My Intercooler project

[suburbanK-2500HD]

Here is some pics from my project, got my hands on a used, dented hood.
Fixed the dents, and cut hole in it today.
will remove the supports when i figure out how to replace them with someting else around the hole....

The scoop is from a damaged Subaru Forester Diesel.

[Yukon6.2]

Hi
Looks like a great project.Would love one for my tow truck.
How about using some heavy guage pipe around the hole,should be able to bend it to match the opening and weld the remaining supports to it.Roll the edge of the hole around it for a finished look a few spot welds should keep the tin from rattling
Keep the pic's coming
Thomas

[bl78ljb]

Looks great, I can't wait to see the finished photos! When you get done you will have to give us a supply list in case someone wants to duplicate it.

[a5150nut]

Are you planning on running an electric fan to move air over the cooler when in traffic or slow climbs on long hills?

[suburbanK-2500HD]

Are you planning on running an electric fan to move air over the cooler when in traffic or slow climbs on long hills?

Nope. no fans just natural breathing, It will always be a little heat issue when driving slow, but not worse than other cars with top mounte cooler..

[DmaxMaverick]

Before you commit to a hood scoop, you should be doing some experimental airflow tests. You may be surprised how the air flows over a vehicle at different ground speeds. The middle of the hood is probably the poorest location for either positive or negative airflow. Just off the cuff, I'd guess your location for the scoop will likely be counter-productive, meaning you'll have a heat soaked heat exchanger, and no way to flow cool air through it when you need it most. In the absence of effective ducting and/or forced air (electric fan, etc.), you may be left with a "feels good, looks good" hood ornament.

[suburbanK-2500HD]

Looks great, I can't wait to see the finished photos! When you get done you will have to give us a supply list in case someone wants to duplicate it.

Thanks

No problem, will share, and help anyway i can.

[suburbanK-2500HD]

Hi
Looks like a great project.Would love one for my tow truck.
How about using some heavy guage pipe around the hole,should be able to bend it to match the opening and weld the remaining supports to it.Roll the edge of the hole around it for a finished look a few spot welds should keep the tin from rattling
Keep the pic's coming
Thomas

Thanks

There is a insert for the scoop. will post pics later today, then you willse the way it works.