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Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:13 am

Ok my question here is, Is a bigger intercooler actually better? if it is then can i get one that is 38"x 7"? is there a place that can custom make one that size? cause thats the size of my opening on my new bumper.




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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby drewboi » Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:54 pm

how bigs your turbo?
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:13 pm

drewboi wrote:how bigs your turbo?



I don't have a turbo yet. I was asking about an intercooler.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby itsalaser » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:29 pm

intercoolers cool the air from the turbo hense the name inter"COOLER"
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:50 pm

itsalaser wrote:intercoolers cool the air from the turbo hense the name inter"COOLER"



Duh, i think everyone knows that. My Question is a big intercooler better than a small one? my other question i mentioned is can i get a custom intercooler the size i mentioned above?
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:22 pm

bigger? smaller? why not just get one that fits.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Rb25Cory » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:42 pm

no bigger is not better, smaller intercooler = quicker response/less lag. Get a cooler that fits your turbo/hp goals. Most IC's are rated to a HP number. Ballpark it through that.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby BOOST3DWRX » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:23 pm

Like Cory said you dont need something that is huge if you are running a small turbo
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby drewboi » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:54 pm

or one at all if you dont have a turbo :P
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:55 pm

I was looking at getting a T3/T4.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby drewboi » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:15 pm

noiceee.. do it
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:16 pm

I found this... Does anyone think i could make this work on my car? I was planning on doing a custom setup, and try and keep the cost down.LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... 240%3A1318
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:22 pm

My Hp goal is prolly around 250-300 or more. I just want it to be a decent setup to where i can still drive it without any complications and have it reliable enough to shit and get on the highway if need be.LOL
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:46 pm

I wonder how easy it is to rebuild a turbo?....... I found this on ebay.


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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:19 pm

why do you even want to race? you dont have a racecar.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:25 pm

Jrcz24 wrote:My Hp goal is prolly around 250-300 or more. I just want it to be a decent setup to where i can still drive it without any complications and have it reliable enough to shit and get on the highway if need be.LOL



I didn't think i mentioned anything about racing it. But if you see anything in my original post about me racing it please let me know.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Deviant » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:45 pm

Jrcz24 wrote:I didn't think i mentioned anything about racing it. But if you see anything in my original post about me racing it please let me know.


Oh snap touché. I think your power numbers are a bit unrealistic but good luck.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:52 pm

well i mean if you wanna gain that much horsepower, and you're not racing, you must be going up some seriously big ass hills. you goin to the moon?
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:09 am

PontiacChris wrote:well i mean if you wanna gain that much horsepower, and you're not racing, you must be going up some seriously big ass hills. you goin to the moon?


250-300 isn't that much my friends 30th anniv. Trans Am is 300 and its not going to the moon. I think its resonable for a street cruiser. and plus the new turbo cobalt is 260 and its not going to the moon either. so i don't know what you guys are talking about.LOL
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby g3ar5hift3r » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:22 am

goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo :lol: :lol:
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby Jrcz24 » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:31 am

g3ar5hift3r wrote:goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo :lol: :lol:



Wow where the hell do you get Jetta from a Volvo turbo?LOL
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby g3ar5hift3r » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:33 am

Jrcz24 wrote:
g3ar5hift3r wrote:goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo :lol: :lol:



Wow where the hell do you get Jetta from a Volvo turbo?LOL

same thing... way too small without doing other work to the motor
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby drewboi » Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:57 am

PontiacChris wrote:why do you even want to race? you dont have a racecar.

let him do what he wants
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:06 am

i didnt know i was stopping anyone from doing what they want. sorry for nothing
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby boosted_em1 » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:03 am

Jrcz24 wrote:
PontiacChris wrote:well i mean if you wanna gain that much horsepower, and you're not racing, you must be going up some seriously big ass hills. you goin to the moon?


250-300 isn't that much my friends 30th anniv. Trans Am is 300 and its not going to the moon. I think its resonable for a street cruiser. and plus the new turbo cobalt is 260 and its not going to the moon either. so i don't know what you guys are talking about.LOL

think of the power/weight ratio also.
hp goals seem a litle high for what your posting :?
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:55 am

Jrcz24 wrote:
PontiacChris wrote:well i mean if you wanna gain that much horsepower, and you're not racing, you must be going up some seriously big ass hills. you goin to the moon?


its not going to the moon. its not going to the moon either. so i don't know what you guys are talking about.LOL


lol im going to the moon in my 6000hp grand am supercharged quadtriple turboed turbo v teck honda cavalier wrx ford spectra.

yea thats right i said it. my turboed turbo.
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby g3ar5hift3r » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:39 pm

PontiacChris wrote:
Jrcz24 wrote:
PontiacChris wrote:well i mean if you wanna gain that much horsepower, and you're not racing, you must be going up some seriously big ass hills. you goin to the moon?


its not going to the moon. its not going to the moon either. so i don't know what you guys are talking about.LOL


lol im going to the moon in my 6000hp grand am supercharged quadtriple turboed turbo v teck honda cavalier wrx ford spectra.

yea thats right i said it. my turboed turbo.

you could run a turbo per cylinder if u really wanted to... :lol:
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby drewboi » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:54 pm

oh man.. that would be epic.. do it on your car brian.. 8 volvo turbos :mrgreen:
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby PontiacChris » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:57 pm

idk how to do that. nor do i want to. wouldnt i have 4 blow off valves going off repeatedly too?
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Re: Is bigger actually better?

Postby acvmotorsports » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:26 pm

I can get custom intercoolers made if you really want - there are some companies that will make custom sized intercoolers - however, its going to cost more than from just choosing from what they offer as 'standard sizes' available. From what you want to make (hp), your not going to need anything crazy.
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