Intercoolers: side flow vs top/bottom flow, work as well? pics inside.
Im looking at several large intercoolers that will be able to flow enough for the 700-800 rwhp.
This flows 2200 CFM (good for 1600 hp) for $650. Flow on a intercooler comes from the amount of rows. The longer the tube is the more time the intercooler can cool the air and more efficient it is. But i was going to use a NX intercooler sprayer on the intercooler which from tests weve done here at the shop drops air temp like 50-75 degrees (awesome actually).
So can i get away with this intercooler for the setup im doing?? I dont want to pay $1000 plus for a wide larger one, plus im out of room for a larger one.

this is a standard one that is the same size but flows side to side (less rows but alot longer), flows enough for like 600 hp....So i cant fit it in my chassis
This flows 2200 CFM (good for 1600 hp) for $650. Flow on a intercooler comes from the amount of rows. The longer the tube is the more time the intercooler can cool the air and more efficient it is. But i was going to use a NX intercooler sprayer on the intercooler which from tests weve done here at the shop drops air temp like 50-75 degrees (awesome actually).
So can i get away with this intercooler for the setup im doing?? I dont want to pay $1000 plus for a wide larger one, plus im out of room for a larger one.
this is a standard one that is the same size but flows side to side (less rows but alot longer), flows enough for like 600 hp....So i cant fit it in my chassis
Originally Posted by smokinHawk
corkey bell's maximum boost, states that intercoolers are better top to bottom, or more rows the better, instead of fewer longer rows.
I have heard the same thing numerous times as well...




