PWR Intercooler fitment

[Lancenfstr]

Seems like both PRL and HKS intercooler requires cutting out a bracket and relocating the ambient air temp sensor. Has anyone installed the PWR intercooler yet? Based on their photo (and if the highlighted area is said bracket), seems like it can fit just like the OEM intercooler? How's your on-track experience with it?

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[J1Avs]

It does not require any changes to the temperature sensor.

Performance has been strong. Kept IATs under 100* in mid 70's temp

 

[Zpeedster M]

No cutting required, straight bolt-on installation.

 

[blueroadster]

Seems like both PRL and HKS intercooler requires cutting out a bracket and relocating the ambient air temp sensor. Has anyone installed the PWR intercooler yet? Based on their photo (and if the highlighted area is said bracket), seems like it can fit just like the OEM intercooler? How's your on-track experience with it?

Yes, PWR is the only aftermarket intercooler currently available that does not require any modifications to the car. Here is an FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread comparing what is available to include identification of any modifications required to install.

@simpleisbest is also running the PWR intercooler. He posted details and PICs in this thread.

 

[svvitch]

Yes, PWR is the only aftermarket intercooler currently available that does not require any modifications to the car. Here is an FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread comparing what is available to include identification of any modifications required to install.

@simpleisbest is also running the PWR intercooler. He posted details and PICs in this thread.

The comparison post is great to have in one spot. The Wagner wasn't hard but still needed modification

 

[Tougefl5]

Seems like both PRL and HKS intercooler requires cutting out a bracket and relocating the ambient air temp sensor. Has anyone installed the PWR intercooler yet? Based on their photo (and if the highlighted area is said bracket), seems like it can fit just like the OEM intercooler? How's your on-track experience with it?

If you decide to go with PWR hit up axion_industries for the best price tell Mike Ben sent ya

 

[FL5alive]

I wil second Mike @ Axion has a top notch guy. Helped me out a ton with my Accord 2.0T and now my FL5.

If you decide to go with PWR hit up axion_industries for the best price tell Mike Ben sent ya

 

[AspecR]

Yes, PWR is the only aftermarket intercooler currently available that does not require any modifications to the car. Here is an FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread comparing what is available to include identification of any modifications required to install.

@simpleisbest is also running the PWR intercooler. He posted details and PICs in this thread.

The Airtec intercooler does not require modification to the car as well

 

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If you decide to go with PWR hit up axion_industries for the best price tell Mike Ben sent ya

Ain’t nobody named Baby nor Billy here!

Sorry I couldn’t resist any longer

 

[simpleisbest]

Just to clarify there are other Intercoolers on the market that do not need modifications. One that I recently put on my car is the MDR Intercooler for the FL5 and does not require any modifications to install. It’s a true bolt-on solution, retaining compatibility with OEM charge pipes and hardware and included a bracket on the intercooler to put the temp sensor

I am a huge fan of PWR and will probably become a dealer in the future but I just wanted to clarify that is not the only intercooler that doesnt need modification to the car.

Can you fit the MDR without trimming or removing material from the OEM temp sensor plastic bracket? The picture suggest you still have to modify/trim the OEM bracket to fit the IC.

 

[simpleisbest]

The Airtec intercooler does not require modification to the car as well

The Airtec installation instructions say you need to cut the sensor bracket to fit

 

[simpleisbest]

No you do not have to modify or trim anything at all. It fits perfect it comes with a bracket on the intercooler to hold it.

The intercooler providing a replacement bracket is not the same as "do not have to modify or trim anything at all".

The PWR's 87mm (3.42") core is already pushed to the edge of the backside of the sensor bracket, so it would be interesting to see how the 5.5" core MDR can be fitted without trimming or cutting the temp sensor bracket.

Do you have any pics of the MDR fitted with the OEM bracket still being intact?

 

[simpleisbest]

the OEM plastic sensor bracket is totally cut to fit the MDR IC

 

[Tougefl5]

no cutting on MDR. I’m installing HPFP right now so I’m happy to take any pics u need

You take off the bumper for hpfp installation?

 

[SBX Performance]

You take off the bumper for hpfp installation?

negative just put the intercooler on last week or week before. I’m enjoying driving my ST and it’s Easier to work on leaving it off until
I’m done I have a bunch of mods left for my tune next week. Ps the HPFL is a pain in the butt to remove. I also have spoon front lip lowering springs to do it’s never ending

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