Author Topic: (more) intercooler questions and Hybred K26/K24 (Read 1892 times)

Kudagra · « **on:** September 11, 2006, 09:11:06 pm »

So...I have an Audi 5000 Intercooler and the turbo (k26). I also have a Saab 900 all Aluminum intercooler.

Which intercooler is better?

And can I make a hybred with the K26 impeller and the K24 Turbine?

rabbid79 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2006, 12:42:46 am »

Efficiency and installation issues aside, the Saab all-aluminum intercooler (presumably with welded end tanks) is the safer bet. A long time ago I popped the end tank off of a 5000 intercooler running around 1.2 bar of boost. Loud as hell too. When increasing the boost of their 5000 turbo gasers, some people actually put a metal strap all the way around the intercooler to keep the end tanks on! At relatively light boost levels, I'm sure the 5000 intercooler would be fine though. If I'm not mistaken, the K26 is what the S4 runs. What are you putting it on?

Kudagra · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2006, 07:56:25 am »

Its going on a 86 Jetta 1.6td. Saving up now for a Giles pump...but Ive come across an Audi 5K at my buddys J/y. Yea its the welded Saab cooler.

Kudagra · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2006, 08:08:00 pm »

bueller?