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 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.
-------------------- 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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Oct 21 2009, 06:15 PM
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It depends a lot on how much boost you are planning to run. There really isn't a significant need for an intercooler at all below 7psi, and your intercooler type won't make a noticable difference unless you plan to run more than 12psi-14psi. At that point the pressurized air has picked up enough heat to make the added pressure drop of a bar and plate intercooler worthwhile.
-------------------- GVR4 866/1000 = the perpetually broken car
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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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Oct 22 2009, 10:48 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Everything I've read states that the bar and plate is the best. But as NcGalant stated it's probably not necessary. There are plenty of cars out there making good horsepower on regular delta fin intercoolers.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 22 2009, 02:13 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716 |
That's kinda what I've seen as well. The only real advantage to the delta fin lies in the weight reduction. And even that's not a huge advantage.
-------------------- 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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Oct 22 2009, 04:15 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
bar and plate should be more resistent to road damage, but to a drag car is probably doesn't matter.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 23 2009, 08:24 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Admin Posts: 490 Joined: 15-September 08 From: East Peoria, IL Member No.: 8,716 |
Probly will never touch the drag strip, so I'll keep that in mind. Autocross only.
-------------------- 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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