you will see advertised quite frequently.

In any case I admire what you are doing and have considered it myself.

BTY, where are you getting the prices for the IC?

 

i had a spearco ic custom made and was planning on using it for a smic. i even made a mold out of fiberglass insulation for the duct. then i looked at how much time and money i'd spent already and what i needed to do yet, i gave up and bought an m2 large. if you are a skilled fabricator or welder i'd say go for it, otherwise i'd say look for a used setup.

 

also, 2.75" piping and bends is pretty hard to find and usually sells for quite a bit more than 2.5". also with most kits you get a set of t bolt or constant torque clamps, which could factor in another 100. good luck-garrett

 

Who is selling the cores? I'd like to purchase 2 cores for a custom twin core intercooler. Please let me know.

 

i bought mine from an ebay vendor who had many auctions for spearco ic's. i got mine for 325 shipped with endtanks and outlets where i wanted them. i'll see if i can dig up his email address........

 

I didn't have too much trouble finding 2.75" piping, but you're right in that it is damned expensive. I'd be happy to take some off anyone's hands if they are trying to clean up the garage...

Fabbing the ducting hasn't been too bad. I'm building it up with shirt cardboard to get ready for the final pieces. I have a local contact for the aluminum welding (thin aluminum is currently beyond my capability).

jons3rdgen: ever consider the NPR intercooler?

 

http://www.burnsstainless.com/
That alone could break your budget.

Oh, and the NPR is (I believe) 2.5". This problem would have to be solved.

 

I don't think I will have too much trouble fabricating the duct work or the piping. I will try to have them put the inlet and outlet pipes in the same place as a m2. My friend is quite the custom fabricator, he has made a new rear ferring for a gsxr 750 out of fiberglass because the other ferring broke. He also put a 300cc yamaha motor on a go cart with all custom brackets to mount the motor. The company who is selling the cores is turbonetics inc. I think their address is www.turboneticsinc.com or you can do a search for custom intercoolers and go to the one that says spearco intercoolers. Hope this helps other fabricators.