Intercooler Question

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swl987

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I want to get a intercooler. I don't weld so I need a complete bolt on Kit. Is there any other kit out there besides the paxton that is bolt on. I know I will have to weld a bypass. With the paxton,a bypass, and a flange it's going to be near 1800 bucks. I see just intercoolers on modularpowerhouse for 400 bucks. So the paxton kit is a grand more for just some plumbing,hose clamps,bolts etc. There's got to be a better way. Also, does anybody know how much horsepower the paxton can handle.thanks

 

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I have the paxton and its a great kit and was a sinch to install. I remeber talking to Tim at MPH and he said the Paxton IC was good for like 1000-1200hp.

 

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just buy a IC off ebay and make a DIY FMIC like I did

I see 90^ IAC @ 100 + ^ outside. That's 100% efficiency

 

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I bought a 3" kit from CXRacing with all the 3"aluminum piping a t-bolt clamps for $250.00, call them first he will deal with you on shipping. I then bought a Vortech Mini race bypass valve USED on EBAY for $180.00. All in all thats pretty cheap for a pretty good quality FMIC. I will be converting to blow through so I have to buy a new MAF but then I'll be done. I hope

 

oxfordgt

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I am using a cx racing 4in intercooler set up. I had all my piping welded because I'm running 18lbs of boost. But you can bolt it all on and make it fit right. My IAT are at 78* with outside temp of 60* and drop to 58* when my meth starts to spray.

 

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Do you have a draw through setup now? If you put an intercooler on there...keep in mind you may need a new MAF and a new tune as well...it isn't just "bolt on an inctercooler" and drive...

 

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04YELLOWGT said:

I have the paxton and its a great kit and was a sinch to install. I remeber talking to Tim at MPH and he said the Paxton IC was good for like 1000-1200hp.

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Did you put your intercooler on after you had your blower, or did you put it on the same time? If after, how much of a difference was it? Were you impressed?

 

04YELLOWGT

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swl987 said:

Did you put your intercooler on after you had your blower, or did you put it on the same time? If after, how much of a difference was it? Were you impressed?

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After the blower.

I pullied down while adding the IC like most people do. There was a definate gain in power. I don't remember what I picked up on the dyno but I remember going OMG while getting on it for the first time after the retune.

 

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04YELLOWGT said:

After the blower.

I pullied down while adding the IC like most people do. There was a definate gain in power. I don't remember what I picked up on the dyno but I remember going OMG while getting on it for the first time after the retune.

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Did you have to change to a blow through setup? Did you need a retune?

 

04YELLOWGT

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98stangv8 said:

Did you have to change to a blow through setup? Did you need a retune?

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No you don't have to change to a blow-through, but you do need to upgrade your BPV if its the stock Bosch one the Vortech kit comes with.

I got a retune just to take full advantage of the IC and smaller pulley and I would reccomend at least checking you AFR if you pulley down with the IC.

 

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04YELLOWGT said:

After the blower.

I pullied down while adding the IC like most people do. There was a definate gain in power. I don't remember what I picked up on the dyno but I remember going OMG while getting on it for the first time after the retune.

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Thank you Mr. Yellow.I'm sold. Which pulley size did you get? What is a blow through setup?

 

04YELLOWGT

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swl987 said:

Thank you Mr. Yellow.I'm sold. Which pulley size did you get? What is a blow through setup?

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I don't remeber what size pulley I went to. Just call Tim at MPH and he can set you up with everything you need.

A blow through setup is a different different setup for you MAF. If you run that you usually run a BOV instead of a BPV. Prochargers use the blow through setup for some reason.

 

oxfordgt

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Blow thru is better for driveability. It is a bit more trouble to tune but more acurate of a reading.