Powerstroke Intercooler--what do you think?

[SuperSleeper]

So I'm trying to find as large an intercooler as possible for as little $$ as possible for the van. Does anyone know of a better bang for the buck? The Powerstroke seems to be fairly popular with the turbo van crowd, but I'd rather be original if I can afford it.
Suggestions/opinions appreciated--thanks!

 

[slowpokin699]

i think the powerstroke ic's are really thin... go for an NPR fmic (two diffrent sizes available) or a mitsubishi fuso fmic.... NPR's are those isuzs box delievery trucks just like the fuso's and can be had cheaply or for free easily

 

[SuperSleeper]

I actually have the small NPR intercooler in my possession--I just think it's a little too small. Maybe the large one is more sufficient... Anyone have any numbers?

 

[SuperSleeper]

Someone's gotta know something about these things. Should I just go Spearco core? I don't know if the flow is improved enough to be worth it. I intend to run a 50 trim through it at 28psi. Help would be awesome!

 

[dsmturboawd]

i must ask: why do you want the largest one possible?

 

[SuperSleeper]

You know, that's a valid question. The only explanation I have is that I have so much room in the grill that I'd like to fill it up as much as possible. But yah, technically I don't really need one as big as I can get, just something that will be efficient.

 

[NewB2dsm]

Originally posted by SuperSleeper
Someone's gotta know something about these things. Should I just go Spearco core? I don't know if the flow is improved enough to be worth it. I intend to run a 50 trim through it at 28psi. Help would be awesome!

if you are running this setup, dont go cheap on the IC save and do it right. you will be kicking yourself later if you go cheap.

 

[SuperSleeper]

Obviously, which is why I'm basically asking if anyone has any info on how well the powerstroke works.

 

[GNGSX]

A lot of Grand National owners are using the powerstroke intercooler with good success. One guy went 10.40 at 133 mph in the quarter with it.

 

[spoolinawddsm]

Originally posted by dsmturboawd
i must ask: why do you want the largest one possible?

 

[SuperSleeper]

Point taken--please, if you're not going to help, don't bother posting. I'm just looking for other recommendations or info regarding this intercooler. Thank you.

 

[Morphius]

Originally posted by SuperSleeper
Point taken--please, if you're not going to help, don't bother posting. I'm just looking for other recommendations or info regarding this intercooler. Thank you.

What info are you looking for specifically about the powerstroke intercooler?

I've got one. It's not installed yet, but I'm working on it.

 

[SuperSleeper]

Just curious as to it's flow and cooling capability as compared to say, the large NPR intercooler, Saab intercoolers, etc...
Should I just save the money and go Spearco, or would I be satisfied with the Powerstroke?

 

[Morphius]

Originally posted by SuperSleeper
Just curious as to it's flow and cooling capability as compared to say, the large NPR intercooler, Saab intercoolers, etc...
Should I just save the money and go Spearco, or would I be satisfied with the Powerstroke?

Flow? I have not flow tested it. But, take into account that the powerstroke engine is 7.3 liters. That's over 3.5 times larger than our 2.0 liter. That motor moves ALOT of air, so I'd say it should flow more than enough for our DSM.

Cooling capability? It's rather large so there should be more than enough surface area to cool. The cooler has 23 tubes, 1/2 inch by 2 inch. The core measures 18" tall, 30" wide and is 2" thick. The overall size with the endtanks is 39" wide, 18" tall, 2.5" thick. Inlet/Outlet is 3inch.

Alot of the Saab intercoolers have plastic end tanks. And given the displacement of the engine is alot smaller, I'd speculate the flow capacity of the Powerstroke is much larger. Be sure to get an earlier model powerstroke intercooler that has the aluminum end tanks. The later model ones have plastic. A Dodge Cummins intercooler would work also. Pre 2003 are sized slightly smaller and would package better in the car. Post 2003 are similar in size to the powerstroke. I don't know what the powerstroke pushes, but the current production Cummins pushes 32psi. SO, they will be could enough for anything you could throw at it.

 

[SuperSleeper]

Excellent! This is the type of info I was looking for--don't know why it took so many posts to get there.

The endtanks will not be a problem, because I'm going to have others made anyway. The bends seem to be rather restrictive, and I want the inlet/outlet located in different spots. Thanks for the help!