Street Tuner Member 727 Member For: 22y 4m 14d Posted 10/05/05 05:01 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:01 AM Over the past couple of months we have been testing a new straight-fit intercooler for the XR6T which can be carried out as a true DIY installation. While it might not be the cheapest solution (although its very close!) on the market, the new straight fit cooler offers considerable design advantages over anything currently available. Most notable is the properly designed and aerodynamic end tank design which reduces pressure loss across the tube and fin core.Installation is simple, with one small area needing to be ground (see photo) and both the horn and power steering lines needing to be relocated. However hardware to do this is supplied in the kit along with every mounting bracket and required nuts/bolts, which makes the whole process simple. No hoses need to be cut or modified. The front bumper does not need to be cut, which makes the kit easily reversible and does not reduce the value of your vehicle.Notice the finish is highly polished aluminium, but can also be supplied in stealth black if required.TECHNICAL DATASTXR6T Intercooler -Core Dimensions: 450 x 285 x 73Core Type: Tube and fin low restrictionPressure Drop @ 300rwkw airflow: 0.6psiTemperature Drop @ 300rwkw airflow: 96in, 35out, 26 ambient. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyc Member 141 Member For: 22y 6m 28d Posted 10/05/05 05:12 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:12 AM (edited) That looks excellent mate. Couple of questions:How do those figures compare to the stock cooler, and...Does the kit come with really detailed instructions, with nice, big pictures? Edited 10/05/05 05:13 AM by mattyc Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 10/05/05 05:16 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:16 AM What brand is this Cooler? Any power results as yet?Rob... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV TRANNY Im the one and only Donating Members 3,557 Member For: 20y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: In my house Posted 10/05/05 05:17 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:17 AM Yeah how does it rate to a stock cooler.I have 300 rwkw on stock cooler but I know that im at the limit with it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Tuner Member 727 Member For: 22y 4m 14d Posted 10/05/05 05:27 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/05 05:27 AM (edited) The kit comes with complete instructions (which is where the photos I used came from!) and is really quite easy to install. The core is Australian made tube and fin, not cheap low performance Chinese core like many others. Typically our cooler increases charge air cooling efficiency over the stocker around 60% - 70%, and reduces pressure drop around 80%. So, its pretty bloody good. Actual power gains depend on the hardware involved, but this cooler will still be efficient at 330 - 350rwkw. Edited 10/05/05 05:28 AM by Street Tuner Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV TRANNY Im the one and only Donating Members 3,557 Member For: 20y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: In my house Posted 10/05/05 05:30 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:30 AM Will may power increase over the stock set up.Im currently running 11 psi Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Tuner Member 727 Member For: 22y 4m 14d Posted 10/05/05 05:33 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/05 05:33 AM Power increase depends on a lot of other factors, such as the state of engine tune etc. However if you current have 300rwkw with the stock cooler, you should easily make 320rwkw+ with lower air temperatures using our intercooler. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV TRANNY Im the one and only Donating Members 3,557 Member For: 20y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: In my house Posted 10/05/05 05:36 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 05:36 AM Thanks mate.When im ready I will PM you. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 22y 2m Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 10/05/05 06:36 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 06:36 AM Martin have you got pics of the standard cooler together with the aftermarket one.....that way the guys will get a better idea of the size.Is it similar to the size of the Typhoon one. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 4m 14d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/05/05 07:12 AM Share Posted 10/05/05 07:12 AM This one is .... 450 * 285 * 73 mmStock is ........370 * 175 * 55 mm so 2.6 times original volume.Brian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/17498-ase-upgrade-intercooler/#findComment-251412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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