Ford Powerstroke intercooler... can it be shortened? Flow rating etc?

[gnx7]

I'm evaluating options for budget intercooler upgrades and am curious about the Ford Powerstroke intercooler. I have located one with the aluminum end tanks and I know that a few are running them on the board here. Red's Hot Air ran 133mph so I know they work.

I have a Spearco 2 core intercooler now that is rated at 1080cfm with .8psi pressure drop. Catalog says about 600hp max before major pressure drop and less cooling benefit. I'm swapping in a larger T-70BB and doubt my intercooler will provide the needed heat transfer so I'm checking out the Powerstroke setup.

It measures 38 1/4x20 1/2" with the end tanks on.... and 30"x18"x2" without the tanks. Is there anyway I can shorten the width..... as I want to put this into my tiny Mazda RX-7. I don't mind cutting up the front of my car... but everything must still remain functional (lights at least). Would a plasma cutter melt it too much to make it fit? What about a band saw?

Also does anyone know what they are rated at CFM wise and pressure drop?

Should I just plunk the cash down and get a PTE intercooler (without pipes)? 4" thick!

I plan on pushing this turbo to the limit at some point and don't want any limiting factors. I have a 3" downpipe and single 3.5" exhaust already.

-GNX7

 

[KendallF]

You can make it shorter (cut a few rows off) but you can't make it narrower. I think the width would be the major problem in your application.

Pssst...I have an Eastern IC for sale..it's fairly compact and it's about 5" thick!

 

[gnx7]

you have email

-GNX7

 

[REDS HOT AIR]

check with some local radiator shops about narrowing it ..they should be able to handle it

donno what it flows but it works

 

[gnx7]

I measured it and it is way to wide for my setup. Curious how much it would cost to do. I have access to a plasma cutter and TIG so would rather not pay someone to do it. However to narrow it (width) I'm afraid I would melt some of the passages.... or if I used a band saw it may be a PITA to get it sealed up again.

-GNX7