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mutsuraboshi
09-09-2008, 03:43 AM
i would like to know if one of these designs work better than the other?
#1:
http://www3.telus.net/public/alexlau8/1.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/public/alexlau8/11.jpg
#2:
http://www3.telus.net/public/alexlau8/2.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/public/alexlau8/22.jpg
YamahaV8
09-09-2008, 07:08 AM
Number 1 should cool a little bit better because there is more surface area for the boosted air to touch and loose it's heat. Number 2 looks like it has less resistance and maybe will result in less lag? If it means anything the core on number 1 is the same design that is used on turbine engine oil coolers.
Supa Dexta
09-09-2008, 11:37 AM
TUBE AND FIN
Benefits:
* low cost
* low weight
Disadvantages:
* "effective" lower efficiency compared to bar and plate
* can be poor quality dependant on supplier
* is a little more awkward to modify core size
* some brands are plastic sealed at ends and have limits on welding techniques
BAR AND PLATE
Benefits:
* 35% greater heat sink capability (meaning you effectively COULD have a SMALLER intercooler when compared to the tube and fin)
* Generally known as the "better product"
* easy to modify size and re weld
Disadvantages:
* weight
* cost
* some limitation in sizes
The tube and fin is a common everyday upgrade due to its low cost.
The bar and plate is far superior BUT it costs more.
Edit, and I should point out that the 2nd is a much better cooler, the more area = the more cooling.
Originally posted by YamahaV8
Number 1 should cool a little bit better because there is more surface area for the boosted air to touch and loose it's heat.
+1. #2 looks like that cheap ebay crap everyone says to stay away from..
THE GOVERNATOR
09-09-2008, 12:17 PM
Originally posted by Supa Dexta
TUBE AND FIN
Benefits:
* low cost
* low weight
Disadvantages:
* "effective" lower efficiency compared to bar and plate
* can be poor quality dependant on supplier
* is a little more awkward to modify core size
* some brands are plastic sealed at ends and have limits on welding techniques
BAR AND PLATE
Benefits:
* 35% greater heat sink capability (meaning you effectively COULD have a SMALLER intercooler when compared to the tube and fin)
* Generally known as the "better product"
* easy to modify size and re weld
Disadvantages:
* weight
* cost
* some limitation in sizes
The tube and fin is a common everyday upgrade due to its low cost.
The bar and plate is far superior BUT it costs more.
Edit, and I should point out that the 2nd is a much better cooler, the more area = the more cooling.
wow now i'm glad i went with a turbonetics fmic with the bar plate design.
mutsuraboshi
09-09-2008, 11:23 PM
thanx:devil:
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