Clogged intercooler?

[williamhilow]

Morning all,

 

I just bought a new XT Outback. My question is "why not put grating over the intercooler". If you have seen the new motors the intercooler just sits there. Exposed to bugs and other damage.

 

The new car ripps. I love it.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

[scoobdude]

Morning all,

 

I just bought a new XT Outback. My question is "why not put grating over the intercooler". If you have seen the new motors the intercooler just sits there. Exposed to bugs and other damage.

 

The new car ripps. I love it.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

I picked up some at home depot. gutter gaurd is what i used. plus it has some clips to help retain it on the intercooler.

[RallyKeith]

I've got 22,000 miles (over 1.6 years) on my STi and have yet to have anything stuck in my intercooler. You may not want to hear my honest $.02, but I wouldn't waste the effort, unless you like in an exceedingly buggy area. Think of it this way, do you plan on putting screen material across the radiator and/or AC condensor? They see more bugs and debrise than the intercooler by far, and they aren't easy to blast water through from a hose. The intercooler sits right there where you can easily blast off the bugs with a hose. Also, do some searching on the net. There were companies that made pre-fitted screens for the WRX, they might make one that fits yours.

 

Keith