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I was wondering what is the biggest intercooler you can fit behind an lx bumper? I don't want it to stick out of the bumper at all.
 
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nobody knows?
 

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bigger isnt always better when it comes to intercoolers.
 

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For the most part…bigger is certainly better (within reason). The downsides (slightly…and I mean slightly more lag) are most certainly outweighed by the up sides (more efficient cooling along with less pressure drop). Regardless, you will not be able to oversize a intercooler on a foxbody mustang without removing the bumper support, a/c condenser and possibly relocating the radiator.

I myself was able to fit a 12x24x3 (core size) intercooler with some minor trimming of the front fascia. I have seen others run the same size that still have the stock a/c condenser…but without it you should be able to squeeze a 12x24x4 (core size) intercooler.
 
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