ajw2500hd

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what is better about running a good intercooler vs. the ebay intercooler?
i would like to install f1a on my ls3 this winter and i need to know what intercooler to go with! also car will be on the street alot, so not sure if the better intercooler helps in traffic or what? thanks aj

speedcrazy2

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cooler intake temps=period




what is your setup and goals with it?

ajw2500hd

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800 rwhp street car!! 98 camaro 6 speed with ls3

smokinHawk

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for me since im cheap the ebay ones are good enough for me on that power level.
i cut and welded one endcap around and put a 4" outlet on it to make it a little more efficient since i have a welder and didnt cost me but the 4" bend.

ajw2500hd

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will that also sounds like a good idea!! so all i would need is some alum. 4 inch end caps?
also does the intercooler have anything to do with overheating of the car in traffic?

Fondle

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over heating? thats what a radiator is for

the intercooler just brings your intake temperature down, so you might idle at a higher IAT in traffic, but once you get going again your IAT's should drop

Urban Legend

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I think he is talking about radiator air flow.

ajw2500hd

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yes!! thank you! just wanted to see if anyone has problems before i spend lots of $$$$$$

mean94lt1

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i love my setup only had it together for a little bit but no problems so far and mine is the ebay one and works great

mr_biscuitz

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On my D1 set-up last year with a stock cubed engine and the procharger single big fan my car ran a little hot when it was like 100 outside but never too bad. You could run the a/c as well but it would jump another 10-15 deg or so. And the ebay intercoolers have been way fast so I wouldn't worry about it. Yes the more $ you spend it might end up showing a gain but not going to be a huge difference. On my turbo build this winter we cut off one end cap and welded on a new with the cap on top to get a better flow across the whole core compared to just flowing right across.

ajw2500hd

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what the best ebay intercooler to get and does anyone know the size?

mean94lt1

iTrader: (34)

31 or 32x12x4 cx racing is the one i have

XtremeDime

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running a smaller mishimoto intercooler. Its black so you cant see it easy and it fit between the fog lights.