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03-21-2007, 09:39 PM
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Hey fellas.
I got a little project going and I need some advice. How much HP can a stock 951 intercooler handle and what are the dimensions?
Thanks,
Kevin
I got a little project going and I need some advice. How much HP can a stock 951 intercooler handle and what are the dimensions?
Thanks,
Kevin
03-21-2007, 09:57 PM
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You know I used to think that the stock intercooler was king................but having recently replaced my intercooler with a custom setup. I can't imagine trying to run those kind of numbers (600hp) for any extended time ...... That thing gets heat soaked incredibly fast, it is highly restrictive and frankly does a ****ty job of dropping the IAT temps...
I have kept logs of my car for the last couple of years and this last month has made me a believer that if you go over 300rwhp the stock intercooler must go.
THe first thing I noticed were much cooler IAT temps , less pressure drop and the biggest surprise was the ability to develop boost at idle? Now I blip the throttle 2-3 times and I can build 7 psi of boost..........
I have been amazed by my findings so far.
But then again those are just my humble opinions.....
I have kept logs of my car for the last couple of years and this last month has made me a believer that if you go over 300rwhp the stock intercooler must go.
THe first thing I noticed were much cooler IAT temps , less pressure drop and the biggest surprise was the ability to develop boost at idle? Now I blip the throttle 2-3 times and I can build 7 psi of boost..........
I have been amazed by my findings so far.
But then again those are just my humble opinions.....
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03-21-2007, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexE
You know I used to think that the stock intercooler was king................but having recently replaced my intercooler with a custom setup. I can't imagine trying to run those kind of numbers (600hp) for any extended time ...... That thing gets heat soaked incredibly fast, it is highly restrictive and frankly does a ****ty job of dropping the IAT temps...
I have kept logs of my car for the last couple of years and this last month has made me a believer that if you go over 300rwhp the stock intercooler must go.
THe first thing I noticed were much cooler IAT temps , less pressure drop and the biggest surprise was the ability to develop boost at idle? Now I blip the throttle 2-3 times and I can build 7 psi of boost..........
I have been amazed by my findings so far.
But then again those are just my humble opinions.....
I have kept logs of my car for the last couple of years and this last month has made me a believer that if you go over 300rwhp the stock intercooler must go.
THe first thing I noticed were much cooler IAT temps , less pressure drop and the biggest surprise was the ability to develop boost at idle? Now I blip the throttle 2-3 times and I can build 7 psi of boost..........
I have been amazed by my findings so far.
But then again those are just my humble opinions.....
I completely agree!
The stock IC is definitely nice for an OEM piece, though overall it is relatively small and definitely poses a restriction above 300whp.
03-21-2007, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexE
Kevin
The stock intercooler has a 5 x 5 x 18 inch core.
You can have mine CHEAP!
The stock intercooler has a 5 x 5 x 18 inch core.
You can have mine CHEAP!