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2 x 2wd intercoolers in my cossied bmw?

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Old 12-04-2007, 08:06 PM
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would there be much of an advantage in fitting 2 @ 2wd intercoolers into my bmw ? there is a large space between the headlights but 1/3 of the area is behind the bumper so receives no cold air. i was thinking maybe a 2wd intercooler at the top behind the grill with another intercooler at the bottom behind the m-tech spoiler that also has holes to allow air through between the foglights. or is the idea of a custom intercooler better when funds allow? there is a space of around 500mm wide by 600mm deep by up to 120mm thick if i do get a custom cooler.my aim is eventually to have as close to 400bhp as i can get(probably nearer 380 with my turbo)
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Old 12-04-2007, 08:37 PM
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Why not go the whole hog n use 3
Tis my d.i.y cooler using 3 2wd coolers


Old 12-04-2007, 09:07 PM
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custom cooler would be better imo - whatever you have, it's not that easy to just make a big area of cooler and stuff some air through it. the design of the end tanks is critical to get an even flow across it but ideally you need a thermal imaging camera and a test bench to check it out
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