Do I need to intercool?
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Do I need to intercool? im gonna be running a bone stock 5.3 with an mp t70.
I have a Snow performance stage 2 kit with dual nozzles.
Im planning to start out around 8psi boost but go up to 15psi
I believe stock 5.3s have around 9.5:1 compression ratio
so
can I get by without an intercooler?
and do I want to run 50/50 meth/water, or go straight meth?
I have a Snow performance stage 2 kit with dual nozzles.
Im planning to start out around 8psi boost but go up to 15psi
I believe stock 5.3s have around 9.5:1 compression ratio
so
can I get by without an intercooler?
and do I want to run 50/50 meth/water, or go straight meth?
100% meth dont mixs. Start the meth at 1 -2 psi. I would still do the intercooler
But if you have high GPH nozzles and a good pump. and no room for intercooler you could get away with out it .
But if you have high GPH nozzles and a good pump. and no room for intercooler you could get away with out it .
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thanks guys. I think youve scared me into putting an intercooler on my build sheet.
what is a good one, inexpensive one for my needs (t70) that will cool enough without too much pressure drop?
what is a good one, inexpensive one for my needs (t70) that will cool enough without too much pressure drop?
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guys, where can I get an education on intercooler sizing and type, etc for my needs?
I heard bar and plate is better and I also heard to want the inlet outlet on the long side vs the short side, but all the ones I see on ebay are tiny.
if I get short side entry exit , will a bar and plate 24x12x3 be enough?
I heard bar and plate is better and I also heard to want the inlet outlet on the long side vs the short side, but all the ones I see on ebay are tiny.
if I get short side entry exit , will a bar and plate 24x12x3 be enough?
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ok, here is my developing dilemma.
Im reading that the intercooler is not needed at low boost pressures. Im also reading that the ubiquitous ebay 31x12x3 flows 700cfm(I cant fit the 4" model). at higher pressures, where an intercooler is needed my cfm needs are 864
Im wondering what actually happens to those 164 cfm and if I would be better of going without the intercooler and throwing a bunch of meth at it
Im reading that the intercooler is not needed at low boost pressures. Im also reading that the ubiquitous ebay 31x12x3 flows 700cfm(I cant fit the 4" model). at higher pressures, where an intercooler is needed my cfm needs are 864
Im wondering what actually happens to those 164 cfm and if I would be better of going without the intercooler and throwing a bunch of meth at it
Last edited by 71 chevy; Sep 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM.
you don't want to rely on only meth. If the nozzle clogs or the tank runs out you're screwed. My friend melted 3 of his pistons because he was running 7psi and the meth tank ran out during a hard run
Im reading that the intercooler is not needed at low boost pressures. Im also reading that the ubiquitous ebay 31x12x3 flows 700cfm(I cant fit the 4" model). at higher pressures, where an intercooler is needed my cfm needs are 864
Even though the core measures 23"Wx6"Tx4.5" deep, it has 36 vertical channels for hot air and has a cfm of 2074. The same dimension core from the same company (Bell) that has side-to-side channels flows only in the mid-700 range with the same pressure drop.
Jim
