Pintoxi5
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Apr 2005
Sycamore, IL
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Just wondering if there is a way to replace the fins in the standard 87-88 intercooler?
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Pintoxi5
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Joined:
Apr 2005
Sycamore, IL
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Because I have an intercooler that is polished and in very good shape, but a few rows have bent fins and I do not like the look of it with the bent fins.
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88birdmobile
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Joined:
Apr 2004
port saint lucie, fl, usa
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Quote:Originally posted by Pete D:
Why?
You could also make the ic have more fins per inch than the stock IC. But I dont know if it can be done.
88TC rebuilt a4ld, 8ua, gillis @ 17, K&N on vam, stock size exhaust(dual flowmasters and no cat), 255 walbro pump, kirban afpr, HKS SSQV blowoff valve, T5 coming soon
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Hawk
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Joined:
Sep 2002
Monroe, Oregon USA
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There is no way you are going to successfully replace the fins. If you are carefull, you can straighten them with a thin standard screw driver. I've done it several times with radiators.
Hawk
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4cammer72
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Joined:
Jul 2005
swansea, sc ,usa
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you could also buy the tool for this. they make one for straightening the fins.
88tc (sold) but keeping an eye out.
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Pintoxi5
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Joined:
Apr 2005
Sycamore, IL
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Thanx for the replies. I have tired the screwdriver trick before, but I can never get it to where i want it. Cammer, would NAPA sell the fin tool?
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4cammer72
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Jul 2005
swansea, sc ,usa
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they would be the first place id look for that. check online for it
88tc (sold) but keeping an eye out.
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evintho
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Dec 2003
Santa Rosa, CA.
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Gary S
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Apr 2001
Burlington, KY
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Eastwood sells them also. They have 3 types:
43473 Radiator Fin Rake (large)
43474 Radiator fin rake (small)
43069 Radiator Fin Pliers
Gary S
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