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azn_outlaw
October 7th, 2009, 11:02 PM
Well I thought I would ask the helpful members here,

long story short, bought a bigger TMIC (I drive a Subaru Impreza)

basically the OEM one that was on my Subaru had stripped threads, and the cost to fix it was way out of reach..

on the TMIC that I had bought, I noticed that one row all the intercooler fins are bent..

I know people suggest the DIY method which can consist of a tweezers & flat head screw driver, safety pin and a lot of time...

seeing I dont have that much time on my hands, rather just send to a shop westend prefered, if there is one that exists

that could fix that row in which has all the fins bent.

Thanks for your help

dead_cactus
October 7th, 2009, 11:24 PM
Why not use a radiator/fin comb?

starscream
October 7th, 2009, 11:25 PM
Hell i'll fix the fins for you. Pay me instead.. :D seriously i would do it

azn_outlaw
October 8th, 2009, 02:48 PM
here is a pic of the intercooler....

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_KnEM_tv6B3I/SocJl6f887I/AAAAAAAAGNA/WwrpElQcoIc/s720/CIMG4434.JPG

On the right hand side you will see it

Starscream if you still up for it let me know if you still up for it

cruisinblackp5
October 9th, 2009, 12:00 AM
one row really wont affect that much, fack it and just save your money and buy another one when you need it

FunkRider
October 9th, 2009, 04:04 PM
What version STi TMIC is it?

I wouldn't worry about that one row if you look at your scoop air doesn't really flow to the far sides much anyway. Can't really repair those bent fins but a radiator shop can possibly straighten and install a new row of fins.

FunkRider
October 9th, 2009, 04:13 PM
Why not use a radiator/fin comb?

Generally they do not work on intercooler fins.