When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Just got back from testing with the fixed boost leaks. I think the results speak for themselves, it was about 92F outside. I'll probably grab that precision 12800 soon when I get the ***** to drive around with a shiny intercooler filling the mouth of the car in Cali.
I got another question regarding the compressor efficiency. I've been meaning to fab up my 3" exhaust system but have been putting it off. As of right now its a 3" downpipe mated directly to a 2.25" stock midpipe and ends under the car. Would that affect efficiency at all? I'd assume so? Maybe partially?
Just got back from testing with the fixed boost leaks. I think the results speak for themselves, it was about 92F outside. I'll probably grab that precision 12800 soon when I get the ***** to drive around with a shiny intercooler filling the mouth of the car in Cali.
I got another question regarding the compressor efficiency. I've been meaning to fab up my 3" exhaust system but have been putting it off. As of right now its a 3" downpipe mated directly to a 2.25" stock midpipe and ends under the car. Would that affect efficiency at all? I'd assume so? Maybe partially?
i just fitted my 475hp Garrett core. It's a perfect fit for NB nose. 34x6.5x3. IAT went from peaking @ 130-140F with vibrant 12800 to 101F with the Garrett. The Garrett core is insanely good and that's 22psi from a gtx2860 gen2. Happy with how it turned out. Don't be afraid to go big.
Also with a 2.25" exhaust you are severely limiting your power. I think an easy +20whp will be achieved with a 3". Also you'll spool faster
Yeah, I figured there was a good portion of power left up on the table. Where did you get your intercooler? I'm curious to how much that garret one was. Or did you buy the core and fab up the endtanks?
Yeah, I figured there was a good portion of power left up on the table. Where did you get your intercooler? I'm curious to how much that garret one was. Or did you buy the core and fab up the endtanks?
ATP turbo sells them in two flavors one is 400hp core, 28x6.5x3 and the other is the core I went with. $475 and $575 respectively but it's the best intercooler you can get. I did my research. The Garrett stuff is just really good.
Endtanks are part of the cost they come welded on and ready to rock.
ATP turbo sells them in two flavors one is 400hp core, 28x6.5x3 and the other is the core I went with. $475 and $575 respectively but it's the best intercooler you can get. I did my research. The Garrett stuff is just really good.
Endtanks are part of the cost they come welded on and ready to rock.
DAMN. I'll take a look but my wallet probably won't. But those temps are fantastic! Thanks for the info. I'll probably end up going with the Precision core one. I might just fab up my exhaust first and drive the car in the evenings for now or something. It doesn't have AC anyways lul. Thanks for the help yall, once I get a new intercooler I'll post some temps in this thread or the other one regarding the IAT temps.
OP, you don't need a $600 intercooler. Buy a good ebay intercooler and spend the rest on exhaust. I spent less than $125 for a perfectly adequate intercooler for my application, and I'm asking much more from mine than you are from yours.
OP, you don't need a $600 intercooler. Buy a good ebay intercooler and spend the rest on exhaust. I spent less than $125 for a perfectly adequate intercooler for my application, and I'm asking much more from mine than you are from yours.
Always do your own research.
I know I went overboard but I have always wanted a Garrett and it's probably the last intercooler I'm ever gonna need unless it gets destroyed somehow.
Just an update. 3in exhaust helped quite a bit with intake temps. I can go through a couple of gears before temps hit like 140F unlike before where regardless of what gear I was doing the pull it'd just spike to 130F+. Vibrant 12800 is coming later this week so I'll post some data with that intercooler once I get the chance.
Just know with the Vibrant 12800 mounting location is key. If you have it to far forward in the mouth you will block airflow and cause over heating issues.
Just know with the Vibrant 12800 mounting location is key. If you have it to far forward in the mouth you will block airflow and cause over heating issues.
I was gonna place it (hopefully) where my old intercooler was. It sat right in front of the AC condenser. How does pushing it too far forward affect coolant temps? Is it the low pressure zone it creates in the big gap?
If its to far forward in the mouth it blocks air from getting around and to the radiator. You want air to pass through the intercooler and around it to the radiator.
It is just something to watch out for when you get it in and start mounting.
If its to far forward in the mouth it blocks air from getting around and to the radiator. You want air to pass through the intercooler and around it to the radiator.
It is just something to watch out for when you get it in and start mounting.
Brackets fabbed up and the IC is mounted. Gonna do test drives soon, but midday is like 105F+ weather so I can't really get any runs comparing to the older intercooler cause of temp difference. Plus no AC....
Just got back from a quick drive on a 90F day. WOW
Take a guess which ones the Vibrant...
Both runs are on wastegate pressure and the vibrant made more boost. So I guess the old intercooler had larger of a pressure drop? Or more of a restriction? Anyway, a 3-degree difference between ambient and intake temps is insane. Also, this is without any ducting on the car so maybe adding some will help more. Thanks for the recommendation guys.
07-06-2020, 10:41 PM
I'll probably grab that precision 12800 soon when I get the ***** to drive around with a shiny intercooler filling the mouth of the car in Cali.
0
DAMN. I'll take a look but my wallet probably won't. But those temps are fantastic! Thanks for the info. I'll probably end up going with the Precision core one. I might just fab up my exhaust first and drive the car in the evenings for now or something. It doesn't have AC anyways lul. Thanks for the help yall, once I get a new intercooler I'll post some temps in this thread or the other one regarding the IAT temps.
