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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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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
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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cooler intake temps=period




what is your setup and goals with it?
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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800 rwhp street car!! 98 camaro 6 speed with ls3
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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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.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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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?
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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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
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fondle
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
I think he is talking about radiator air flow.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
I think he is talking about radiator air flow.
yes!! thank you! just wanted to see if anyone has problems before i spend lots of $$$$$$
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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
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what the best ebay intercooler to get and does anyone know the size?
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running a smaller mishimoto intercooler. Its black so you cant see it easy and it fit between the fog lights.
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