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Old 07-18-2007, 03:59 PM
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Intercooler plumbing questions

I'm putting together the needed parts to install a PSD i/c and a crossflow rad on my 90 CTD and I'm wondering the best route to plumb the cold side of the i/c.I could put on an intake elbow that points to the front of the engine and then a few bends down past the injection pump to the i/c.I'd like to use the cooler tubz from Tworline, but turning the tube forward to clear the master cylinder will block one of the intake/grid heater bolts.Is it possible to change the one bolt for a stud, lock it in place then slide the heater and intake tube on top?
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To clear the master cylinder all you have to do is flip your intake plate-the plate thats under the grid heater. I just did mine-you will have to fab up some fuel line braces, and either go to an intercooled style throttle bracket or make an extension to use the one you have, I did this, will get pics tomorrow.
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Do you still have space between the heater and the fuel lines? Looking at pics of i/c engines the heater sits on the next set of intake bolts which puts it real tight to the fuel lines?
thanks Andrew
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You can also get a 2nd Gen intake horn, which angles toward the front. This gives a two-fold advantage- it is bigger (3" instead of 2-1/2), and it smooths flow to the intake. I didnt get real detailed in my measuring in my 91, but I think it could work for you.

ANother option is to flip the intake plate, and get some intercooled lines and clamps.

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Ya Ive got clearance between heater and lines, but they are close enough to make it easy to create new brackets. Ill snap some pics tomorrow.
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Thanks guys for the input and options .Randy I searched back and found a pic of your intake plate and horn, nice polished set up!

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My fuel lines will be REAL close to rubbing, so Im gonna take some 1/4" rubber fuel line and slice it to go around the line and zip tie it in place.
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