Aftermarket Intercoolers - 24v trucks?

[KatDiesel]

Just wondering if anyone had leads on after market intercoolers for the 24v trucks? In looking at the intercooler it looks like theres room for improvement consider we don't even really use the top half of it. This was pointed out to me by another member.



List any brands... . just gathering information.

 

[JLinder]

Try Freightliner

If you're just looking for bigger or different inlet/outlet, ect. go the the local Freightliner dealer. They have their own line of intercoolers (not sure who makes them) in a whole bunch of sizes and configurations. We've used some at work before with a Cummins and JD engines with success. The even make them pretty small. Hope this helps.

 

[NVR FNSH]

Originally posted by KatDiesel

consider we don't even really use the top half of it. This was pointed out to me by another member.

Clarify this please.



Brian

 

[Rob Thomas]

consider we don't even really use the top half of it

Yea, Eric



I also would like to know, is it that both the inlet and outlet are on the bottom of the cooler, or somthin' else?



Later, Rob

 

[TxDieselKid]

If I am not mistaken, "Mean" Gene is getting one from Enterprise Engine. Might be worth a shot.



Andrew

 

[abledog]

I hate to say this but have you checked with Banks.



My 1st Gen has a Banks intercooler.



Terry

 

[KatDiesel]

I haven't checked with anyone yet, I just posted on here to gather a list. Then I'll start looking for more specific info.

 

[KatDiesel]

Inlet and Outlet are on the bottom, there is nuthing inside the intercooler to direct air towards the top of the intercooler, its a simple straight across design.



But I guess if you pressurize the system (ie boost) then it should fill the intercooler? Like I said just thinking outloud.



I would just like to find something more effcient then the stock intercooler.

 

[Mark_Kendrick]

More efficient and Cooler looking. . gotta give it to the rice rockets, their equipment LOOKS sweet.



If it's gonna be custom, make it look custom.



Personally I'd perfer to find one w/3" i/o to make the boots smaller... . less surface area therefore less clamping force to keep them on.

 

[NVR FNSH]

Kat,

I have some experience with heat exchanger design/packaging and I think you're going to be hard pressed to find a cost efficient improvement that doesn't require major rework of the front sheet metal. Can improvements be made? Absolutely. Can you find more bang for the buck with other mods? Probably.



It's kinda like Banks 24V intake manifold that reduces presure drop by 56%. Is a reduction a good thing? Yes. But 56% of not much is still not much.



Brian

 

[Chipstien]

Originally posted by NVR FNSH

Kat,

It's kinda like Banks 24V intake manifold that reduces presure drop by 56%. Is a reduction a good thing? Yes. But 56% of not much is still not much.



Brian

Ha LOL. You have a point there.

 

[nixter]

Intercoolers

Hey Kat, I asked Steve St. Laurent about this some time back. My thought was "free" HP. He soon lost me in the discussion as I am but a neophyte in hot rodding anything much less a CTD. But your question prompted me to do a little search and found this.





www.coolflow.com/prod1.htm



Hope this can help.





Nixter

 

[Todd G]

That's a pretty COOL idea . It might be just the ticket for those of us that live where it's not. 102 here today and blowing LOTS of smoke.

 

[NVR FNSH]

I thought about differentiating between air-air vs air-'liquid' heat exchangers in my earlier post - probably should have. The coolflow unit looks pretty interesting but my guess is it won't be very practical for a daily driven truck. The GMC Syclone/Typhoon used air-water CAC and if I remember correctly the plumbing got pretty nasty.



Brian

 

[Mark_Kendrick]

The heat exchanger for you airconditioner is in FRONT of the intercooler... . So, using the 'Intracooler' would decrease the effectiveness of the inter cooler we have.



I bet that the added heat and HP drain for the compressor would balance our in all but a 1/4 mi application.

 

[cscott]

I checked with both Banks and Spearco (thier big in the intercooler/racing market) and both said they where unable to improve on the stock design. They both said the stock unit is very effecient.



That tells me it must be pretty good.

 

[WOT]

If you are interested in making it more efficient for little $$, think about evaporative cooling.



Mount a water tank and pump somewhere handy and run a line to the front of the intercooler. Use a find nozzle to get a good mist. The water will hit the intercooler and evaporate. I haven't tried this myself, but I have heard that it works well and you can turn it on and off as needed...



Just a thought!

 

[Mopar-muscle]

want to improve it , move the ac condensor out from in front of it ????



also take possibly move the oulte or the inlet to the opposite end , though there is no doubt it is getting air from the entire core , remember its under constant pressure .

 

[Amianthus]

I have a client that can.

I work in an aluminum heat exchanger plant (vacuum-brazed, all aluminum, plate / fin HX). I'm sure they could design and build one that is more efficient for our trucks. And would handle 150 psi boost all day long. And only for the miserly sum of about $4500 each.



Believe me, I've thought about it long and hard. Maybe some day I can get one made on the sly but I'm not gonna hold my breath.