18x12x3 intercooler and silicone couplers
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Im thing of gettting a larger intercooler, if I can sell this one.
It is a chrome 18x12x3 intercooler with 3 inch diameter inlet and outlet, and (2) 3 inch to 2 inch couplers (black).
The intercooler on ebay is $75 shipped. Mine is not used much, less than 5k miles. Still clean. Im thinking $95 shipped, seeing as the cheapest couplers I can find are $20, so It would cost $120 ish new.
I will only sell if I can get reid of the intercooler and couplers, seperate would be $65 for the intercooler and $35 for the couplers.
The intercooler works great, seeing like low 80 degree intake temps when its around 70 degrees outside, and thats being run fairly hard.
It is a chrome 18x12x3 intercooler with 3 inch diameter inlet and outlet, and (2) 3 inch to 2 inch couplers (black).
The intercooler on ebay is $75 shipped. Mine is not used much, less than 5k miles. Still clean. Im thinking $95 shipped, seeing as the cheapest couplers I can find are $20, so It would cost $120 ish new.
I will only sell if I can get reid of the intercooler and couplers, seperate would be $65 for the intercooler and $35 for the couplers.
The intercooler works great, seeing like low 80 degree intake temps when its around 70 degrees outside, and thats being run fairly hard.
The size you suggest is a 450 hp intercooler. It will be heavier and block more rad air than necessary. What specific benefit do you expect from this thing?
I do understand costs, but I'm not sure I understand using twice the IC needed.
I do understand costs, but I'm not sure I understand using twice the IC needed.
Corky the core on that IC is 11x12x3. I did the same "upgrade" to a 18x12x3 core, difference is 7*F delta compared to +20*F. No adverse effects on the cooling system so far. I am missing a few hundred RPM of spool which I assume is due from the extra pressure drop, but it's nice to see a flat intake temp in my logs at full boost.
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