Thread: Super cheap intercooler build. Running total $275

I'm looking to intercool my car the cheapest way possible and have an intercooler already. I know certain years of vw radiators work well for fmhe but not sure what years. I today modded a lim i had laying around to fit the intercooler. Any input is appreciated as I want to spend as little as possible doing this.

This might be to expensive but would work great for your FMHE
ALUMINUM WATER-AIR INTERCOOLER HEAT EXCHANGER RADIATOR | eBay

Thats more than I'm wanting to spend. Hoping to get a jy rad for a little bit of nothing

I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?

Originally Posted by wa04compg

I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?

he stepped in a big old pile of sh1t......thats how he got it lol


did you test the core out?

when i do a ic i want the vw rad myself, i could care less if its seen, and i dont want to smash it when parking or something.

straighten the fins in the core bruh

Originally Posted by gtpsleeper

straighten the fins in the core bruh

Working on it.

Originally Posted by scottydoggs

he stepped in a big old pile of sh1t......thats how he got it lol


did you test the core out?

when i do a ic i want the vw rad myself, i could care less if its seen, and i dont want to smash it when parking or something.

I haven't tested it yet but i hope to get around to it soon

Originally Posted by wa04compg

I totally understand...some older civics have tiny radiators that might work...where did you get the actual intercooler core?

I did some work to a guys car in return for it.

What do i use to secure a hose to this fitting? It seems pretty short.

hose clamp - Bing Images

been working on my setup for the last 3 years no problem

Just clamp them on and go? Is there room so it doesnt hit anything?

Im at work or id snap a pic of mine but ya it is fine

I'd appreciate a pic when you get a chance. Thats what I'll do though. Thanks.

Here I have this one but can try to get one closer...

Where is your other hose?

next to it... one is clear and one is black...

Ok i think i see it.

Its not to hard. What do you mean heat issues?

So apparently I need a rad from a 85-92 vw golf. Does anyone have the specs? Or how would it mount? I also need a pump. Any cars come factory with them so i can look in the junkyard?