KenshinX Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Not sure if this thread is in the right spot but I have narrowed my intercooler choices down to 3. From what Ive read the NPR is a good choice but I cannot find one. After researching the ebay intercoolers up here Ive come to the conclusion that they are not bad at all. So i have rounded it off to three different styles, but I need your opinion on them all. Engine: L28ET, turbo of choice Holset HY or HX series, Hp goal 400hp+ First off:Same Side intercooler Treadstone, Spearco knock off http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Grand-National-Nissan-Supra-600-HP-Intercooler_W0QQitemZ140208552084QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140208552084 I like the design but I am split between whether or not the same side design actually benefits because of the less piping. And its smaller than the rest only 20x11x3 with 2.5 in inlets/outlets. Secondly: Same side IC different set up. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/27x11x3-One-Side-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-Mustang-Fox-Body-280Z_W0QQitemZ190192752886QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190192752886&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 I know nothing about this one but looks good. Last but not least old reliable: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-INTERCOOLER-24X12X4-BAR-PLATE-CIVIC-B20-EP3-DC5_W0QQitemZ170096386180QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170096386180&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116 Proven to be good. Cons tight fit requires cutting. And has long piping. Looks very nice tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Out of those three, I would use the first one posted. The tubes are shorter, which helps reduce restriction and is said to be most effciant design. The second one is the worst design, because the tubes are long times 2. The flow goes through the core length twice, for an effective core size of 42" x 5.5" x 3", with the 42" being in the worst possible way for good flow. I would not be surprised that an IC that was 21" x 5.5" x 3" would cool the charge just as effective with less pressure loss. The 3rd one is not bad, and other than the inlet/outlet being on the side, would probably fit best. Just a thought, using the 3rd one with the inlet/oute being placed low on the chassis, so at the bottom, make that easier to mount? The IC piping could then be run under the headlight buckets. *edit* Looking at THIS picture looks like you may not need to place the in/outlet at the bottom, since there would be around 9" of space on either side of the IC. I'm not sure how much space is taken up by the hood hinges though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks alot Six shooter; that was exactly what I was looking for. This is why I love this forum so much information available whether it be through search or post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 This looks to be the same thing but cheaper: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-Turbo-Intercooler-Buick-Grand-National-GN-Mustang_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ024QQitemZ370024567733QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 NM, that guys feedback is aweful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yea thats what made me turn away that was the first one I saw of that design. Then I saw his feedback and Said darn it so cheap but soo risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerAce Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 um...Unless I'm looking at something completely different, their feedbacks are the same. The greater number of negs on the one that is cheaper is easily explained by the greater volume of sales..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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