[Tahoe968]

So my radiator has developed a leak and needs to be replaced.  While I was researching options, my mechanic suggested I consider adding a combination radiator and intercooler.  I do have the D1R SC kit, and I've been wondering if adding an intercooler would be beneficial.

 

Thoughts? 

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[ds968]

There is sufficient space left for an intercooler ? And if so how much more labor would that require to work on any given thing ; would you have to remove it every time you have some otherwise minor maintenance done ?

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[flash]

you cannot use an intercooler with the D1R kit as it is set up.  it would introduce restriction in the intake, which would lower boost, and require complete retuning.  i thought about it for a long time, and while it would make things safer, it would require spinning the supercharger faster to make up for the loss, and in doing so also push the entire curve to the right, costing low end torque.

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[94SilverCab]

you cannot use an intercooler with the D1R kit as it is set up.  it would introduce restriction in the intake, which would lower boost, and require complete retuning.  i thought about it for a long time, and while it would make things safer, it would require spinning the supercharger faster to make up for the loss, and in doing so also push the entire curve to the right, costing low end torque.

 

Are you sure you really thought this through? Maybe you should read over the 10,000 posts you made in development...  :glare:

 

Jay

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[flash]

roflmao - thanks - now i have to go get a towel to clean up the coffee i just spit all over my screen

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[Tahoe968]

you cannot use an intercooler with the D1R kit as it is set up.  it would introduce restriction in the intake, which would lower boost, and require complete retuning.  i thought about it for a long time, and while it would make things safer, it would require spinning the supercharger faster to make up for the loss, and in doing so also push the entire curve to the right, costing low end torque.

 

Okay, I figured there was a reason for not having one in the mix.  Thanks!

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