Stock Intercooler R.I.P.

[Jim Fulmer]

Well you guessed it, after 2 years of pounding on the stock cooler she finally gave up, I've noticed over the last 2 weeks that the quick light throttle spool is gone and cruise EGT's were up 100 degrees this weekend on a 400 mile trip and boost was at 3-4 psi, but it wasn't till I was driving back from the store at 800 degrees and zero boost that it really showed up. Today I pressure tested the system and it was leaking huge, so fare well to my little stock friend that has taken the beating..... say 1000 times over 50 psi :{ you have taken me far but it's time to make way for your Big Brother.



Jim

 

[Sled Puller]

Dang Jim, I lost my stocker like 3rd pull with little twins 3 years ago!! Of course I only had about 500 dyno hp.....

 

[Jim Fulmer]

The funny part about it was when I called Piers to ask about the new cooler it had just came in that day, what timing!



I should have it and in next week then begin the R&D, I'm looking forward to trying a real intercooler out as I have a ton of data and examples of boost and temps.



Jim

 

[Big MAK]

Tell us more... . new intercooler? What boost numbers is it supposed to hold up to?

 

[F8LDOSE]

Jim, my intercooler Piers had made for me is the real deal. It was custom made to my measurements, w/ a 4" thick core, 4" inlet/outlets. Hows a 125 degree intake temp with a 1800 degree exhaust temp while on the dyno, @ 80psi? I'm pretty sure it's good for 110psi.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Spearco/Turbonetics will custom make you an IC - hang onto your hat, though... they ain't cheap.



http://www.turboneticsinc.com/fabrication.html



Matt

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Jim, my intercooler Piers had made for me is the real deal. It was custom made to my measurements, w/ a 4" thick core, 4" inlet/outlets. Hows a 125 degree intake temp with a 1800 degree exhaust temp while on the dyno, @ 80psi? I'm pretty sure it's good for 110psi.



I remember Piers telling me about that one, I may bounce some numbers off you as a comparison before I go public. I know your idea and I may do that too but this is more for the folks on here, I'm just the tester right now but if it works good I may ask to keep/buy it!



Jim