IC core question

[Thuppu]

Got hold of a big intercooler that seems to be really good quality. What do think about the core, would it flow enough in a car solution if cutted in half? Or does the bars look too narrow? Core size would be 610x320x95mm + the end tanks.

This IC is from a big Ingersol Rand screw compressor that has been feeding a big factory for years.

[quattrostyle]

What do think about the core, would it flow enough in a car solution if cutted in half? ]

Why not leave it as is, looks good to me
That thing is huge

[Thuppu]

Haha, good idea.

[V6quattro]

haha perfect fit!

[quattro-nick]

problems with your intake airtemp?

[AndyP]

The question is, does the big factory know their intercooler is missing?!

[A1QSHIP]

You could always do a roof mount.

[Majorcina]

How it fits behind the bonnet

[Thuppu]

Well, guys you know. I always have stupid ideas, something like moving the rad to the trunk and fit a IC that covers the whole front.

The main question is, does that core look good for a turbo application?

[my2000apb]

can you get it flowbenched?

[Error404]

haha perfect fit!

[Thuppu]

So I did cut it open. Well, the rows are quite narrow, inside opening size is 3x80mm. If I would do a 320x610mm size IC, it would have 21 rows, flow area would be 50,4cm2(minus the cooling fins). If I would throw the radiator in the trunk, I could fit a 460x610mm IC, 30 rows, and area would be 72cm2. For reference a 3" pipe has a 41,8cm2 area.



Will it be a restrictor?

[Error404]

50cm2 but at 2.5 bar, or whatever boost you run. So maybe up to twice as much gas volume as your exhaust with minimal backpressure... I think it will be OK