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<blockquote data-quote="Chevy Ecotec" data-source="post: 30901" data-attributes="member: 12158">There are many ways that one can install an intercooler on this Equinox. I took the path that required the least amount of fittings. Why introduce more areas for potential leaks? I wasn't sure how well this intercooler would perform, but it does a good job where I placed it.[ATTACH=full]3514[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]3515[/ATTACH]I had to modify the stock lower intercooler pipe from the Regal as a temporary solution. It kept blowing off under high boost, so I MacGyvered it with some solder in the groove. I put a little GM gasket maker around the area before clamping it, and no leaks after a year so far...LOL. This is something I'd like to change before turning it up to make more power. [ATTACH=full]3516[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]3517[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]3518[/ATTACH]Here's a different view of the engine and something I forgot to mention: I used the upper and lower radiator hoses from the LHU. For the upper hose, I cut it at the circled area and used a coupling so that I could twist the hose and connect it to the radiator on the Equinox.[ATTACH=full]3519[/ATTACH]We're almost finished. Coming soon: The ECM and TCM.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Chevy Ecotec, post: 30901, member: 12158"] There are many ways that one can install an intercooler on this Equinox. I took the path that required the least amount of fittings. Why introduce more areas for potential leaks? I wasn't sure how well this intercooler would perform, but it does a good job where I placed it. [ATTACH type="full"]3514[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]3515[/ATTACH] I had to modify the stock lower intercooler pipe from the Regal as a temporary solution. It kept blowing off under high boost, so I MacGyvered it with some solder in the groove. I put a little GM gasket maker around the area before clamping it, and no leaks after a year so far...LOL. This is something I'd like to change before turning it up to make more power. [ATTACH type="full"]3516[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]3517[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]3518[/ATTACH] Here's a different view of the engine and something I forgot to mention: I used the upper and lower radiator hoses from the LHU. For the upper hose, I cut it at the circled area and used a coupling so that I could twist the hose and connect it to the radiator on the Equinox. [ATTACH type="full"]3519[/ATTACH] We're almost finished. Coming soon: The ECM and TCM. [/QUOTE]

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