1st Gen R53 Cooper S Intercooler Air Diverter?

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    #1 WJHMH, Dec 17, 2009
    I'm wanting to get one of these for my R53 but don't know who still offers them, I found out that Alta removed has it from their website. (waiting for Aaron to call me back about it) Any info would help me out please.
     
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    #2 istara, Dec 17, 2009
    Use cardboard and duct tape... I hear it works wonders.

    (Sorry, I have nothing actually productive to contribute to to your question.. hope you figure it out!)
     
  3. Motoring Magic

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    #3 Motoring Magic, Dec 17, 2009
    save your money

    spend your dough on stuff that actually works. Over time, it has been proven time and again the factory diverter works at least as well as the aftermarket ones.



     
  4. Way Motor Works

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    #4 Way Motor Works, Dec 17, 2009
    Forget the Alta it doesn't seal up to the hood, and when they get older the powder coat cracks and they rust.

    We use the DDMworks in stainless steel and it works.
     
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    #5 WJHMH, Dec 17, 2009
    Thanks, that's the info I was looking for.
     
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    #6 Motoring Magic, Dec 17, 2009
    there ya go

    someone with more recent info than I had as I had only dealt with the poor alta one. is this a great place or what??:D:D:D:Thumbsup:
     
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    #7 ED955S, Dec 17, 2009
    RTV Silicone Rubber

    I applied a clear RTV Silicone to all sides of the foam that seals the intercooler cover to get more air flow into the IC fins. The silicone cured into rubbery, heat resistant, and flexible clear film.

    How much did it help? I don't know... but better than the porous foam that came as OEM.
    Just a homemade project that I also shared in NAM.
     
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    #8 BlimeyCabrio, Dec 18, 2009
    Yep - I have a DDMworks one from Way and love it.
     
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    #9 Crashton, Dec 19, 2009
    I don't believe that Alta is available any more. I have an Alta that I bought used & yes it did rust. It does however seal up against hood. Seems like the DDM is the only game in town now.
     

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