Thread: Looking for input from people who've actually owned/used the intercoolers

I'm at the point now where really the only thing i have left to buy is the actual intercooler core itself... I'm leaning towards ssei's phenolic with its fins/inch, but am still considering ZZP's. I would really appreciate input from people who have actually used these. Would really, really value the opinions of those who have run both.

Which have you used? complaints or praise for it?

i got ssei's fsic and ported lim. works good. best part is the pcv still works, no modding needed.

you need some kind of custom fuel rail or fuel logs too. clearance the coil bracket or lift it, or relocate it.

Depends if your buying new then i'd go with SSEi's so pcv will work without any modification.

Now if your looking for used then usually ZZPs pop up more. It doesn't take much to get pcv to function properly just a bit of modification and you'll want to modify your lim.


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i had a wbodystore full size I modified my lim for my gen 5, opened up and drilled for pcv function for the rear, i did have to use an oil breather for the front.

I had an old school W body store where pcv still functioned and life was easy.

I have heard a lot of horror stories about resealing zzp cores and placement of the hose connections etc. Personally SSEi's is a lower cost and likely much better product. Haven't seen one first hand, but I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. Plus he's got a Bonneville... so he's already a good guy.

Need had any issues with mine. It's been on and off multiple
times. Original core seal Works for me

there is a fellow on the fiero site Pennocks that makes custom fuel rails for intercooler installs. see pictures

I appreciate all the input guys.

I am going to go with SSEI's I guess, as for fuel rails, I bought zzp's modified ones. Last piece I need that I can't get at my job (napa) is an IC core, so. then it's time to save up a bit more for getting everything installed

the ic has a core in it. you need a fmhe and a pump. frozen boost 101 one works well.

Originally Posted by Grantman

there is a fellow on the fiero site Pennocks that makes custom fuel rails for intercooler installs. see pictures

Those headers. Those look much easier to instal than the aftermarkets out there. And much more space too.

Originally Posted by SgtMarshal

those headers cost more than you paid for your car

I don't understand why, I could probably make something like that... The ZZP or SD ones are more intricate than that.

Originally Posted by SgtMarshal

when you say intercooler core, I think you mean heat exchanger. they are different. you can get a volkswagen radiator for 50 dollars, several people have used them, including sseilmnop aka Ed, with good results

I'm talking about the piece that sits between the blower and the lower intake. I already have a heat exchanger