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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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hey guys i want some feedback on intercoolers.i was looking into the precision intercooler but its 600 bucks figure i can save some money by getting a cheaper one. so any advice whats a nice brand?are ebay's any good depending on seller?
looking for right now for 450 rwhp but later 675 rwhp so i will like just to buy one not two
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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I had an OBX model that I sold. Seemed like a decent piece. I believe they go for 250 new on ebay.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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mine has done well with 700rwhp so far
24x12x4 one
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bowtieman81
I had an OBX model that I sold. Seemed like a decent piece. I believe they go for 250 new on ebay.
Thats a little high.
I have the 3" for $175.00 shipped and the 4" for $225.00 shipped. (lower 48)
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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trt what brand are they?and whats the 3 in max and 4 in max?
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they are OBX type intercoolers. The 3" is good 600 - 700 and the 4" to 800
They have polished tanks and come with bungs welded on and extras along with bolts.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by trtturbo
they are OBX type intercoolers. The 3" is good 600 - 700 and the 4" to 800
They have polished tanks and come with bungs welded on and extras along with bolts.

We've used both from TRT.The 3" we did 710rwhp-boost limited and we are at 820rwhp with the 4".The intake temps are way down.Maybe 40 degree's at most above ambient with 15psi =800hp/790tq after going through 5 gears on the highway (170mph)
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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I'm running a treadstone, think the actual core surface is 28x8x4 said it was good to 700hp, guess we'll see.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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is this similar to what your runnin?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

i know its an ebay piece, so not sure of quality, but couldnt that size support 400-500hp?
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OBX 3incher here.
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
is this similar to what your runnin?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

i know its an ebay piece, so not sure of quality, but couldnt that size support 400-500hp?
SIMILAR. But mine I beleive the overall was 31x8x4 with 2.5/2.5.
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31x8x4 with 2.5/2.5
thats what i was lookin for to fit under the bumper rather than behind. I think itll fit.

heres that 30x8x3.5
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
thats what i was lookin for to fit under the bumper rather than behind. I think itll fit.
Glad I'm not the only one running my intercooler EXACTLY like that. Had to cut the airdam a bit to get the charge pipe from the turbo up in there. =) Where'd you fasten brackets on your car? I had to cut the hell out of the front "cover", had to cut it back quite a few inches to make the IC exposed to air. How well do you feel your IC works laying that way?
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That pic is from a setup im mimicking. Ive heard a 30x8x3.5 should do good enough for 4-500hp. heres the thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...6&page=2&pp=20

Im gonna try and PM him to see if theres any update. Im interested in IATs with that location. You just cut that rock shield hanging down where the 3 hangers are located on the IC. Then bolt it up. Heres his quote
when you will have front bumper with styrofoam out ,- its just so nice and easy, I drilled one hole upfront and have another 3 mounts on the other side(see on the pic). bolt that on and done.
I may just buy the cheapy ebay piece just to get an idea...at $100+shipping its not too bad.

EDIT: just saw your other post so you know the one im talking about

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