Intercooler question

[TDiebolt]

Can anyone tell me if 2002 and 2005 intercoolers are interchangable? The reason I ask is that I heard that the new plastic intercoolers can somtimes fail when you step up the boost. I figured since the 2002 is metal I would swap them out, but wanted to ask the experts here if I should. My truck is currently all stock but when the warrenty is gone that will changeand I'll probably have lots more bomb questions.



Thanks in advance.

 

[Hercules130]

No i don't think so. i believe the 03-04's will interchange, as they are metal. the plastic ones didn't start until 05.

 

[Mike B.]

To me they the plastic caps look to be rather stout. I'm not sure how much psi they will take but my guess is that they would take a lot. If I were going to change the intercooler I'd go aftermarket.



Mike

 

[rbattelle]

I had the opportunity to look over a 2005 yesterday. I noticed the intercooler itself (not the caps) was significantly thinner and smaller than the one on my truck. I wonder why?



-Ryan

 

[nickleinonen]

To me they the plastic caps look to be rather stout. I'm not sure how much psi they will take but my guess is that they would take a lot.

there have been them new plastic tanked charge air coolers popping in the low to mid 40's [42-45psi... ]

 

[Mike B.]

Wow! That's really not that much higher boost than my 05 makes stock.

 

[TDiebolt]

Can anyone offer their opinion on aftermarket intercooler - which one to buy which ones to stay away from.