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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Finally have my china plates on to drive from HK> china.

Was wondering how much would the black plates effect the efficiency of the intercooler.

Im assuming the middle section is the intercooler and the side are oil coolers?

There is a gap on the right hand side of the plates showing the silver lining of the intercooler, and it's not flush mounted to the bumper. There is also a small gap between the back of the plates and the bumper.
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Dunno for sure, but my guess is that it would be better without that enormous plate.
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Intercoolers behind the left and right grill, middle one is the oil cooler, which I believe should be the transmission oil cooler.
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Intercoolers behind the left and right grill, middle one is the oil cooler, which I believe should be the transmission oil cooler.

thanks! been driving the car for 3 hours straight, temp and everything was all right. Guess it's ok
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