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Originally Posted by Babybudistmonk

ok, so i was thinking, the intercooler above the exhaust does seem like a lousy idea. didn't really think of that until you mentioned that. So my next question is, if I can find the space to mount it on the other side of the engine, and build my own high-flow ram air hood, do you think that would work better? I know it would make plumbing a little more difficult, but i like the idea of having the intercooler right there. don't really see that too often, and it would be a neat affect, being on the opposite side and all. But would it still be effective?

It's basically the same thing. The goal is to get the most and coolest air possible flowing through and around the I/C. The point of the I/C is for the cool airstream flowing through the I/C to absorb the heat molecules from the intake charge. Just like the cool air flowing through your radiator absorbs the heat molecules from the coolant. If your I/C is mounted anywhere in the engine compartment, it's surrounded by hot air. A fabricated ram air system would help but it's still like running ductwork to the inside of a hot oven! You might as well utilize your I/C to the fullest. Mount it out near the radiator. Many have done it! Besides, once you get your motor transplanted and running, you're gonna be surprised how little room there actually is in that Mustang engine compartment! Look how crowded mine is!