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Just fitted the intercooler piping from Raf yesterday. Took me two days cos i didn't have the correct tools and had to source for them. Overall, the piping quality is good but u have to cut away a fair bit of the fan in order for the top pipe to go across the engine without touching the blades. Kind of worried now cos i have consulted a few mechanics and they have all discouraged cutting of fan blades.

Also, the clamps given are useless. No way u could fit them in.....Spend lots of time trying to get them fitted but ended up using the old clamps for my original piping.

Also, i couldn't bolt the piece of metal sticking out to the engine to hold the front pipe in place because i would have to cut even more of the fan blades. so i ended up using cable ties in the meantime before maybe getting someone to make a bracket for me.

By the way i fitted them on a S1 R33 with some help from a guy on the forum.

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Babylon....Gimme your email and i will send u the instructions.....Just got the kit fitted on my car yesterday. Seriously the instructions are not much of a help.

Damm i wanted to buy one and do it myself

Is it hard? coz i have no phuken clue what i am doing?

I rang around and the cheapest i found for a pro installing one was $450

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Thanks man,

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i wouldnt say its hard, id just say it takes some people more time than others. ill post as much info as i can when i get mine.

any word on the arival or is it still sumtime b4 the 6th??

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Babylon....Where are u located??? If u are from brisbane try option1garage. Got a quote for $250 to install the kit and trim the front bar to fit before i decided to do it myself. But end up with Jay helping me out most of the time.

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Babylon....Where are u located??? If u are from brisbane try option1garage. Got a quote for $250 to install the kit and trim the front bar to fit before i decided to do it myself. But end up with Jay helping me out most of the time.

ahh shat im from syd dude but thanks anyway :)

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Just fitted the intercooler piping from Raf  yesterday. Took me two days cos i didn't have the correct tools and had to source for them. Overall, the piping quality is good but u have to cut away a fair bit of the fan in order for the top pipe to go across the engine without touching the blades. Kind of worried now cos i have consulted a few mechanics and they have all discouraged cutting of fan blades.

Also, the clamps given are useless. No way u could fit them in.....Spend lots of time trying to get them fitted but ended up using the old clamps for my original piping.  

Also, i couldn't bolt the piece of metal sticking out to the engine to hold the front pipe in place because i would have to cut even more of the fan blades. so i ended up using cable ties in the meantime before maybe getting someone to make a bracket for me.

By the way i fitted them on a S1 R33 with some help from a guy on the forum.

That sounds like a nightmare!!!

Slide Grand Master

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I have personally installed 3 of these kits on R33's and apart from the clamps all were perfect fits.

With the right tools I am capable of installing them in 2-3 hours depending on how lazy i am.

It is very easy to install these kits.

Cutting the fan blades is a must on even the origional Hybrid Kits which i have also installed and purchased.

Minimal effect and heat difference is noticed.

Consider that the intake temperature is 20 degree's less. :)

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So when will they be posted raf?

this might be a stupid question but what did u use to cut the fan blades? can u do it while they are still on the car? anything else you have to cut?

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I will ring up tomorrow to try an get a precise date. But I have given customs the documents, the money etc I'm just waiting on th warfies to move there arse.

how to cut: try a coping saw

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I always used a grinder to cut the fan blades.

As the blade cuts the plastic the heat leaves the blades nice and smooth and even by melting the plastic off.

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update: I talked to customs today they said the ship landed in sydney and will frieght the kits up on the weekend. Monday tuesday I should get the kits. So the very next day I will post them off :)

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