GP4U2NV Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok, I have a custom mutt of a 93 GP SE. It has parts from all sorts of cars, bonny, caddy, cutty, etc. It now is running a 00 regal GSE Engine and Trans (supercharged 3.8). I am thinking about converting it to a turbo 3.8. The question that I need help with is using a mcleren turbo design i am interested in the fitting of the intercooler. Can someone send pics/links/ideas? (of the stock location) I am sure that someone has put a aftermarket i/c in these cars also, what i/c did they use and is there a faq or anything about that? Last, queston - Where is the best place to find a factory I/c Now??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey William, the TGP's have a relatively small intercooler that is located to the left(from a driver's perspective) of the radiator. I do not think our small intercooler would be a wise choice for anyone turbocharging a 3.8, especially with the larger turbochargers you're likely looking to use. Our cars do not have as wide of radiators as the standard Grand Prix's to make room for the intercooler. I do not have any pictures of the intercooler itself at the moment, but I can take a picture of one of my cars for you tomorrow. There are some pictures at this website showing where the intercooler sits, the intercooler is removed in the picture in order to explain a modification though. Search the TGP section here for Jeff's("kuntzie") turbo upgrade/build post, I'm pretty sure he has a FMIC in his Turbo Grand Prix. http://www.kazmotorsports.com/tpsgarage/TGP/Engine/intercooler_mod.htm If I were in your shoes, I would find something suitable on ebay. There are a few posts on clubgp where people have used various brand ebay intercoolers with great results. I know a few guys over there with ebay intercoolers are pushing 400whp+ with their turbo setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP4U2NV Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well, if the "factory" intercooler is not a good choise for a 60 trim turbo. Then what are the guys running a turbo 3.1 with a larger turbo and a front mount using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well, if the "factory" intercooler is not a good choise for a 60 trim turbo. Then what are the guys running a turbo 3.1 with a larger turbo and a front mount using? there aren't too many of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bake82 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well, if the "factory" intercooler is not a good choise for a 60 trim turbo. Then what are the guys running a turbo 3.1 with a larger turbo and a front mount using? there aren't too many of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 ebay china-cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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