97 Camaro LS1(346) 76MM Turbo Build Thread
10-02-2013, 10:56 AM
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The block went to HED for the machine work then I carried it to Dusty at BHP for assembly. Getting closer......
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10-02-2013, 12:24 PM
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I'm hoping 3200. During the turbo build I have done a few things to drop some weight and over the Winter I will do drag brakes and speed glass in the front and rear.
10-02-2013, 05:41 PM
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Looks good, which intercooler is that?! And price? Starting to piece together my first front mount kit and I really like that intercooler, same with radiator?
10-02-2013, 09:45 PM
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A lot of research went into this intercooler. It was design and built by Bell intercoolers. This was the convo with Bell......
- Considering the 1300 BHP at approx. 28 psig (Air-Flow of 1,50 CFM), respectively, avoiding an excessive Pressure-Loss, it is necessary to change the Intercooler-Design from a “Cross-Flow” to a “Vertical-Flow”
- the recommended Core-Size is a= 4.5”, B= 28.0”, C= 6.0”
- that requires one of the 4” Ducts to be on top and one on the bottom
- considering that the max. Height is 12.1”, allowing the End-Tank to be 3” tall, the Ducts have to have an oval intersection between the Duct and the End-Tank, transitioning to a round Cross-Section
- to achieve an optimum Air-Flow-Distribution through the Core, the Inlet-Side End-Tank will be equipped with an Air-Guide
Gerhard M Schruf
Flows 1650 cfm
Mine flows 2250 cfm
A little more info. A vertical intercooler has more than twice the amount of tubes for the air to travel through making it easier to cool the air. Also the biggest amount of cooling is done in the first 4 inches in the intercooler. Long story short if you go vertical style it can be smaller, flow way better, and cool just as good if not better. Down side is they cost a lot more, mine was $1200
- Considering the 1300 BHP at approx. 28 psig (Air-Flow of 1,50 CFM), respectively, avoiding an excessive Pressure-Loss, it is necessary to change the Intercooler-Design from a “Cross-Flow” to a “Vertical-Flow”
- the recommended Core-Size is a= 4.5”, B= 28.0”, C= 6.0”
- that requires one of the 4” Ducts to be on top and one on the bottom
- considering that the max. Height is 12.1”, allowing the End-Tank to be 3” tall, the Ducts have to have an oval intersection between the Duct and the End-Tank, transitioning to a round Cross-Section
- to achieve an optimum Air-Flow-Distribution through the Core, the Inlet-Side End-Tank will be equipped with an Air-Guide
Gerhard M Schruf
Flows 1650 cfm
Mine flows 2250 cfm
A little more info. A vertical intercooler has more than twice the amount of tubes for the air to travel through making it easier to cool the air. Also the biggest amount of cooling is done in the first 4 inches in the intercooler. Long story short if you go vertical style it can be smaller, flow way better, and cool just as good if not better. Down side is they cost a lot more, mine was $1200
10-03-2013, 04:45 AM
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Well, it costs more, it weighs more, in class racing normally there is a weight penalty for having it, plus it's a lot of damn work and money keeping it drained and full of fresh ice. You would be amazed at how much ice you go through at a weekend long event.
10-04-2013, 04:43 AM
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Yeah I know, I didn't want to drop that much coin but Bell told me if you drop more than 1.5 psi then you do not have the right intercooler for the job. So I figured I would spend that much now and get what I needed instead of spending $200-$500 for an intercooler that's holding me back and not right for the set up, I view that as wasted money.
10-04-2013, 06:31 AM
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Yeah I know, I didn't want to drop that much coin but Bell told me if you drop more than 1.5 psi then you do not have the right intercooler for the job. So I figured I would spend that much now and get what I needed instead of spending $200-$500 for an intercooler that's holding me back and not right for the set up, I view that as wasted money.
