Intercooler With No Cutting Involved?

[CSV_LS1]

A mate of mine wants to upgrade his bf xrT with a larger cooler and shorter plumbing.

Is there any aftermarket intercooler (one that doesn't reverse the piping like stock) that will fit without having to shave any metal? Moving brackets no problem. I've looked at all the ones talked about on the forums but none seem to fit the bill?

Thanks

[Ninka]

If I understand you correctly, then maybe an APS cooler with their funny cross-over pipe running in front of the engine, and an air filter where the battery current sits.

I dont really see how you can dramatically shorten the turbo outlet lenght, without changing the plenum (Like Nizpro).

[CSV_LS1]

Sorry yes, a custom plenum is planned.

Edited 06/06/06 04:08 PM by CSV_LS1

[Ninka]

Sorry yes, a custom plenum is planned.

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Then the Nizpro cooler should go in without cutting anything.

I'm fitting mine within a couple of weeks, so will know more then

[Guest]

Sorry yes, a custom plenum is planned.

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Then the Nizpro cooler should go in without cutting anything.

I'm fitting mine within a couple of weeks, so will know more then

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yes that's correct

I also have one too!

if your interested its the first style cooler kit I made!

[Process West]

A mate of mine wants to upgrade his bf xrT with a larger cooler and shorter plumbing.

Is there any aftermarket intercooler (one that doesn't reverse the piping like stock) that will fit without having to shave any metal? Moving brackets no problem. I've looked at all the ones talked about on the forums but none seem to fit the bill?

Thanks

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Hold off untill mid next week..I will have what you need.

Kevin

[CSV_LS1]

What price are we talking?

[Fat-Tony]

PWR are ment to be bringing something out in the next couple of weeks that will eliminate the stock pipe work keep your eye on their web page

[Process West]

PWR are ment to be bringing something out in the next couple of weeks that will eliminate the stock pipe work keep your eye on their web page

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PWR cores (K&J Radiators cores) are of the extruded type and will never be as efficient as a bar & plate core. The below pic shows the charge row from a PWR unit on the bottom and on top is a section of a bar & plate core. Notice the PWR part is extruded. The is no deviation to the air flow...all of the fins are unbroken and in a straight line so the air doesnt have to do any "work' to get through the core. The result is poor efficiency. They do show minimal pressure drop but that is because there is no resistance to the airflow.

The bar & plate section on the other hand has offset fins. This causes the air flow to deviate on its path through the core...more heat exchange happens and the result is lower charge air temps and more power.

Many times I have back to back tested a PWR core against an exact same sized bar & plate and the B&P better results every time.

Kevin

Edited 07/06/06 11:30 AM by Process West

[Process West]

What price are we talking?

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Around the $1350 mark for a complete kit. Watch the Forum Sponsors section mid next week for a new thread on this new intercooler and the test results.

Kevin

Edited 07/06/06 11:30 AM by Process West