BirdmanZ Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Just finished up my custom intercooler last night. The core is 24x12x3.5, thought i would share with you guys. Enjoy. Here it is on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 That looks just like the one that James Thaggard made. I think Ivan had it. Looks great! I wish I had the skills to do custom end tanks for my 240sx!!! What core did you use? Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 looks awesome---- if i didnt have a molded front end you would have a large sum of money in your paypal to make me one just like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yes thats exactly what mine looked like until we discovered the hood would not close.... We had to modify the outer edges of the inlet/outlet areas. I will dig up a pic a show you what I mean.... stand by. EDIT: here are a couple before and after pics of what mod it took to make it fit. (my trouble was partly to do with I/C being 4.5" thick) click it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks guys. Evan- The core is from TurboXS and is the same one used for their Evo 8 front mount. Joel- Your intercooler was the one i had in the back of my mind when designing mine. Last night i actually got to drive the car for the first time with the RB in it and man this thing is nuts! It was only running 10 psi on a crappy tune but still put the stock L24 to shame. I still have a couple of small things to do before i can REALLY drive it but I can't wait to feel 15 psi on a good tune! Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM RICE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 WOW! plan on making any of those? I would buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 looks good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardkid280z Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 It was only running 10 psi on a crappy tune but still put the stock L24 to shame. Brandon Anything with boost is going to put the stock L24 to shame. Great looking car! As mentioned, we'll be curious to see if you have any hood clearance issues with that sweet azz IC. I'm sure it would be more of a problem with a 4.5" intercooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hey Birdman, Where in maryland do you live? Thats three RBZ (Rumnhammer, you, and me:D) that i know in maryland and i think there is about 3 more within the tristate area, small world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yea I haven't fitted the hood yet but i'm not too worried about it fitting. I'm having some oil control issues that I'm more concerned with at the moment so the hood is the least of my worries. Duffy- I'm in Mount Airy, where are you? Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 right outside of Hagerstown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I am right on the MD border by the university of delaware campus in Newark DE. Elkton is the closest town i believe... MD meet anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyvig Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I am in B-more charles village area at John's Hopkins several times a year (maybe living there soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I think a meet would be sweet I have not seen a rb26 in a z and i would love to see your widebody Z streeteg! Mannyvig, is your Z up here or and AZ? I was looking at your past post i was trying to figure out what engine you got, did you get the rb20? btw, really nice intercooler sorry for the thread Hijacking:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm game for a meet, just need some time to finish up a few things on the car. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyvig Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 My vehicles are in AZ on foot and in a rental everytime I am in md (fiance goes to John's Hopkins Pre-med). The current z has Is completely gutted waiting for time to be able to prep, The 240sx has the rb20det, rb25 trans, AM Performance goodies, Mines ecu, VLSD, 5 lug conversion, 4 piston front brakes, extremely comfortable interior, k-sport suspension, and 1 million poly freakin bushings. Its fun. Lastly a Completely torn down rb26 sitting in the garage waiting for parts so i can put that in my roomates car . I need to finish the 26 build before i can move and even then i dont know what to do with the cars. Stupid charles village and the ridiculous pay parking. Would definately love to meet up though I wont be there till jan or feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Is it absolutely necessary to have an intercooler that large? Or what about a water to air cooler? I saw one on ebay, but I think it was too small. They are more expensive though I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Is it necessary, probably not. Does it look bad ass and fit perfectly, HELL YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I also down till about Jan. i think the only two people running are Rumnhammer and streeteg lol. How long do you think it will be before your turn-key Birdman. I'm hoping i get mine out of the shop soon so i can finish the wiring.(because they are jerks:mad: but that another post.) how do you guys feel about late Jan. in B-more??? thanks, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well mine is drivable right now it just has no exhaust. I'm down for late January. I haven't heard from Rummnhammer in a while so I don't know if he even looks at these boards anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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