J jstang209 20+ Year Stangneter Jun 3, 2004 640 2 18 Stockton 209 Aug 14, 2004 #1 Aug 14, 2004 #1 I am in the process of a 2.3T swap and was wondering can i use my stock radiator? or do i need a bigger one. Also does my engine need to be intercooled? and if its not will there be a big difference in power? TurboFlush Founding Member Dec 8, 1999 1,984 0 0 Germany Aug 14, 2004 #2 Aug 14, 2004 #2 if you run it at originall settings. the intercooler helps prevent pinging. If you can get a front mount for the best. an intercooler will increase power slightly. In the end you want one, but it is not required.
I am in the process of a 2.3T swap and was wondering can i use my stock radiator? or do i need a bigger one. Also does my engine need to be intercooled? and if its not will there be a big difference in power?
TurboFlush Founding Member Dec 8, 1999 1,984 0 0 Germany Aug 14, 2004 #2 Aug 14, 2004 #2 if you run it at originall settings. the intercooler helps prevent pinging. If you can get a front mount for the best. an intercooler will increase power slightly. In the end you want one, but it is not required.
if you run it at originall settings. the intercooler helps prevent pinging. If you can get a front mount for the best. an intercooler will increase power slightly. In the end you want one, but it is not required.