Trust Inter Cooler Worth $?

[SysLink67]

Hey Peoples just wondering what a Trust Greddy Front Mount Intercooler for Nissan Skyline BNR32 / BCNR33 GTR be worth?

Specs are 600X300X70 16 row core with 3 inch inlets and outlets

Excellent Condition.

Also what returns KW wise could I expect from upgrading from stock IC to this one?

cheres

Rob

Here is a link to a post with some pics?

[Wink]

You will get little to no power gain from upgrading to a FMIC.

All a FMIC does is let you a little run higher boost. The increased power comes from the increased boost, not the FMIC itself.

[simpletool]

Not entirely true.

You get a slight increase in power from the cooler denser air at the same pressure and better flow design. Engines make their power from the difference in heat between in and out. Cooler air in and same higher temp out = more power.

I usually estimate 2% power gain for a intercooler upgrade at same pressure, but it can vary depending on how good the GTR one was to begin with, this one looks like it has good end tanks compared to GTR.

I guess you know most of this though. Definative answer = I don't know. Guestimate = 4kw atw

Edited October 18, 2006 by simpletool

[GeeTR]

Not entirely true.

You get a slight increase in power from the cooler denser air at the same pressure and better flow design. Engines make their power from the difference in heat between in and out. Cooler air in and same higher temp out = more power.

I usually estimate 2% power gain for a intercooler upgrade at same pressure, but it can vary depending on how good the GTR one was to begin with, this one looks like it has good end tanks compared to GTR.

I guess you know most of this though. Definative answer = I don't know. Guestimate = 4kw atw

If your current setup is a flow restriction, you'll make a little more power.

If it manages to drop you inlet temps as well, you'll make a little more power; though a larger unit could suffer worse heat soak in summer, idling etc.

From what i hear a stock GTR IC is a damm good unit, so unless its a physical airflow restriction, leave it. Find this out by measuring any back pressure, by checking pressure before and after IC.

Cheers

M

[paulr33]

you will make no more power and it will add throttle lag if you add or change nothing at the same time

[R31Nismoid]

Not entirely true.

You get a slight increase in power from the cooler denser air at the same pressure and better flow design. Engines make their power from the difference in heat between in and out. Cooler air in and same higher temp out = more power.

I usually estimate 2% power gain for a intercooler upgrade at same pressure, but it can vary depending on how good the GTR one was to begin with, this one looks like it has good end tanks compared to GTR.

I guess you know most of this though. Definative answer = I don't know. Guestimate = 4kw atw

Prove the GTR one is restrictive then. Cause i, like many others, dont think its too shabby at all for a stock part.

Many many many cars are running into the mid 300rwkw range and still using the stock core.

The factory GTR item is exceptional, i would expect no power gain at all on a stock turbo'd car.

Even on one with GT-SS/2530's.