Why ATI intercoolers so heavy?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler AZ
Why ATI intercoolers so heavy?
Is it just me or does that small 2core intercooler seem really heavy for something out of aluminum? I'd swear it weighs twice as much as my Griffin radiator which is the same thickness and 4x the core area. Is there something drastically different in the cores these things use, or is it those cast end tanks??
Any comments on others- Spearco, Cartech?
Any comments on others- Spearco, Cartech?
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (gcrouse)
Yes, they do seem to be rather heavy. But one thing I can say is that they are not a fragile as a radaitor. At least for my L-98, being under the headlight bucket their streigth is a nice feature. I'm sure I would have crushed it easily suring installation if they were as fragile as a radaitor. Getting those hoses on is a tight squeeze.
Drifting
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From: Arvada CO
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (Flame Red)
Getting those hoses on is a tight squeeze.
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From: Boone NC
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (gcrouse)
My intercooler is very light weight. It is an ATI 2 core. Patrick96LT4 they do make a kit for your GS. ATI makes an intercooled setup for the 96 LT4"S. Call Mike at superchargers4less.com for more info.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (krivera)
How come everybody else has dual 1-cores in the headlight area, and I wound up with a single 2-core that sits in front of my radiator, blocking the air?
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From: Houston TX
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (gcrouse)
gcrouse,
The early L-98's (85-89) got the radiator mount and the 90-91 L-98's got the (2) single core intercoolers due to the revision of the angle of the radiator and the AC core.
The early L-98's (85-89) got the radiator mount and the 90-91 L-98's got the (2) single core intercoolers due to the revision of the angle of the radiator and the AC core.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fremont Oh
Re: Why ATI intercoolers so heavy? (AKS Racing)
I like the quality of the ATI I have the same as Blown96vette... seems they could use some help in the shipping department, but the weihght is about what I expected
Blown96vette your sytem looks great... if I ever get my hoses I'll have my car back together 10 weeks and counting... is your S/C an ATI ? How much boost you running?
Mo
Blown96vette your sytem looks great... if I ever get my hoses I'll have my car back together 10 weeks and counting... is your S/C an ATI ? How much boost you running?
Mo