Fabricating and Installing Intercooler Mounting Brackets
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LSXcalade Explained: Intercooler Design and Fabrication Process
What happens here
To securely mount the custom intercooler, specific brackets and bosses were fabricated. The presenter explains that two mounting bosses were created and welded into the factory core support of the Cadillac Escalade. Additionally, custom mounting bosses were lathed, drilled, and tapped, then welded directly to the intercooler's end tanks. This robust mounting system ensures the intercooler is fixed in six places, allowing it to withstand significant force without moving.
Goal: Securely mount the intercooler within the vehicle's front end.
Tools and materials
- Aluminum stock — Material for creating custom mounting bosses
- Bolts — Securing the intercooler to the mounting bosses
- Drill and tap set — Creating threaded holes in mounting bosses for fasteners
- Factory core support Cadillac — The vehicle's structural component where the intercooler is mounted
- Intercooler Custom — The component being mounted
- Lathe — Machining custom mounting bosses for precise fitment
- Welding equipment — Permanently attaching mounting bosses to the intercooler and core support
- Wrench/socket set — Tightening bolts for secure mounting