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thunderbird intercooler
I got a thunderbird sc that i blew up a while back. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge and/or experience with the intercooler or e-fan. Im not concerned with the intercooler location. I know that a front mount is always the best, but if im correct, the sc intercooler is bigger and can cool more are than stock. Let me know what you guys think.
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the oil cooler is longer which makes it bigger, but its about as thick maybe thicker than the oil cooler. In all its a little bit bigger than the top mount. How much boost can the stock top mount take? If i were to keep the tmic, do you think that adding a fan on top of the intercooler would increase performance?
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not chasin down ****. Just have some parts from one of my old cars that i thought could be used while i get the funds to buy the things i really want. I dont plan on racing with the intercooler, just wanted to pull a couple extra horses.
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For boost around 10psi, the stock cooler is fine and you will not see a hp gain with that IC.....here's a hp booster
Keep the stock top mount
Use the money you would spend fabbing the Thunderbird IC to buy a good Meth injection kit and you will have DRASTIC IAT drops, meaning more power plus more octane meaning more power
Keep the stock top mount
Use the money you would spend fabbing the Thunderbird IC to buy a good Meth injection kit and you will have DRASTIC IAT drops, meaning more power plus more octane meaning more power
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Also, the intercooler is supposed to be a "heat sink". That's how it works. I think you meant that it begins to "heat soak".
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Here you go...coolingmist is an awesome kit. Meth injection is awesome with the stock turbo and IC...call extra insurance from detonation
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/water...mZ110254421811
Also methanol can be found at Home Depot...i think in the paint section. A gallon should last about two tanks of gas
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/water...mZ110254421811
Also methanol can be found at Home Depot...i think in the paint section. A gallon should last about two tanks of gas
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^^^oops....denatured alky can be had at home depot. straight meth can be found at commercial petrolium warehouses/stations......windshield washer fluid is risky. it contains water and meth and MANY people run it. you should be weary though some brands have detergents and other chemicals mixed in that clog injectors. while some washer fluids work excellent and never clog injectors
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Now that using alcohol injection is established, I was thinking of running a 8" fan or the intercooler to help at lower speeds. I can also spray it with water cuz i have a mister laying around somewhere. What do you guys think? This is still using the stock ic.
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