Turbo/Intercooler Compatibility

[Joe Cool]

Alright so this is going to seem like a pretty amateur question but I'd like an answer if at all possible.

I'm fairly early into my first DSM build and although it's quite the goal for a DSM beginner I'm aiming for high elevens. I've spoken with a few people and it seems that something like the FP HTA3582r is a winning choice. I've heard things about positive streetability performance and very high potential. The worry is that I just purchased this intercooler kit. VR Speed Factory - EVO, DSM & WRX Performance Parts - VRSF Front Mount Intercooler Kit : 95 - 99 Eclipse & Talon Turbo I'm wondering if it is all possible for this intercooler to..
1. Handle the power that this will put out at around 30 PSI.
2. Route up to the turbo with minimal modifications.

I don't know which way the turbo would face so I'm not sure if just a J-Pipe would do me or if I'd need to get a few more pipes and maybe invest some time in cutting and such. My father is a professional fabricator so he could whip up something if needed. But that'd be completely pointless if the core doesn't have the cooling capacity to handle the turbo in which case I'd invest in a better core.

Now keep in mind that this is tentative build. I'm still very early and was considering the intercooler the first of my many upgrades. I of course plan to get DSMLink V3 when it comes out, injectors, fuel pump, and everything else I need to support a big turbo before I upgrade from my T25.

Any advice/help/constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[z24frank]

I would say to contact the vendor to see what their kits can handle.You can always re sell it after you need to upgrade down the road as well so I wouldnt worry about it until you really need to.

 

[cheap90gsx]

If you read the info on that kit it says
"This kit will cool virtually anything you can throw at it and the 3.5" core is rated at 1150 CFMs with very little pressure drop."
sounds good enough to me

 

[Joe Cool]

If you read the info on that kit it says
"This kit will cool virtually anything you can throw at it and the 3.5" core is rated at 1150 CFMs with very little pressure drop."
sounds good enough to me

Yeah but I wasn't sure how many CFM a big turbo on high boost would throw at it. It sounded pretty damn good to me and I bought it because it was a steal but I honestly expected to upgrade the core at some point. If it's unnecessary though and the intercooler is more than good enough for my plans then that's more than good enough for me.

The most important question that I wanted the answer to was if I could mount this up with a big turbo like the FP HTA3582r which I've very lightly been considering getting. I'm not sure which way it faces or if it needs special mounting or anything like that. I know that to mount to my T25 or something like a 16G I need an additional J-Pipe. Just wondering about the FP HTA3582r or a comparable turbo.

 

[No_Skillz]

That intercooler used to be known as the Ebay PowerXS special. Although it is a very capable intercooler, I don't think it's quite true that you can "throw anything at it." It will, however, handle more than your stock bottom end will take.

As for routing with turbos, it is set up for a downward facing turbo. Most aftermarket turbos for our cars are downward facing. A popular exception is the Evo3 16G, which is still stubbornly flanged for a J-pipe, so people have to spend more money for said pipe.