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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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hello ive used the search function but no real results, will a (aftermarket) rs500 intercooler fit straight into my 3door, will i have to move the radiator or fit brackets? thanks
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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The Rad moves back as there should be captive nuts for this and the cooler mounts on the original rad mounts

You will have to remove rad to fit cooler

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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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thanks for your help,
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Fast Ford, january have just done a feature on the RS500 type i/coolers, worth a read, a lot use Airtech to good effect, I have airtech i/cooler and rad.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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if the intercooler fits to the radiator holes, what holds the radiator?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by shaun655
if the intercooler fits to the radiator holes, what holds the radiator?
cheeRS

there`s two other captive nuts further along chassis rail bud
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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ok mate cheeRS
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