Even though I do need a new turbo...I decided to take some time and install my jdm front mount on the car today. I have an ETS intake pipe set sitting here for it also, but need a few more things before I can put that on.
The setup isn't anything special, but it's def an upgrade over the stock one. Specially since when I took my stock one off, I found the outlet side to be damaged. It had to be leaking there.
Kinda nice that the jdm and usdm setups share some of the same pieces. I needed the hose that goes from the turbo elbow to the intercooler and the stock one worked fine.
Only thing I had to modify was the bumper beam. Luckily...the plasma cutter at work made it easy.
Stock little intercooler
Jdm intercooler
Cutting the bumper beam
All back together...Cant even tell I changed anything.
The outlet of the stock intercooler
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