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Jun 10, 2023 | 03:58 PM

molina505

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Intercooler Help

I have a 2002 7.3 F350. I just put a CSF intercooler in my truck but the driver side outlet does not align with my pipe. I can’t move the pipe over to align because the pulleys are in the way. I was wondering if there is a way to make this connection work. Thank you.

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Jun 10, 2023 | 04:10 PM

Sous

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Are you sure you installed the CAC tube properly. Believe it or not, the driver side tube is capable of fitting either way around.

Also, welcome to the FTE!

Jun 10, 2023 | 04:12 PM

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Yours is the first one of this brand I've seen on this forum. If you're certain that you're not trying to install the pipe backwards (which is a common mistake), you'll probably have to call them Monday.

Jun 10, 2023 | 04:12 PM

cleatus12r

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Are you sure you installed the CAC tube properly. Believe it or not, the driver side tube is capable of fitting either way around.

Also, welcome to the FTE!

Great minds think alike!

Jun 10, 2023 | 04:13 PM

Sous

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Great minds think alike!

So do insane minds my friend...

Jun 10, 2023 | 04:13 PM

molina505

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Are you sure you installed the CAC tube properly. Believe it or not, the driver side tube is capable of fitting either way around.

Also, welcome to the FTE!

I did not remove the pipe. I just detached from the old intercooler.

Jun 10, 2023 | 04:18 PM

cleatus12r

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I did not remove the pipe. I just detached from the old intercooler.

Then it appears "CSF" needs to receive a call on Monday.

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Jun 10, 2023 | 04:47 PM

Walleye Hunter

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Condition confirmed, pullies are in the way

Jun 10, 2023 | 06:19 PM

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The above two intercoolers are for a 6.0L, but that's besides the point.

The point is, both pictured intercoolers appear to be the exact same piece, apart from the black paint and the stylish CSF logo in the top photo.

There is one more difference.

Price.

$325 for the black painted version.

$135 for the unpainted version.

The point: I'm thinking of a word begins with C, and ends with a vowel.

Clue: That word is NOT "consistency."

Links:

First photo:
https://www.iratediesel.com/product/...t-intercooler/

Second photo:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...5abd226eI3gwPe