Intercooler Plumbing Size

[zukgod1]

Got it from Just Intercoolers on E Bay.

The End tanks are Cast (thick).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250219901631&rd=1


That's the one I bought.

[saurkraut]

Before IC I was hitting 40spi (spikes) and would hit 30psi regularly, pulled way hard.
Post IC I can hit 25 if I REALLY try, seems to be restricting the air flow as before IC @ 30psi there was a slight haze out the back and now there is a black cloud at the same gear/RPM.
?

From the Ebay add:

"Working Pressure: 10~30PSI:"
 
"Pressure Drop 1~4psi@35psi"

Looks like its doing exactly what its advertised to do.

Its too small for your application.

[OM617]

I agree, a 1-4psi drop is terrible. If you see more than a 1psi drop its too small.

[zukgod1]

So crap,,,

I dont think I can fit a larger one..

Looks to me like they put the same info on dang near all thier IC listings.
Kinda like a generic form..

I could prob fit a taller one if I went behind the front bumper. like a 11" tall one, but the listing as to pressure drop is the same..

[jimfoo]

Put one behind the bumper as well. Run 2 in parallel.

[zukgod1]

Put one behind the bumper as well. Run 2 in parallel.

Why not just run a taller single?
Way less plumbing.

[jimfoo]

Well I thought you said you couldn't fit a larger one. If you can go taller, then by all means, that's the way to go.

[zukgod1]

I mean really, I dont mind buying a larger IC (if I can fit it).
The one I have now will work fine for a stock engine just doesnt work like I want for the amount of fuel I'm pushing through.

I need to go out there with a tape measure I guess..

[zukgod1]

Well I thought you said you couldn't fit a larger one. If you can go taller, then by all means, that's the way to go.

I have a Sawzall, if I REALLY want to I can fit a larger one  :twisted:

[jimfoo]

Hehe, that's what I did to my entertainment center when I wanted a bigger tv. :lol:

[zukgod1]

So it's the general opinion then if I get a larger IC (more internal capacity that I will lessen the problems I'm having now correct?

I'm going to go see if I can get a larger one in there somehow, thinking of a 27x12x3.

Not to sure how I'm going to get from my 2" piping to a 2.5 or 3" inlet/outlet,,??
If it was a straight shot it wouldn’t be a big deal I don’t think but I have a 45deg bend in the inlet..

SH*T!!

[OM617]

Ta-Da!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-2-5-90-DEGREE-REDUCER-SILICONE-HOSE-1YR-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ160231318531QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-3-90-DEGREE-REDUCER-SILICONE-HOSE-1YR-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ150239146426QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-3-90-DEGREE-REDUCER-SILICONE-HOSE-1YR-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ160231318591QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[zukgod1]

Close, I need 45deg not 90deg..

[jimfoo]

just do a search then as I have seen 45 and other degree silicone bends on e-bay. If you want it, it is there.  :lol:

[zukgod1]

just do a search then as I have seen 45 and other degree silicone bends on e-bay. If you want it, it is there.  :lol:

I know I know, I'm just lazy and cant do E Bay @ work so I have to wait till later tonight when I'll certinally get busy and forget till I get to work tomorrow when the cycle starts over