How to tell what Intercooler I have...

[Wolfie1]

So I put on the Injen air intake this weekend and while I was down near the turbo and intercooler I noticed on both sides of the intercooler I have Evolution Racewerks rubber couplings...

My guess is PO had one on it and when they sold it they threw the stock one back on and just used the ER couplings??

Is there an easy way to tell which intercooler I have??

[spain4065]

Might help if you take some pics for us to see.

[kprocivic]

if someone is using aftermarket couplings on an oem intercooler, that sounds like a boost leak waiting to happen. If I remember correctly, cutting would be involved. take a pic of the bottom of the intercooler, may need to remove the splashguard or pull it down enough to snap a pic. Don't tug to much on it or it will break.

[kprocivic]

also why the heck were you near the intercooler installing an injen intake.

unless you are referring to the top of the intercooler, but in that case the couplers wouldn't be up there. I'm confused.

[Wolfie1]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

also why the heck were you near the intercooler installing an injen intake.

unless you are referring to the top of the intercooler, but in that case the couplers wouldn't be up there. I'm confused.

Haha I wasn't that close but when I had the OEM intake off it was really easy to see down to where the couplings. I guess I made it sound like I was a lot closer haha.

Okay I will try and take some pics when I am out of the office today. I really hope it's not stocks and I lucked out haha

Edit:Wait I just re-read what you said... How are the rubber couplers that's say "ER" on them on the bottom?? Maybe I am using the wrong term?

[Wolfie1]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

if someone is using aftermarket couplings on an oem intercooler, that sounds like a boost leak waiting to happen. If I remember correctly, cutting would be involved. take a pic of the bottom of the intercooler, may need to remove the splashguard or pull it down enough to snap a pic. Don't tug to much on it or it will break.

WHAT!?!?

I really hope it's aftermarket and not OEM or we might have some problems

[SchismX]

Are the intercooler end tanks plastic or cast/metal? That will immediately give it away.

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[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by SchismX

Are the intercooler end tanks plastic or cast/metal? That will immediately give it away.

Stock

This.

Best would be to take off the belly pan and just look at the botom of the FMIC.

As the couplers aren't the same size as the stock connections, I'd be suspicious if it was a stock unit in there.

[Wolfie1]

Originally Posted by SchismX

Are the intercooler end tanks plastic or cast/metal? That will immediately give it away.

Stock

Thanks for the replies guys... Today was the end of our fiscal so crazy times at work and I haven't really had time to look at this from looking at these pics I really think I have an aftermarket

[Wolfie1]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

This.

Best would be to take off the belly pan and just look at the botom of the FMIC.

As the couplers aren't the same size as the stock connections, I'd be suspicious if it was a stock unit in there.

I do not see plastic on the sides but I can't see much...

BUT I do not have any nuts or screws on the top like this picture shows. Completely flat and smooth all the way across

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Wolfie1

I do not see plastic on the sides but I can't see much...

BUT I do not have any nuts or screws on the top like this picture shows. Completely flat and smooth all the way across

Put it up on jack stands, take the belly pan off and look at it from below. It'll be clear as day. Take a couple pictures and we'll tell ya what you have!

[Wolfie1]

Hey guys soo sorry for such a late reply!! finnaly was able to figure out I do I fact have the ER intercooler on my car!

Score!

[Matticus91]

Nice surprise mod!