Intercooler With Inlet And Outlet On Same Side

[Johnny Cash]

Hey fellas,

Just tapping into your brains again for some intercooler advice.

I've noticed most of the hybrid and copy kits have the pipe on the right hand side that goes half way over the engine and into the inlet manifold.

I was just wondering if an intercooler with inlet and outlet on the same side would be better on a GTS-T, as it would involve a lot less piping. Would theoretically have two benefits - less pipe (less lag), and no piping going over the engine (as opposed to traditional intercoolers with inlet and outlet on opposing sides).

Obviously on GT-Rs, you're better off with the traditional style cooler, but I figured with a GTS-T it would be a different story.

There's one on eBay that caught my attention:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I'm thinking that's the way to go, but want your opinions.

Thanks again,

J.R.

[Busky2k]

My bet it would be pretty restrictive despite their claims, and the cold outlet is right next to the hot inlet (and same goes for the core) so I'd be questioning its cooling efficacy. So just go with the tried and tested in/out on opposite ends..

[BHDave]

the end tank design on the far end doesn't look the best for flow and the top pipe will end up pointing straight at the mount for your front bar reo.

I noticed they had an apexi looking core with a crossove type outlet which would be considerably better flowing but the down side is that you end up with 2 feet of extra piping compared to the regular across the top of the radiator method.

[RANDY]

There is some HKS cooler that uses your existing piping-holes on the right-hand side. The cooler comes with the rest of the piping, which includes a 180 degree turn. The return outlet on the left of the cooler turns around and travels below the core, back to the factory holes for piping.

The bend isn't terribly nice to have, but you don't need to hack your left-hand side to run pipes in and over your fan, and the cooler forces the air to travel the whole intercooler.

[SKY 34]

My bet it would be pretty restrictive despite their claims, and the cold outlet is right next to the hot inlet (and same goes for the core) so I'd be questioning its cooling efficacy. So just go with the tried and tested in/out on opposite ends..

I agree with the cooling efficiency bit...I dun think it'll work as well at all....dunno if this is right..but..

I'm thinking if air were to enter from the bottom pipe (hot air rises?), it does not necessarily travel to the other end of the intercooler to get cooled and back again to go out from the top pipe...the air can just flow straigh from inlet up to the outlet...

Edited February 25, 2006 by SKY 34

[Kaido_RR]

something i found on yahooauction it is a TRUST cooler

[Johnny Cash]

Yeah, I think you're right SKY34, will have to go a conventional intercooler.

But I'm just wondering if the extra cooling you get from running a 'normal' ic is combatted by the ic pipe that has to run all the way over and around the engine to go to the intake manifold...

Just a thought.

hey Michael, can you send me the link for that?

How much, and who do I pay?

[Kaido_RR]

here is the link: http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f42804965

best bet is to contact- SAU Trader Slidewize Imports (as Zac buy stuff off yahooauction)

at the current price its 22,000yen (about $260 + shipping and other fees)

[silva33]

I have a trust cooler as pictured above and highly recommend them! I am making decent power 244rwkw and the cooler is not a restriction at all... they are not as big as the hybrid coolers but it all comes down to how much power you want to make...

The best thing about it is that the engine bay looks stock...

[Johnny Cash]

Thanks mate, will do.

Lovin that cooler, says its for R31 RB20DET? Should that make a difference?

Either way, if I can get it to my door for around 300, it would definitely be worth it.

Even tho I'm broke

[SKY 34]

yeah the trust one is definitely better..don't have that cylinder bit...circled in yellow in my pic ><

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