wilson4347 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Have swapped the original side mount intercooler today from the original to a whifbitz version. This is from a 1994 M UK spec supra, not been on the forum for a long time and the car has been stood for last few years. Im working my way through the old original hoses, fuel and brake lines etc This is the state of the old intercooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looks on reasonable nick compared to the one I removed on wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Was definitely ready for changing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crock Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I'm interested to see the state of mine as i've got a new one to fit, was it a big job to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Took a couple of hours, all straight forward really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Are the oil cooler and radiator combined on Auto Uk specs like the jap spec? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Are the oil cooler and radiator combined on Auto Uk specs like the jap spec? Thanks Yes Would you mind taking some pics of the swap, and any parts that were particularly tricky? I'm doing the swap myself in a few weeks, so any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yes Would you mind taking some pics of the swap, and any parts that were particularly tricky? I'm doing the swap myself in a few weeks, so any help would be appreciated. This may help, I know Tony did it using CW's SMIC but Paul's fits using OEM fixings so should be the same in principle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 This may help, I know Tony did it using CW's SMIC but Paul's fits using OEM fixings so should be the same in principle Great thread that one Cheers pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yes Would you mind taking some pics of the swap, and any parts that were particularly tricky? I'm doing the swap myself in a few weeks, so any help would be appreciated. Hope all goes well with your fitting, it was a straight forward job just a little awkward working through the wheel arch. Looks like radiator and oil cooler are my next jobs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 My front bumper will be coming off too, as I have an active spoiler, HKS intercooler hardpipe kit and bumper bar to fit too That is going to be a bust weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Nice chunk of overspray on that - must have helped it no end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Nice chunk of overspray on that - must have helped it no end! When i bought the car it had a veilside front bumper with poor paintwork, it looked like they didnt bother masking anything off, alot of plastic parts under the bonnet must have been sprayed at the same time too and look crap. I had a stock bumper and full respray just before i parked it up. Im just working my way through it tidying it up, have had the car 7 years but it was parked up for 3 years due to buying first house and work commitments. Have more time and money now to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Yes Would you mind taking some pics of the swap, and any parts that were particularly tricky? I'm doing the swap myself in a few weeks, so any help would be appreciated. When fitting the new intercooler, keep the protective card on at the back of it (if it has some- if not it's a good idea) until it's in place as it protects the fins from bumping and bending on the brake disc as it's a tight squeeze Oh and if you're short on intercooler hose to reconnect it, loosten the othe side at the intake manifold and wiggle it to steal a cm or two Edited November 28, 2014 by Marcus GTE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 New coolant and new top and bottom whifbitz rad hoses fitted today and full service. I am going to get the cambelt done next can anyone recommend other parts to do at the same time. I was thinking water pump, and crank pulley and auxiliary belt at the same time. MOT on monday fingers crossed. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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