 Intercooler Pros/Cons |
 Oct 20 2009, 07:43 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak  Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716  |
OK turbo guys, looking for some opinions here. I'm looking at a Delta Fin intercooler, as I can get it pretty damn cheap. Is it worth spending more and going with a bar and plate intercooler? My understanding is bar and plate is more durable and heavier, delta fin/tube and fin has better flow but maybe a little less cooling.
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89 5.0HO, Stock Short Block, Ford F303 cam, 1.7:1 Crane Roller Rockers, Holley 650 Doubler Pumper, MSD 6AL, Pocket Ported stock heads, Hedman Long Tube Headers 5 spd Manual Full roll cage, 9" full floater w/Currie trac lock/373 gears, RCI Fuel Cell Project Page: http://www.brandttuning.com/projects.htm |
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Oct 22 2009, 09:13 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716 |
OK Thanks. I'll probably be at about 8psi to begin with, but I like to plan for down the road. So if I'll possibly be upgrade turbo later that will allow 20psi, then I want to somewhat plan for that, but at least having an intercooler. It sounds though like I'll be fine with the delta fin for now, since it's good price, and can replace with a bar and plate later if intake charge temp gets too high.
Appreciate the info! -------------------- 1978 Mustang II King Cobra
89 5.0HO, Stock Short Block, Ford F303 cam, 1.7:1 Crane Roller Rockers, Holley 650 Doubler Pumper, MSD 6AL, Pocket Ported stock heads, Hedman Long Tube Headers 5 spd Manual Full roll cage, 9" full floater w/Currie trac lock/373 gears, RCI Fuel Cell Project Page: http://www.brandttuning.com/projects.htm |
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dualdj1 Intercooler Pros/Cons Oct 20 2009, 07:43 AM
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