Best Intercooler Built 32

[DTSNR32]

Hey guys,

Ive searched around on this forum but could only really find answers for upgrades on stock gtst.

I just found out the Arc intercooler i ordered is no longer available due to them going bankrupt so now i want to pick out the best intercooler for my aplication.

The motor is a built 2.6l running a Hks T51Kai ( Looking at building a 26/30 in the near future). What does everyone recommend?

Cheers for your advice,

Edited March 7, 2011 by DTSNR32

[mico]

pwr have a good core and are bolt on. but u just need to change the pipework to 3".

[GTScotT]

Something 100mm (4") thick at minimum and a good jap brand.

I dont think anyone will be able to say what the best cooler is realistically... As long as it fits the bill.

PWR as stated above are good yet a local brand.. I would rather a Jap branded item (such as ARC) for known and reliable quality.

[BMYHOE]

im looking at getting a plazmaman intercooler for my rb26/30..

[mico]

Something 100mm (4") thick at minimum and a good jap brand.

I dont think anyone will be able to say what the best cooler is realistically... As long as it fits the bill.

PWR as stated above are good yet a local brand.. I would rather a Jap branded item (such as ARC) for known and reliable quality.

the thing with a high mount u need custom pipework. u dont need the pipework that costs an extra $500 that will come with an hks cooler kit. a plazmaman/pwr is more what u need. pwr is 81mm btw, and flows sht loads

[PM-R33]

Exactly right. Buy a core, get the pipwork done. PWR and Plazmaman will be your best bet.

[mico]

actually, plazmaman now do either a 76mm or 100mm core. u jus have to ask alex.

[GTScotT]

I re read my post and note that I only mentioned the core, not pipework.

I stand by my statement.

[BMYHOE]

I re read my post and note that I only mentioned the core, not pipework.

I stand by my statement.

agreed lol

[GTRNUR]

Best for your application ? What is that ?

Also, what is your typical ambient air temps ?

Do you still have aircon in the car?

How much power?

These relate to airflow to your radiator and what kind of core is optimal for your application.

[Beer Baron]

yeah sadly ARC is not currently an option. I would look at nismo instead. they are pricey but very good just like ARC are (were?)....

[R31Nismoid]

A I/C that flows well is one thing, but doesn't mean it cools well.

It's a fine balance between flow & cooling.

I think a 0.5-1psi drop seems to be the norm for the reasonable cooling items.

1-1.5psi seems to be better cooling but obviously less flow. Comes down to what you want.

And something without a drop can't be mashing the air up too much you'd think.

[DTSNR32]

Cheers for the your help so far guys.

Best for your application ? What is that ?

Also, what is your typical ambient air temps ?

Do you still have aircon in the car?

How much power?

These relate to airflow to your radiator and what kind of core is optimal for your application.

The car will be driven on weekends and down the quater mile. It no longer runs aircon and im yet to run the car with this setup so im abit unsure to what power it's going to make but hopefully 600+hp in the future. I was looking at the nismo intercooler but was unsure if there would be something better out there for around that price.There is a 140mm Arc cooler in the forsale threads but havent had a reply yet also will this be abit on the big side?

Edited March 8, 2011 by DTSNR32

[GTRNUR]

And ambient air temps?

Are you sure there will be no in traffic driving. If the car is drag only, its hard to go past NXTIME's Trust intercooler for $1700. The nismo cores are another $700 on this.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/325811-trustgreddy-drag-intercooler-150mm-new/page__p__5628306__hl__drag+intercooler__fromsearch__1#entry5628306

Nismo is definatly more streetable as it wont interfere with radiator airflow as much as a drag(super thick) core will. Nismo parts are unbeatable for fitment and quality too. They come with all the gaskets, special bolts and new air temp sensor etc, all in Nissam factory part boxes. Without aircon you may get away with a drag core on the street though as well, you just have to be prepared to chop the hell out of your front bar to make it fit.

[DTSNR32]

And ambient air temps?

Are you sure there will be no in traffic driving. If the car is drag only, its hard to go past NXTIME's Trust intercooler for $1700. The nismo cores are another $700 on this.

http://www.skylinesa..._1#entry5628306

Nismo is definatly more streetable as it wont interfere with radiator airflow as much as a drag(super thick) core will. Nismo parts are unbeatable for fitment and quality too. They come with all the gaskets, special bolts and new air temp sensor etc, all in Nissam factory part boxes. Without aircon you may get away with a drag core on the street though as well, you just have to be prepared to chop the hell out of your front bar to make it fit.

Ambient air temps of South Perth id say mid/high 20s in summer and in winter around 14-15 degrees. I have been stopped before in traffic but only coming and going to workshops. It also runs a 55mm PWR x-flow radiator with thermo fan. The Nismo core is around 2200 from Nengun/Perfect run.

Cheers

[tricstar]

Ambient air temps of South Perth id say mid/high 20s in summer and in winter around 14-15 degrees. I have been stopped before in traffic but only coming and going to workshops. It also runs a 55mm PWR x-flow radiator with thermo fan. The Nismo core is around 2200 from Nengun/Perfect run.

Cheers

by south perth do you esperence?? mid/high 20's in summer ?? we've just had the first couple of days below mid/high 30's, if not 40's in months ,, I went to the drags a few weeks ago and at 7pm it was 32 degrees with a track temp of 45..?

[DTSNR32]

by south perth do you esperence?? mid/high 20's in summer ?? we've just had the first couple of days below mid/high 30's, if not 40's in months ,, I went to the drags a few weeks ago and at 7pm it was 32 degrees with a track temp of 45..?

Im talking about the average ambient temp not the max temps seen. If you look at the average over a day and night its lower than you think, plus i drive it mostly during the night.

[GTRNUR]

Sounds like a nice place to live. Im getting sick of being washed away or melted/burnt to a crisp in our 35 degree+ 90+% humidity. Cooling struggles on a days like that, but I think you'll probably get away with the drag core in your moderate temps and with no aircon condensor restricting radiator airflow.

Another thought... the T51Kai is a bit big for 600hp. A T04z would make that power with less lag. The monster intercooler is going to add some lag too. Though if its drag only then anti-lag solves these problems.

[R31Nismoid]

Both are too big for 600hp - a GT35 will make that and more.

[GTScotT]

Both are too big for 600hp - a GT35 will make that and more.

On E85 you mean?

*Enter Fineline*

600HP/450KW implies 400rwkw, we are not yanks and we do not get those numbers with ease on these turbos. I like to think 350rwkw is more realistic, if you are lucky.

T04Z territory for sure IMHO.