Replacing A/C Condenser With Intercooler

[JonTorresGST]

Ive had my 1997 Gst for 2 weeks now and saving some money to replace things and upgrade others. Im new to the forums and hopefully I can learn more here.

I really like having my sidemount because it gives it that sleeper look but heatsokes real quick as I have heard. I have looked into the MKIV Supra sidemount and is an amzing interooler and cools great but I want something bigger and more sleeper like appearance.

I was looking on Ebay for some interoolers and came across this one vvv

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This intercooler is from a Volvo V70.

What I was thinking is taking off my A/C Condcenser out (My A/C does not work ) and putting in an intercooler in its place. I know some intensive modification might be required but im up for the challenge.

I like how the design of this intercooler would be a perfect setup with minimum piping. I know this intercooler wont work, but im thinking something similar.

So my question is, has anyone done this before? I tried serching but cant come up with the rright words I guess.

I want a unique/SS Look. (SS=Super Sleeper)

Well any advice or help would be appreciated. Or if you know anyone who has a writeup about theres. Thanks in advance guys.

 

[shibby1036]

Heres the first thing everyone here is gonna tell you as well as myself DO NOT BUY STUFF OFF OF EBAY.
You get what you pay for.
second, I understand the sleeper look, but the advantages of having a FMIC are worth thinking it over.
How many cubic inches do you think a sidemount has, now how many more would a FMIC have over that?
plus not only more volume but better cooling of the charged air. and it doesnt take much doing.

 

[bryanwheat]

I've been buying intercoolers, pistons, rings, and all kinds of things from ebay for years. Ebay isn't a brand, it is a auction marketplace. You just have to be smart about what you buy.

 

[zcoh2gdsm]

ebay is like a shopping mall. everything sold inside is owned by a vendor.

 

[Jesse2012]

What they said ^ I've found new oem parts on ebay.