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Hey everyone.

Well I was pondering over whether an S15 or R33 stock sidemount intercooler would directly replace my R32 stock sidemount? Would it offer any benefit and allow me to run higher boost safely? I don't really want to go through all the hassle/cost of installing a front mount, would rather upgrade the stock sidemount if that'll let me run a bit more boost and keep temps down.

Will it work and is there any benefit? Specifically will the S15/R33 stock sidemounts fit with standard piping etc where my R32 sidemount currently is? Or is there a better alternative than the s15/r33 ones?

Thanks!!

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R32 uses slightly different piping so you'll need to modify to fit. Probably about $50 to do so.

R33 GTST is bigger, and R34 GTT even bigger. Not sure on exact size of S15 intercooler but it's smaller than R33.

i got an ARC side mount for sale if you want (came off an r32 gtst)

$200 pm me if you want

100 mm thick

melb

sorry to jump the thread

How much boost could I safely run with one of these? Got any pictures of it and does it use stock cooler piping?

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