Intercooler Recommendations
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jasper GA
Intercooler Recommendations
My F1C Procharged 427 retains the twin intercoolers that came with the kit in 2006; my tuner tells me that they are restricting the combo, even at 12 psi. I'd like a recommendation for a large, single cooler that will free up more power. BTW, I'm currently at 903 at the wheels on 93 octane and meth.
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Treadstone (#TRTTC9 - 3164) is pretty nice & only $500.
+Core Size, 25" X 9" X 3.5"
+1-3" outlet and 2-2.5" inlets (I think It's also available with 3.5" outlets)
+Outlet is angled 15 degrees
+1950 CFM flow rate
+1300 HP efficient
+Core Size, 25" X 9" X 3.5"
+1-3" outlet and 2-2.5" inlets (I think It's also available with 3.5" outlets)
+Outlet is angled 15 degrees
+1950 CFM flow rate
+1300 HP efficient
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My F1C Procharged 427 retains the twin intercoolers that came with the kit in 2006; my tuner tells me that they are restricting the combo, even at 12 psi. I'd like a recommendation for a large, single cooler that will free up more power. BTW, I'm currently at 903 at the wheels on 93 octane and meth.
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just make sure to specify the big one... it's a 3" inlet on the passenger side and 4" outlet to the tb... they make them with a tial flange on the driver side but I'm sure you could have them leave that end sealed off if you want to put you bov in a different spot
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Correct, it's a US core and the rest is made/bent/welded here. The US cores are significantly more expensive. The flow can be recreated, or close to it with a China core, but the quality of the core and the corrosion resistance is substantially different, like the price tag..
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I don't see the logic in buying an expensive car and modding it with cheap (made in China) parts. If you're gonna do that then why not get yourself a nice used Dodge Neon, throw some green wheels on it (camber them way out), add a large bore fart-can muffler and kick some azz 
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
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I don't see the logic in buying an expensive car and modding it with cheap (made in China) parts. If you're gonna do that then why not get yourself a nice used Dodge Neon, throw some green wheels on it (camber them way out), add a large bore fart-can muffler and kick some azz
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
Dave is having a bad day here guys. But looks like what he is saying here is true.
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Correct, it's a US core and the rest is made/bent/welded here. The US cores are significantly more expensive. The flow can be recreated, or close to it with a China core, but the quality of the core and the corrosion resistance is substantially different, like the price tag..
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I don't see the logic in buying an expensive car and modding it with cheap (made in China) parts. If you're gonna do that then why not get yourself a nice used Dodge Neon, throw some green wheels on it (camber them way out), add a large bore fart-can muffler and kick some azz
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
But, then again, anytime I list something for sale on here, I get low ball offers for less than half of what I'm asking. So, I can see the market for "Made in China"
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