Intercoolers and flow/cfm

[Pthomas]

Well im curious so i will post and ask. any one test or use any intercoolers other then stock and how are the results. I think about blowing 35 psi thru a straw or a large LARGE pipe and it sure makes me wonder whats out there. after all with the P7100 theres all kinds of fuel, now lets get the air. !Oo.

 

[R.ebel]

Pthomas,

I don't have any hard numbers but Piers had a 24V intercooler on his old truck, he said the 24V intercooler does flow beter than the 12V intercooler.

 

[DieselB59]

I'm running a 24 valve/AWD intercooler on mine. It was new, then taken to a radiator shop and tested, where leaks were found (and there were some), they were fixed, then it was pressure tested at 70 psi. It makes a difference, one you can feel.

 

[Pthomas]

THATS IT?

well, ive learned the 24v intercooler flows "better"and they all leak ,even NEW ones.

Now hows about the aftermarket guru's

Banks doesnt advertise theirs,ive read someone had a "spearco"?and a "TTS". these little imports have four and five core coolers made for them! and they are big what about US? any one ever make a intercooler Bypass? for the strip?

 

[DieselB59]

You don't want to bypass the intercooler. It takes air that's about 320 degrees when compressed, and brings it down to about 100 degrees. The intercooler is necessary. I also run my fuel through a cooler. Also a noticeable difference. Gotta plumb it all in with Earl's hose and fittings, though... . but mine is anyway right from the tank due to the removal of my lift pump and replacing it with an electric one.

 

[Pthomas]

only for a 13 sec burst at the strip?

 

[DieselB59]

That charge air cooler is what lets you make that power safely in the first place. Besides, when you were in on New Year's Eve, I put the tester on your system and it passed, no leaks to worry about.