Batlground: Custom Intercooler and Piping

[batlbrandon]

We started this project on Mon. We took a Garrett intercooler core (14 x 22 x 2.75) and fabricated the end tanks, inlet/outlet tubes, associated piping, and mounting tabs for a customer. This intercooler fits behind the bumper beam and requires NO TRIMMING of the bumper cover.

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[seanrg1116]

Whats the cost on something like that..............
I could use a better intercooler for my civic

[punkr6]

Whats the cost on something like that..............
I could use a better intercooler for my civic
X2

[SleepingTalon]

Just call the shop to get the correct quote. It's easier to get a hold of someone that way.

[slostang]

turbo s197? nice!

[speedminded]

Beautiful! Ever combined multiple cores?

[batlbrandon]

Actually we are doing a custom set up for an IS300, that will be 2 cores stacked so inlet and outlet are on the same side.

Costs will vary based on size and application. If you would like a quote please call or email.

[Maki]

hmm i have is300, sounds interesting, post pics, i might be interested

[Tracy]

Actually we are doing a custom set up for an IS300, that will be 2 cores stacked so inlet and outlet are on the same side.

Costs will vary based on size and application. If you would like a quote please call or email.Weird. Now that I don't come to the shop, I don't know all of this stuff. What does 2 cores do? Make it cooler (as in cold not kool dude) or sumpin?

[chnco]

2 cores = Twice the volume and surface area.

Twice the volume and surface area = cooler charge = bigger pressure drop = more power = maybe a bit more lag (minimal)

This is common sense Tracy

[Tracy]

2 cores = Twice the volume and surface area.

Twice the volume and surface area = cooler charge = bigger pressure drop = more power = maybe a bit more lag (minimal)

This is common sense TracyI only know what I am told when it comes to cars. I figured cooler, but gawd. Meanie.

[Maki]

2 smaller cores added together could be the same as one big one, depending on fin arrangement pressure drop could be minimal. you have to weigh which is going to be worse, the pressure drop and friction from more elaborate piping bends or more core which also causes the same. depending on quality of cores it might be smarter. we shall see

[speedminded]

Weird. Now that I don't come to the shop, I don't know all of this stuff. What does 2 cores do? Make it cooler (as in cold not kool dude) or sumpin?Mostly to acquire the shape and size you need, and as Brandon said it's enabling the inlet and outlet to be on the same side in a certain place.

This is two Iveco truck intercoolers that were joined together then welded up with custom end tanks. Total size is 42.5" x 9.8" x 5.5".


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[BABY J]

Man look at all that slag!!!

LMFAO ---- j/k --- hotness. Always doing good things over there kiddos.

[Maki]

Mostly to acquire the shape and size you need, and as Brandon said it's enabling the inlet and outlet to be on the same side in a certain place.

This is two Iveco truck intercoolers that were joined together then welded up with custom end tanks. Total size is 42.5" x 9.8" x 5.5".


http://i26.tinypic.com/abthqg.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/qozink.jpg


OMG thats huge

[speedminded]

OMG thats huge875 hp @ 5000 rpm & 932 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm ;)

[Maki]

good point..... still...... wow

[LSVTEC92]

:eek: is that enough interkooler? :thinking: :no:

[batlbrandon]

Whoa that is massive. I wonder how much it weighs?

[Drummerboy]

Are they side by side? theres no seam.

[speedminded]

Whoa that is massive. I wonder how much it weighs?That and I'd be worried about something hitting it! Would suck to have to replace it because of a piece of tire or whatever!


Are they side by side? theres no seam.Unfortunantly they are front to back. I couldn't imagine attempting to weld an intercooler core side by side! I'm 99.9% positive there would have to be a small tank in-between joining the two if someone were to try.

http://www.kilander-racing.se/

[batlbrandon]

I know that thing weighs a hundred pounds!

[speedminded]

I know that thing weighs a hundred pounds!It helps keep the front end down :D