So some of you may have seen my thread where i realized how ineficient my old intercooler was. I was loosing almost 15psi through my "600hp" ebay intercooler!

I ended up deciding on the Treadstone TRV259.. here are the specs:



1300 HP rated
Flows 1950 CFM @ 2psi pressure drop
Overall Size 26.50" X 15.00" X 3.50"
Core Size 25.00" X 9.00" X 3.50"
Vertical tube Cross-flow design
Cast end tanks with flow dividers


There are a few reasons why I went with this over a thicker horizontal tube unit. After talking with a few manufacturers, the general consensus is that a horizontal tube will have a higher pressure drop vs. a vertical. Most reccomend a vertical design for large displacement motors under 30psi. another benefit to a vertical is that you dont need as much core thickness to achieve the same cooling. This one is only 3.5" and is rated for 1300hp. This is very important in an Air to Air setup on our cars because the IC is blocking the radiator. Too thick of an IC could cause cooling issues. I wanted the best of both worlds, which is why I chose this IC.

Heres the downside: These are much harder to route tubing to and from because of the inlet and outlet locations. I had to cut off the inlet flange and weld on a cast 90 bend because it would have hit the headlight on the drivers side.


Im right in the middle of building it right now, and so far I got the IC mounted and 90% of the tubing cut and routed. Now all i need to do is finish up welding and add the bungs for IAT, Meth, and the BOV.

p.s. I just bought an eastwood TIG welder. I taught myself to TIG aluminum in a couple hours, and so far have only had it a week! I think i'm doing pretty well considering that!











I'll get more picture of the tubing later today!

I'm also going to do a seperate thread on "how to build an Intercooler system" with tips and trick for people who have never done it before!

 

Cool deal...

Whats up with the color of your car? What did you do? Plasti Dip it?

 

Also, how you liking that eastwood?

 

Haha it been like that for 6 months or so... I vinyl wrapped it in matte military green.









And the TIG welder, I was a little skeptical, but I love it!



I made this weld within an hour of turning the thing on and TIG'ing for the first time. I have NEVER TIG'd before, just watched a couple youtube videos and went at it! Not too bad i think. I'm getting a lot better at it now. Running off a 110V power strip (i know its not recommended) thats simultaneously running Florescent shop lights, a halogen light, and my garage stereo, it still has enough power to weld 1/4" alum. I tried some thicker stuff but it kept blowing the breaker on the strip. Does steel no problem. I'm happy so far!

 

lol@ the unsafe welding practice sick car man

 

Congrats on the GMHTP cover. Im waiting for my car to show up in the mag sometime soon as well. Waiting sucks.

 

I forgot to add... Im going to be making a shroud IN FRONT of the intercooler to force air into it. Should be pretty cool and one of a kind. I'll also be working on that tonight.



Thanks man! It took about 4 months from the photoshoot until my copy came in the mail!

 

I am curious to see the results of this. Good job on the tig welding. Not bad for a first timer. I learned to tig weld at a young age because thats what my dad does for a living, and I bought a miller dialarc 250hf about a month ago. I was looking at the eastwood machine, but ended up getting this setup for cheaper. Aluminum is tricky and you seem to have picked it up well. Cast is a little harder.

 

Did they not publish that issue yet if not i must have missed buying a copy that month

 

technically it is the november 2012 issue but i got mine in the mail and i got a few copies from Barnes & Noble already

 

You gona put it back on the dyno when you're finished to see what it pics up in power?

 

of course!! Thats the whole point I'll get some pressure drop and IAT readings as well!

 

very nice! I'd like to see how well your IC flows I got the treadstone TRTTC one for my setup, looks great and fit right between the front bumper supports.

 

what welder were you using?

 

first post, the Eastwood TIG 200. Its a china welder, but if you need a TIG on 110V, youre going to pay close to $3k for the miller diversion 180. I got this one new with a 3 year warranty for $900 shipped

 

Updates?

How does the treadstone compare to the ebay intercooler

 

Im pretty sure alot better

 

Love your car and all the work you’ve done, bad ***. Just a quick note on welding aluminum; It is very important to remove the top layer of oxidation. The oxidized aluminum has almost twice the melting point as the aluminum under it. If you don’t remove it with a clean stainless steel brush you might have some trouble. Hit it with the brush and clean it with some acetone. Work the pedal as you go. Looks great so far, but waned to share some helpful info that I didn’t quite get at first. Keep up the great work.

 

Nice car man!
I like to see the results.

 

I got treadstones TRST9 which is rated identical to that on my CTSV, like it a lot!

Funny im getting ready to do the v in the military green to, or atleast considering it. But looks soo sick on yours!
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]