Best Intercooler for DD weekend warrior
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I've run a bd for 3 years between 75 and 105 lbs boost with no issues. Seen 3 or 4 ballooned spearco's on similar trucks.
Well thanks for the input, i will get my bd ic mon morn(been trackin that sum beech for almost 2 wks) i hope its a direct bolt right in nothin else needed install. I dont know how much more waiting i can take. I wanna fire up my rig again, and im gettin sick of lookin at the ft end all tore down
I've been running a CH&J for about 15k miles with over 100psi of boost. Has held up so far. Much larger than stock it is 1" thicker.
I agree with Rick on the larger coolers hurting performance in a stock, or lower boost/lower hp engine because of the larger volume.
I Have heard (not seen in person) of quit a few spearco failures at boost pressures less then 65 lbs..
The CG&J is the cheapest of them all price wise, then the banks is second cheapest, if that matters.
I agree with Rick on the larger coolers hurting performance in a stock, or lower boost/lower hp engine because of the larger volume.
I Have heard (not seen in person) of quit a few spearco failures at boost pressures less then 65 lbs..
The CG&J is the cheapest of them all price wise, then the banks is second cheapest, if that matters.
BD pressure teat theirs at like 400psi and Banks is tested at like 150psi..I believe I'd go with BD..
Did some charge air temp testing on my truck before and after the install of the DTS intercooler. Saw great results, lower charge air temps and lower EGT's. Stock fueling. Very pleased with it.
X2?
I will be testing my stocker when I yank it and I do suspect there to already be a leak or two so I may need to change it out. I like the BD that Simon ran and also the fact I can get it in Canada saves a bunch of shipping and duty nonsense.
I haven't priced them out yet though but I think the DTS one would be my second choice.
I've had a spearco unit in my lBZ for almost a year, zero complaints, I didnt notice any negative effects
To be honest, I didn't really. I live at 4500-ft elevation, so lag is kind of something you learn to live with and drive around. I didn't notice any change in driveability at all. Boost levels run the same at wot as well. But you can see a major difference in my post I/C temp sensor, both at cruise at low boost and wot. Haven't been able to tow with it yet, but seeing the drop at 2-3psi cruising, tells me it's going to be a major improvement when towing at 15-20psi...
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what one did you go with josh? the HP one or the stock replacement? do you mind PMing me what it was shipped to the shop? i need to get rid of my POS leaky stocker after christmas.
It's more about improving airflow and temperature drop. But cooler charge temps means denser air into the motor. Better air density could equate to better power... Not going to be seat of the pants though.
CG&J
Part # BTC1165
There is no part number given for the high performance model you have to contact them for additional info. If you want the link PM me I'll shoot it to anyone that wants it.