Even without the wizardry Eddie's talking about (some damn fine thoughts by the way), the 86-89 Starion engines were designed to run with IC and I can personally vouch for the fact that the engine will run better with it than without.

The cooler itself will fit neatly behind the front skid plate and a V6 ventilated plate is recommended. As soon as I find one in a yard, I'll change over. Gotta love a bolt-up mod.

Piping a stock Starion IC (in its stock configuration) is a real PITA, but it can be done. I know. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> A better plan is to alter those cursed cross pipes to have an outlet on either side so you can utilize some of the space on the LH (driver's) side of the engine compartment. Forced Air Montero, KevinC and, I believe, Monty McV have done this and probably had far fewer fits of using swear words during installation than I. And, let's not forget hard piping. That'll get that air flowing freely.

The real problem arises in trying to stuff the air can (and related hoses and tubes), turbo (and related piping), oil cooler hoses and everything else into the relatively small space on the RH side of the engine compartment. - AND you still need to get to the oil filter and dip stick.

But, not to get too far off topic, your engine will love you - and reward you handsomely - for using the intercooler. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Ed