Here we go.....This is my install of BravoAlphas intercooler....not many people know about this wonderful little piece of Equipment that is doled out by Patrick Bravo....Aka Fiestastdaily. But man I tell you what if what I'm data logging is true this is the next best thing to sliced bread for A Big Turbo setup.
Here we go....
Step one....gather all tools needed to install....Basic hand tools...
I used A low profile jack and two Jack stands with rubber inserts on the Jack's...a nice touch on not marring the pinch welds.
Then I gathered my scoot stool and creeper. Small Phillip's round short screw driver. An assortment of clip pullers....T-25 torx bit for the splash shield screws and a T30 for headlamp bolts or Large flathead screw driver of your choice if you have no toes as they will accommodate both for the headlamp screws at the top and bottom.
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Start by opening the hood after getting all the Jack's setup
Start by removing the headlights on both sides they are a torx bit or large flathead I was referring to earlier.
Then unplug and remove the headlights set them a side somewhere safe as they can be stepped of or kicked...preferably on a blanket or something soft and billowy.
After the headlamp assemblies have been unplugged and removed....look down both headlamp locations and you will see the Fog lights....unplug them now.
Now you will use the T25 torx and 1/4 ratched to remove both the torx bolts from each splash shield one lower and one upper and one Clip at the bottom.
Next up are the Three bolts on each side that hold the bumper to the fender. They are all 10mm but don't quote me as I am doing this after the fact.
Updated....the Bumper will come off after each fender has the 3 bolts removed and the splash shield clips and screw....FYI. Proceed to next step after pulling the Bumper off as an assembly.
Unpack the intercooler
This is a good reference picture on the jack for size if you are curious.
It's nice and large as my hands are not small in anyway!
Remove old intercooler or factory intercooler!
Remove upper intercooler shield in order to fit in New AlphaBravo intercooler!
Remove remaining factory Intercooler brackets.
Next Get the intercooler ready by Installing the bracket that will mount it to the vehicle and I used a Trans. Jack to hold it in place as I got the bolts installed into the support on the vehicle.
Install elbows with clamps and couplers into charge hoses. I had to shorten the passenger side boost hose as I Run a Gen2 Gtx2860 Garrett pipe for the Hotside. Not sure if the factory hose with factory pipes would need the modding...but at this point who still has that shit in there anyways? Not me! It is a TIGHT fit but it goes in with some finagling! I also used blue Loctite on the bolts so they won't rattle loose somehow.
Secure the intercooler with supplied bolts to the bar that has crash sensors attached to it! You're almost there!
Take a break like I did and spend some quality time with my Doggo Special K. Aka Kody! and Yes that is an original Rancor from Return of the Jedi in the back cause I roll like that......Then go back out and install the bumper....headlights....everything in reverse order. Now get out there and Datalog the shit out of your car for your Tuner....mine is Jason@Dizzytuning! Awesome guy! He is great though! Great service! And last but not least Patrick at BravoAlpha for the massive intercooler! (Shameless plug) For both standup guys!
And I'll end with of course a Gif! Drink a beer or ginger ale if you're not into doing the whole drinky poo thing!
If you wanna PM me or have any question hit me up!
Here we go....
Step one....gather all tools needed to install....Basic hand tools...
I used A low profile jack and two Jack stands with rubber inserts on the Jack's...a nice touch on not marring the pinch welds.
Then I gathered my scoot stool and creeper. Small Phillip's round short screw driver. An assortment of clip pullers....T-25 torx bit for the splash shield screws and a T30 for headlamp bolts or Large flathead screw driver of your choice if you have no toes as they will accommodate both for the headlamp screws at the top and bottom.
Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
Start by opening the hood after getting all the Jack's setup
Start by removing the headlights on both sides they are a torx bit or large flathead I was referring to earlier.
Then unplug and remove the headlights set them a side somewhere safe as they can be stepped of or kicked...preferably on a blanket or something soft and billowy.
After the headlamp assemblies have been unplugged and removed....look down both headlamp locations and you will see the Fog lights....unplug them now.
Now you will use the T25 torx and 1/4 ratched to remove both the torx bolts from each splash shield one lower and one upper and one Clip at the bottom.
Next up are the Three bolts on each side that hold the bumper to the fender. They are all 10mm but don't quote me as I am doing this after the fact.
Updated....the Bumper will come off after each fender has the 3 bolts removed and the splash shield clips and screw....FYI. Proceed to next step after pulling the Bumper off as an assembly.
Unpack the intercooler
This is a good reference picture on the jack for size if you are curious.
It's nice and large as my hands are not small in anyway!
Remove old intercooler or factory intercooler!
Remove upper intercooler shield in order to fit in New AlphaBravo intercooler!
Remove remaining factory Intercooler brackets.
Next Get the intercooler ready by Installing the bracket that will mount it to the vehicle and I used a Trans. Jack to hold it in place as I got the bolts installed into the support on the vehicle.
Install elbows with clamps and couplers into charge hoses. I had to shorten the passenger side boost hose as I Run a Gen2 Gtx2860 Garrett pipe for the Hotside. Not sure if the factory hose with factory pipes would need the modding...but at this point who still has that shit in there anyways? Not me! It is a TIGHT fit but it goes in with some finagling! I also used blue Loctite on the bolts so they won't rattle loose somehow.
Secure the intercooler with supplied bolts to the bar that has crash sensors attached to it! You're almost there!
Take a break like I did and spend some quality time with my Doggo Special K. Aka Kody! and Yes that is an original Rancor from Return of the Jedi in the back cause I roll like that......Then go back out and install the bumper....headlights....everything in reverse order. Now get out there and Datalog the shit out of your car for your Tuner....mine is Jason@Dizzytuning! Awesome guy! He is great though! Great service! And last but not least Patrick at BravoAlpha for the massive intercooler! (Shameless plug) For both standup guys!
And I'll end with of course a Gif! Drink a beer or ginger ale if you're not into doing the whole drinky poo thing!
If you wanna PM me or have any question hit me up!
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