Blown Six Intercoolers
i did 20 passes at kayuga last year!!! twenty (20) !!!!!! in one afternoon... NO issues!!! I love them... as a matter of fact... the stock hoses did great.. i have half AP ones and the rest stockers... lol..long story on that one... markski knows...!!!
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The OEM hoses work fine with the B6's, however, you will have to modify the plastic IC surround, as you would with all larger aftermarket IC's. Also, I believe the hole into the engine compartment has to be enlarged a bit for good hose clearance...They can be made to fit very much like the OEM IC's, but the plastic IC surround has to be trimmed to allow proper fitment.
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According to Todd K, if you are doing his kit you want his big *** I/C (and they are
impressive). I asked the same question. My intercoolers will support ANY amount of mods that I do in the future.
MK
impressive). I asked the same question. My intercoolers will support ANY amount of mods that I do in the future.
MK
Yes they will be just fine....
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
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the stock plastic IC brakets did need some trimming. Not rocket science... guys!!
very easy to do... everything else was pretty much a bolt on. the holes in the side of the car didnt need buyt could use a trim too... I didnt bother...,
very easy to do... everything else was pretty much a bolt on. the holes in the side of the car didnt need buyt could use a trim too... I didnt bother...,
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I just had a new set installed in my car a few weeks ago and really like them. Paul from Proto commented that they looked just as good as the EVO ones. I took the money I saved and had Paul fab up some custom piping. From what I understand they redesigned the end tank connectors ( I think that's what they are called)
On a side note does anyone have information regarding some of their new products? Y-pipe and intake plenium?
On a side note does anyone have information regarding some of their new products? Y-pipe and intake plenium?
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Great IC's. I bought mine off ebay and it too did take a while to get. I was impressed with the quality. Making the shrouds fit is doable and you can leave out the rubber grommets so the clips that hold the intercooler into the metal frames will fit. Takes a little work but not hard and very nice piece for the cash.
mine are 4.5x8.8x12's.
Todd does his on the car and utilizes every available inch for the end tanks.
Its about a week of work. His run 3 times the ones of blown6. He makes the end tanks as a one off... vs someone who has the endtanks casted
markski
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2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
2001 996TT 3.6L and stock ECU
9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
50% OFF ON PORSCHE ECU TUNING BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
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Dan, The B6's are delivered with OEM style fittings on both ends. Some of us have modified the B6's with larger piping on each end for direct hose w/hose clamp attachment to compliment larger Y-pipes, bigger turbos, etc..
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Dan, I cut mine off, but I know the EVO silicon hoses fit right in because that is what I used on the B6 previously. So whatever the EVO hose fitting is...that is your answer, you probably know...
Last edited by John D; Feb 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM.