intercooler core source and recommendations
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intercooler core source and recommendations I'm getting set up to build a better fitting air-air for my truck and I'm finding a pretty wide price range on similar size cores.
Bell, garrett, spearco...there are quite a few marques out there...more than I expected really.
Looks like good things are said about treadstone cores, and the price is certainly attractive.
I have space for about 35" long by 16" tall (with tanks) The current 3" thick VS intercooler is tight, thickness wise but I could make room if a 3.5" core would make a big gain.
My current combo is an Lq4, 222/228 @ .050" .566/.571 on a 115+2, VS 78/75 through a 4l80e with a 3600 stall. I'd like to see 750 at the wheel on pump + meth spray if possible. Not a lot of e85 here, but I have the capability to tune for it if need be.
Bell, garrett, spearco...there are quite a few marques out there...more than I expected really.
Looks like good things are said about treadstone cores, and the price is certainly attractive.
I have space for about 35" long by 16" tall (with tanks) The current 3" thick VS intercooler is tight, thickness wise but I could make room if a 3.5" core would make a big gain.
My current combo is an Lq4, 222/228 @ .050" .566/.571 on a 115+2, VS 78/75 through a 4l80e with a 3600 stall. I'd like to see 750 at the wheel on pump + meth spray if possible. Not a lot of e85 here, but I have the capability to tune for it if need be.
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I comprehend that there is a wide performance spectrum in the core makes I listed.
I'm hoping for some opinions on bang for the buck cores. I'm not shooting for the moon, I just want a better fitting cooler and since I'm going through the hassle I'd like it to be a little more efficient than the China core it's replacing.
I can't fit a 4" + thick core without major rework.
I'm hoping for some opinions on bang for the buck cores. I'm not shooting for the moon, I just want a better fitting cooler and since I'm going through the hassle I'd like it to be a little more efficient than the China core it's replacing.
I can't fit a 4" + thick core without major rework.
There is a car Denmah has been tuning at 1350 hp with twin china intercoolers.
Personally, I'm running VS racing IC's. (Car hasn't been started yet but many, many builds have used these north of 900 whp)
Personally, I'm running VS racing IC's. (Car hasn't been started yet but many, many builds have used these north of 900 whp)
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the issue is how the available china intercoolers fit my set up.
trust me i dont afraid of china race parts. dudes build the great wall---they're a-ok in my book.
i'm just looking for a middle of the road core thats available in different sizes and configs...cross flow, vertical flow etc...and not too hard on the pocket book.
i cant really justify a garrett core thats costs as much or more as my motor, cam, turbo and piping.
looking like treadstone is gonna be my jam
trust me i dont afraid of china race parts. dudes build the great wall---they're a-ok in my book.
i'm just looking for a middle of the road core thats available in different sizes and configs...cross flow, vertical flow etc...and not too hard on the pocket book.
i cant really justify a garrett core thats costs as much or more as my motor, cam, turbo and piping.
looking like treadstone is gonna be my jam
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I'm pretty sure it clicked off its first 7 second pass on a single intercooler before they swapped to duals.