Afco Intercooler Radiator Install

[TOMMY GUN]

Intercooler install...


I bought the Afco Intercooler Radiator from > http://www.lethalperformance.com/ .

It looks to be a very nice quality piece...








The original piece weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz., and the Afco is 7 lbs. 14 oz. if anyone cares.


Original intercooler radiator.



Here are some pics. that may help w/ install...















The kit included all items to install and very good directions.

I would suggest replacing the 2 factory clamps that they say re-use. And would suggest placing a piece of cardboard in front of the A/C coil radiator to avoid damage, it is a tight fit.


Need a clamp? :mafia20smile:





First off the front wheels and front bumper need to come off...












To get to the point of pulling out the factory radiator took me one hour.


Remove the factory radiator and pump. Install pump on new radiator and connect supplied hose...










Then install into vehicle...












Then replace front bumper and related parts and front wheels...


In cognito...




I had a few spare parts, but nothing fell out going down the road... :mafia20smile:




I think it took me approx. 2.5 hours total. I think a real :mafia20smile: mechanic could do it in 2 hours.

I replaced my damaged splitter, took pictures and of course made a post or 20 while doing the install, so took me a little longer.


I removed 11 cups of antifreeze and added 15 when done, so I believe this only held an extra quart, but definitely goes through a much greater cooling surface.

Hope this helps someone.


Tip ... remove the horn assembly and swing out of the way to make things easier.

[Mr. White]

Great write up...and great taste in laptops. I have the 8710 with 17" monitor and Buffalo Link Station Live storage server with a combined 440 GB capacity, and love it!

Back to the topic. I am not sure I could tackle that project without support, but I am impressed with the results!

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by MadMax

Great write up...and great taste in laptops. I have the 8710 with 17" monitor and Buffalo Link Station Live storage server with a combined 440 GB capacity, and love it!

Back to the topic. I am not sure I could tackle that project without support, but I am impressed with the results!

It was real easy.

2 hands to put it back on, and the rest by myself.


One of my many brothers owns a pawn shop, I got the laptop for $400 w/ the case. It was never used and nothing ever loaded on it.:mafia20smile: