Jason_K

well my stock, junk, plastic intercooler finally blew and i am in need of a new or used one. so my question is....should i look for a used metal stocker or an aftermarket one? i really don't have the money for an aftermarket one, but don't want the truck sitting for weeks on end waiting for a stocker to show up in the classifieds. any suggestions? at my power level would i even benefit from an aftermarket piece?

thanks
jason

poindexter1

This may sound a bit crazy,go to your local dealer speak real nice to s m and ask what they can do for you as far as warranty go"s.He might over look mods.If he"s got a heart and with the issue the plastic tanks have you never know might just get a new all alum one(just a thought you made good power with plastic ,the stock alum will be even better) you got nothing to lose!!!!!!!!! 1200 0r 1500 $ for after market for little gain in performance or 100 degrees cooler just dont seem worth the $ (Mines also plastic so im sure i"ll be next)

Jason_K

very good points man! when i asked if it was covered under warranty, he told me it was only covered under the 3yr/36k......so i think i'm SOL on that front. however you're right, $1200 is a bit much for such a little gain

Torqfan84

When i went to my local dealer and asked him about the metal sided cooler versus the plastic i brought up the tsb that i think is out there and he said if mine blew to come in and he would toss me a metal one for around 600 bones. They know theres a problem with the plastic make a civil argument about it and see where that takes you.

RAMRODD

The intercooler should be covered under the 5 year 100,000 mile warranty.

poindexter1

it is on a stock truck (no mods), i also thought the warranty was 5/100,try and dont give up you might just pull it off,then you can start a new thread (NEW I C THANKS D T R AND DODGE)

kanuckle head

Just get a used Alum. metal one from a 03 to a 04.5 like my self & paid just $200 for it & a few scuffed knuckles

I have an after market turbo that hits 40lbs kinda constant & the stock alum. one is holding up........knock on wood

sid325

To bad you didn't live closer. I still have my plastic one off my 05, about 10,000 miles on it. You could have it.

Jacob

Jason_K

thanks for the replies guys, i appreciate your input

i like your positive attitude

you live in CA....that's just down the street seriously though, thanks for the offer

Jason_K

Updade: ok i'm back up and running thanks to my buddy jeff at MUMAU DIESEL the guys at Mumau are awesome and have saved my butt on a couple different occasions. if anybody needs anything cummins, give those guys a call because they are miracle workers

poindexter1

so much for the new thread , glad you got it going.