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blown69nova
12-21-2006, 10:03 PM
Does anyone have a 68-72 Nova with a front mount intercooler, and would you e-mail/post pics?
Thanks, Steve
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blown69nova
12-23-2006, 02:48 PM
It is a real tight fit between the core supt. and grill, just wondering if anyone has some ideas.
Thanks, Steve

nitrorocket
12-23-2006, 03:24 PM
I have a set of twin intercoolers for sale that might fit behind the grill, one on each side of the support.

Pictured here with the D1SC kit I am selling.

Did you do any measuring??

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

blown69nova
12-24-2006, 10:12 AM
I measured in the past and decided to install an air/water setup which cooled the charge well, but ended up leaking around 18psi. I would like to use a air/air, but I will probably have to fab a new core supt. and move the rad. back some-basically have an intercooler as my core supt.!
I thought I saw someone's Nova on this site with a Treadstone cooler and was hoping to find more info.
Thanks, Steve

64duece
12-24-2006, 11:09 AM
Your best option may be to mock-up what you can fit and have it built to your specs. I can get you some of the core sizes available and you can go from there.

You'll be 3 1/2 or 4 1/2" thick and would need to decide on vertical or horizontal flow. I still prefer a water to air setup anyday. We build them now for street and strip by having an ice resevoir and a heat exchanger.

69bigblock
12-24-2006, 12:40 PM
Here's a pic from this board a while back
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5547&d=1128896212

blown69nova
12-25-2006, 08:15 PM
I may just repair my current cooler. The core I'm using is about 6x6x18, so it cools pretty well. I am using a small rad. from a generator as a heat exchanger and a shurflo 2.5gpm pump. I think I may need to get a higher flowing pump though. What do you guys think about the Meziere 136 pump?
Steve

64duece
12-26-2006, 06:51 AM
I've used the WP136, it is an excellent pump. I've used it in multiple applications without issue.

LS1NOVA
01-20-2007, 01:51 PM
I have a Treadstone in my project Nova, I havent been on here in a while, taking a break from the car to snowmobile.
The intercooler measure 25" x 6" x 3.5"deep. You have to totally remake the lower part of the core support and ditch the hood latch to bumper bracket. It fits but it is tight.