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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Hey guys, a friend gave me this Intercooler, I was wondering if it is big enough for me to use with a 5.3 and a MP70 turbo in my 85 buick regal. My goal is around the 500-550whp mark. The motor will be running ported 241 heads with prc springs, 220/220 581/581 with a 114 lsa cam, ls2 HD timing chain, arp rod bolts and 60lb injectors. Do you think I'll hit my goal using this intercooler?

The core is 19x11.5 by 3 inches deep, the total dimensions are 25x11.5 and the inlet and outlet are 2.5. What do you guys think?

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im no expert but i think it should be fine with good airflow
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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is that an EVO intercooler???
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i think with thouse ends it will make it a PITA to make work and look good
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And the fins are in pretty bad shape. You will be better off with a new crap-bay intercooler than that one.
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That is a stock EVO I/C. Totally insufficient for what you are doing.
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yeah it is a stock Evo intercooler, I just thought maybe it would work since its pretty much the same size as the one on ebay for the regals, the only difference is the ones on ebay are 4 inches deep instead of the 3 but the rest of the core is the same size. And it fit so good behind the grille on the regal too

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So, I guess what Im asking is... Is the extra 1 inch in depth that important? or will I reach my goals using this one, since the only difference is the depth.

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Anyone else have any insight on this? I just really want to know if I run this intercooler is it going to really hurt my performance or not.

Any help will be appreciated!

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I say try it. If it does not wrk out then change it.
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Originally Posted by 03supercharged
I just really want to know if I run this intercooler is it going to really hurt my performance or not.
As it has been stated, yes.
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