top mount or front mount first? Options

[quicknstyle]

well, as im gather the parts to do the 3sgte swap, in order to save some cash now, i was wondering if it would be safe to leave the a2a intercooler there for now since i have the gt4 hood set up? i know its not very efficient and all, and i do plan on changing it out for a front mount sooner or later, but this is for temporary purposes only for a few months. i dont plan on running any extra boost for a while as well and i understand the issues of heat soak, but will it be that much of a deal is what im asking.... good idea/bad idea?

i just barely realized im in the wrong section, move me as you wish...

This post has been edited by quicknstyle: Jan 9, 2007 - 8:05 PM

[Gary]

... which will result in sluggish performance due to the engine retard timing. The engine is also prone to detonation when charged air is too hot (even at the stock boost). Intercooler will be hotter than charged air, so it WILL heat up the charged air instead of cooling it down. You will also get poor gas mileage because of the ECU trying to dump more fuel in.