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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Hi,

Builbing up a single turbo LS1 T70 turbo, forged 346, plan to run up to 12- 14 psi.

Can either squeese a 600x300x75 or a 500x300x100 which shoul I go for /

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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The bigger the better since we are size limited. I would put the largest horizontal flow IC in for a single turbo install. Horizontal flow will have better thermal eff. Vertical flow will have less pressure drop, but will not remove the heat as well.
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so thats a vote for the 600x300x75 !
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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The intecooler's we have used in the past, are close to the 600X300X75.
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which dimension is the air flowing, you want to have the air enter a larger area, more imortantly then the distance it travels (somewhat)
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I also vote 600x300 if at all possible for that much boost. Sounds like we'll be running about the same setup, cept the new shortblock will be a stroker. Hope it runs like a champ man.
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