? for 91.5-93 Banks intercooler owners

[bgilbert]

Got a question for guys with a 91. 5-93 truck that replaced their stock intercooler with a Banks technicooler. Was the intercooler the same dimensions as stock and a bolt up job? No cutting of the core support required? I'm looking to replace my leaky 93 intercooler in my 89 truck. I'd prefer an intercooler the same dimensions are the 91. 5-93 trucks. The 89-90 Banks intercooler is different than the stock intercooler. You have to cut the core support below the battery, instead of right next to the radiator. My core support is already CUT up from my hack job install. I'd prefer not to cut it up more as the integrity of it is already not the best. Also would like to use the Banks grill afterwords. Oh and I already have silicone IC boots, HD spring clamps with custom made IC pipes, so I don't need the entire Banks kit.

So basically the question is, any difference between Banks 89-90 IC vs. 91. 5-93 Banks IC, and 93 Banks IC vs. stock 91. 5-93 IC. Scheid wasn't sure, tried calling their distributor but it was too late in the day. Will know more Tuesday. . hopefully. Any help appreciated, thanks, Bill.

 

[john krmpotic]

I had a Banks in my 89, however I found it too small in cooling and flow capability. I changed up to one from an 02. It was also more reasonable in cost. Something to think about. John

 

[Headshot zod]

That's a great question. I have a Banks prototype technicooler. It looks like it is a few inches wider then the stock one. So I'll have to drill out some holes to make it fit. Are they all like this? <sorry for the partial hijack>

 

[pepecat]

I was wondering the same thing along those lines because the stock '89-90 non i/c turbo baby h1c has a 2" outlet tube, and the 91. 5-93. 5 have 2. 5" outlet, is this correct? so bill you might want to find out what the differnces are for sure. I wouldn't want to keep a baby h1c with an intercooler anyway, with that capability, it's time to move up to at least a piers Hx35 Oo.

 

[DThibault]

I have an intercooled 91. 5 and got a Banks upgrade. It was a completely bolt in deal. I have had it in there for 6 or 7 years and everything goes well.