Should I grab this intercooler?

[chillman88]

So a buddy of mine has this, he got a bigger one for his corvette. He said I can have it for $100.

Those of you who have installed one, will it fit? Is it big enough for the IDI?

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[Therkhan7_3Turbo]

Anything will be good for an IDI.

I haven't installed an intercooler on an IDI But thag doesnt look too big, compared to some I've seen installed.

The only issue is the one side inlet and outlet, you're going to have a crammed passenger side engine compartment.

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[rewbrooks50]

I got a used Ford 6.0 diesel intercooler for $75. Plentiful on Craiglist and salvage yards.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

I think it's a little bit on the small side. I think they should be about 27"x12"x3" at the smallest. I may be wrong on those numbers, but it should be bigger than this one.

 

[Rusgo]

How thick is it? I like the 7.3 intercoolers at 2" thick mostly to keep the condenser.

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[chillman88]

It's either 2-1/3 or 3 thick. I was thinking I could cut the bumper and use the plastic pieces from a powerstroke bumper and mount it behind the bumper?

I haven't looked for a 6.0 intercooler yet, I just saw it sitting in his garage and asked about it. Figured it was worth looking into either way.

 

[79jasper]

Would probably be okay. The closest one I could find on the spearco/turbonetics website said 1050 CFM.

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[laserjock]

I’d probably pass. It’s going to be tough to plumb that. New can be had for not a lot more than that.

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[IDIoit]

im with Mike on this one.
2 on 1 side? that's gonna be a pain to run tubes.
I have a similar one as above, and it does the job!

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[saburai]

The Spearco name is well known for top flight intercoolers. Two bad the ports are both on the same side. If it were me, I'd have to take a pass. When I find that round tuit, I'm going to use a 6.0 like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3OIMK...olid=3UZJRKVWPRI9B&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

And install it pretty much like this:
http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/board/showthread.php?4603-6.0L-intercooler-install-in-92-96-body

 

[saburai]

im with Mike on this one.
2 on 1 side? that's gonna be a pain to run tubes.
I have a similar one as above, and it does the job!

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Am I wrong, or are those pictures of two different trucks?

 

[Clb]

Anything will be good for an IDI.

I haven't installed an intercooler on an IDI

Not really!
Both you and the o.p. need to read up

 

[chillman88]

I've done plenty of reading, that's why I asked instead of saying "hey look at this cool new problem I have to solve"

Thanks for the input guys. The tubes being on the same side is something I could have fixed for almost nothing at work but it sounds like it's still not quite a deal worth selling the farm so to speak.

If Brian says it's not worth it, it's not worth it. He'd just chop it up and make it fit if it was

 

[IDIoit]

Am I wrong, or are those pictures of two different trucks?

same truck, top pic is after the rebuild.

 

[saburai]

same truck, top pic is after the rebuild.

Thanks, looking good! Where might I find some more of the after pictures?