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Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:13 amby Jrcz24
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.
Thanks,
Jim
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:54 pmby drewboi
how bigs your turbo?
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:13 pmby Jrcz24
drewboi wrote:how bigs your turbo?
I don't have a turbo yet. I was asking about an intercooler.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:29 pmby itsalaser
intercoolers cool the air from the turbo hense the name inter"COOLER"
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:50 pmby Jrcz24
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?
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:22 pmby PontiacChris
bigger? smaller? why not just get one that fits.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:42 pmby Rb25Cory
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.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:23 pmby BOOST3DWRX
Like Cory said you dont need something that is huge if you are running a small turbo
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:54 pmby drewboi
or one at all if you dont have a turbo
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:55 pmby Jrcz24
I was looking at getting a T3/T4.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:15 pmby drewboi
noiceee.. do it
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:16 pmby Jrcz24
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
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:22 pmby Jrcz24
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
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:46 pmby Jrcz24
I wonder how easy it is to rebuild a turbo?....... I found this on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... 240%3A1318
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:19 pmby PontiacChris
why do you even want to race? you dont have a racecar.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:25 pmby Jrcz24
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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Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:45 pmby Deviant
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.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:52 pmby PontiacChris
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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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:09 amby Jrcz24
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
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:22 amby g3ar5hift3r
goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:31 amby Jrcz24
g3ar5hift3r wrote:goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo
Wow where the hell do you get Jetta from a Volvo turbo?LOL
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:33 amby g3ar5hift3r
Jrcz24 wrote:g3ar5hift3r wrote:goodluck getting 300whp off a little jetta turbo
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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Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:57 amby drewboi
PontiacChris wrote:why do you even want to race? you dont have a racecar.
let him do what he wants
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:06 amby PontiacChris
i didnt know i was stopping anyone from doing what they want. sorry for nothing
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:03 amby boosted_em1
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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Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:55 amby PontiacChris
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.
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:39 pmby g3ar5hift3r
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...
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:54 pmby drewboi
oh man.. that would be epic.. do it on your car brian.. 8 volvo turbos
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:57 pmby PontiacChris
idk how to do that. nor do i want to. wouldnt i have 4 blow off valves going off repeatedly too?
Re: Is bigger actually better?
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:26 pmby acvmotorsports
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.