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3rd gen intercooler in a 1st gen.

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Old 12-29-2009, 03:19 PM
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hey all,

well my dad just got a new intercooler for his 05 24 valve, he said i could have his intercooler. is it any bigger than the first gens and is it worth the effort, lastly will it even fit.

thanks for the help all.
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 03:20 PM
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I think its allot bigger but could be shoehorned in there..........just make sure its not the plastic bulkhead one cuz they suck and you dont need that
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 03:36 PM
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Its huge, ALOT larger then your 1st gen. I knwo that the 7.3 powerstroke is about as big as you can fit with out really cutting your truck up. I believe teh 3rd gen intercooler is even bigger. From what I have seen you need to cut off about 6" of frame and then fab up new bumper mounts and what not. A Powerstroke intercooler is alot nicer fit.
 

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Old 12-29-2009, 03:45 PM
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if you do this take alot of pics for a tech article
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 03:47 PM
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Yes by all mean! You have teh intercooler now, I dont know what kinda fab skills y'all got but it CAN be done. No write ups on it though!
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 03:58 PM
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Here is a comparison of teh Powerstroke to teh stock 1st gen, Thanks to NadirPoint For the pic. The 3rd gen inter cooler is a little larger...

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Old 12-29-2009, 04:24 PM
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A pic of one in an89. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...en+intercooler
Some info but no pics. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...en+intercooler
Another pic in post #29. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d....html?t=190704
There are probably more I'll try to find them tonight.
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 06:52 PM
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3rd gen intercoolers are massive. i compared my dad's 06 to mine and it was like almost 3 times the size. theyre monsters
 
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if you have the knowledge put it in there it would be worth it
 
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Old 12-29-2009, 07:17 PM
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well anythings can be done, its just a matter of time and money. you can send it to me for free if you want ill show you how to make it fit
 

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