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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Cant you put some kind of boost gauge or what not pre intercooler to find out how much boost your losing without going back to the dyno?
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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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yep...
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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
yep...
....is that what you did you get those numbers already? lol
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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I havent done it yet, but thats what we did on the dyno. I used my map sensor for manifold pressure and the dyno barometer for compressor pressure. I can hook up my analog boost gauge to the compressor cover temporarily...although it will be a bit of a pain. I have a feeling I will be able to feel a difference, and see it with the temp rise. I dont think its magical like foose's intercooler, but it should work alright.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Why do you guys say that foose's intercooler is magical? Haha
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Why do you guys say that foose's intercooler is magical? Haha
I think he bought a better version and paid more compared to the ones that most guys on PT get off Ebay for around $150. He seems to keep most of his boost too.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
Why do you guys say that foose's intercooler is magical? Haha
Because his IATs drop as he makes a pass down the track.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
Why do you guys say that foose's intercooler is magical? Haha
Because its so good the output temperature actually drops during a run while under boost.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Foose's intercooler also cost $600 I used them on a couple big kits, they are NICE!
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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I went and drove around tonight to test it out...Im not exactly sure what it is, but the truck feels stronger than usual. Most likely a combination of the better intercooler, bigger compressor wheel, and more timing, but it just feels stronger all around. I did a quick 0-80 4wd launch like I did before and the temp rise was slightly lower, but it was by no means a fair test. I havent measured the pressure drop yet, mainly because my analog gauge is sticking, but so far it seems good!
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