Let's Talk Intercoolers

[towcat]

has anyone noticed an increase in fuel economy after adding an intercooler?

not with my foot.
but then again, I don't have to be as aggressive with the throttle to get moving and keep going.
if you're looking for added fuel economy a IC isn't the first choice. If you want peace of mind and a widened powerband when towing heavy, a IC is a must.

 

[Black dawg]

I have been happy that my mileage after the intercooler didnt go down, considering how much harder I run my truck now.

 

[snaponprofile]

Yeah, thats what I got too. Higher RPM's and lower egts's. All I need now is more fuel.

 

[subway]

So has anybody done the water to air intercooler in our trucks. It seems it would be easier to set up but I really don't want to blow a bunch of MY money to be disappointed when there are proven good methods. However it has the potential to be a easier more efficient set up.

I have seen a couple do it but no more than some preliminary feedback at most, no real world towing and seasonal testing that I have seen.

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

So has anybody done the water to air intercooler in our trucks. It seems it would be easier to set up but I really don't want to blow a bunch of MY money to be disappointed when there are proven good methods. However it has the potential to be a easier more efficient set up.

I have seen a couple do it but no more than some preliminary feedback at most, no real world towing and seasonal testing that I have seen.

right here......
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?51320-IDI-in-the-FAST-LANE-or-Water-Air-Intercooler-Report

 

[subway]

How did I miss that, I even searched under his name because I thought he had one. That is even the kit I was thinking of going for.

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

How did I miss that, I even searched under his name because I thought he had one. That is even the kit I was thinking of going for.

your welcome,

 

[towcat]

I'm looking into putting a IC into my burb-o-matic and the water IC is the best fit for it too. I've sourced the water pump out of a wreck late 80's MBZ 300E, the coolant radiator out of a Ford Fusion Hybrid all I need to do to buy hose and a IC now.

 

[alienturtle]

Honestly I did a lot of research on the intercoolers and I found that cxracing water/air intercooler is near identical to the frozenboost stuff. I went with the cxracing water/air. I have had no issues with my air/air I have from them and its a little bit cheaper. Hope that helps

 

[towcat]

Honestly I did a lot of research on the intercoolers and I found that cxracing water/air intercooler is near identical to the frozenboost stuff. I went with the cxracing water/air. I have had no issues with my air/air I have from them and its a little bit cheaper. Hope that helps

got a linky to a website?

 

[alienturtle]

http://www.cxracing.com/

and sometimes you can search ebay for them and get a best offer on the same product. I think i offered like 15$ less than the asking price and they instantly accepted it. Also based right in Cali

Ebay outfit-- http://stores.ebay.com/cxracing?_trksid=p4340.l2563

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

but then again, I don't have to be as aggressive with the throttle to get moving and keep going.

I have been happy that my mileage after the intercooler didnt go down, considering how much harder I run my truck now.

i think i got my answer.thanks guys.was fairly certain it was worth the $ based on what they do.though neither of you did it for that,it looks as if FE would have in fact gone up,if you continued driving the same way.
i understand you guys would have found the mod pointless not to enjoy the benefit of it.but i don't tow heavy,nor drive over 45 mph if i can help it lol.
it shall remain on the mod list eventually due those comments.thanks!

 

[icanfixall]

CRX is about 10 miles from my home... I recall Mel bought an intercoler from them to fit the original Moose Truck. That was back in 2008 or 9 I think... He was impressed with it too. It was an air to air style and not an air to water style.

 

[alienturtle]

yeah i have the same model he is running and have nothing to complain about. I had no reason not to go back to them for my water/air setup. To be honest with you its just like the champion alum radiators. Very good price and no issues thus far with them. Except CXracing doesnt have shipping issues . The only thing i did not order from them was my heat exchanger. I got that from frozenboost because they had the rough size and shape i wanted for my application. Itchen to get everything back together and installed to see what this baby will do.

 

[wmoguy]

yeah i have the same model he is running and have nothing to complain about. I had no reason not to go back to them for my water/air setup. To be honest with you its just like the champion alum radiators. Very good price and no issues thus far with them. Except CXracing doesnt have shipping issues . The only thing i did not order from them was my heat exchanger. I got that from frozenboost because they had the rough size and shape i wanted for my application. Itchen to get everything back together and installed to see what this baby will do.

Agreed! For $101 shipped to my door, and well packaged at that, this is a heckuva deal