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Rear mount intercooler, in the bed of a truck

Discussion in 'Turbo Tech Questions' started by Mr. Merk, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. Mr. Merk

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    here's the layout, i've got a real nice FMIC at this point, however i may have to move my radiator forward to clear the waterpump when i do the V8 swap in my ranger, the turbo, is going to be mounted in the bed, so i said hey, why not mount the intercooler in the tail gate and put a couple pusher fans on it

    would that work?

    also thinking about putting it flush with the bed floor and building a scoop under the bed

    would any of these ideas work or be logical?

    advice or ideas are strongly encouraged
     
    Mr. Merk, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. Traction Issuez

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    Instead of that, why not just install some alcohol injection?
    issuez
     
    Traction Issuez, Jun 20, 2007
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  3. BlackMagic94

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    Because alky runs out and can fail as well.



    I see no problem with doing this as trophy trucks mount the cooling devices in the bed of the truck, but I think it would be better to use an air to liquid intercooler core instead and take advantage of the space of the bed.
     
    BlackMagic94, Jun 20, 2007
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  4. rusted40

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    I did the opposite
    put the rad in back and kept the A/A intercooler up front
     
    rusted40, Jun 20, 2007
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  5. TurboShortBus

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    +1 on the air-water intercooler in the bed.

    Puller fans usually work better, anyway.

    Mark
     
    TurboShortBus, Jun 20, 2007
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  6. turbomike

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    You would'nt believe how well the meth works, and it's soooooo simple to fit in.
     
    turbomike, Jun 20, 2007
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  7. Mr. Merk

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    it sounds like it wont be any problem to get the acc brackets i need so i'll be able to keep the FMIC (its pretty anyway) where its at and i plan on running meth anyway


     
    Mr. Merk, Jun 20, 2007
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  8. Rob_M

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    rusted 40 is right.

    If the turbo is in the front, moving the radiator makes more sense than moving the IC. It's just extra hose and antifreeze.......
     
    Rob_M, Jun 26, 2007
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  9. TurboShortBus

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    But, I think he mentioned that the turbo is going to be mounted out back...

    BTW, nice looking Ranger. Not like some of the trailer park refugee trucks that people use for 302 swaps!

    Mark
     
    TurboShortBus, Jun 26, 2007
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  10. Mr. Merk

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    at this point it looks like i will be keeping the radiator and intercooler where they are now if i can get all the front dress off an explorer 5.0

    the turbo will be mounted in the bed, compressor facing forward and the downpipe will extend rearwards to a muffler with a 45* tailpipe that exits through/under the bed floor behind the axle

    gonna be wild!
     
    Mr. Merk, Jun 26, 2007
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  11. Rob_M

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    Oops! blush! er I was drunk?.........My bad.
     
    Rob_M, Jun 27, 2007
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  12. Mr. Merk

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    hey thanks man, i appreciate it a lot, it does need a new paint job now and the front end has been updated with newer style headlights, 4x4 valance and a cervinis ramair hood which may end up getting ditched
     
    Mr. Merk, Jun 27, 2007
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