Has anyone removed the grille and put an intercooler in the gap?
Would this be a good idea and what does it look like?
Cheers for any info!
Will
Intercooler To Replace Grille
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WillCarter
, Jul 19 2018 10:47 AM
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Steve220
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 12:08 PM
Will,
I've seen it done before, its the best place to get fresh, cool air. However, you'll have to consider it will stick right out the front of the car!
Don't rule out using a charge cooler. You could put a simple set up on a side mounted radiator engine and have the cooling radiator in between the grill and the front panel (22mm core). I'm going this route as the MPi engine bay has little/no room for an effective intercooler set up, I've had to go custom charge cooler radiator.
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 12:40 PM
Will,
I've seen it done before, its the best place to get fresh, cool air. However, you'll have to consider it will stick right out the front of the car!
Don't rule out using a charge cooler. You could put a simple set up on a side mounted radiator engine and have the cooling radiator in between the grill and the front panel (22mm core). I'm going this route as the MPi engine bay has little/no room for an effective intercooler set up, I've had to go custom charge cooler radiator.
Thank you, I'll have a look into that!
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 01:21 PM
Some people space the grill a little for the intercooler to fit. Mine was like this on a round nose. But shouldn't be an issue in my clubman estate
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 03:07 PM
Hi,
You can fit one under the front bumper, if you're creative!
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There's mini city e turbo on here with a 998 turbo with the intercooler out front.
Cheers 
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 03:37 PM
Hi,
You can fit one under the front bumper, if you're creative!
IMG_0074.jpg
There's mini city e turbo on here with a 998 turbo with the intercooler out front.
Cheers
Looks good! I'm going to have to start learning how to weld though!
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Posted 19 July 2018 - 04:03 PM
Hi,
Keep your hair cut short too, it makes it harder to pull out!!! 
Cheers
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Posted 17 November 2018 - 06:13 AM
Had the same thought. Here's one kind of along those lines (not mine).
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