Intercoolers, intercoolers . . .

[blacksix]

I've been thinking of upgrading my stock IC for some time now, and came across 2 GMHTP tests that were interesting.

Jan. 04 they tested the new Mease unit on a TE-44-blown car and went from 361 hp to 387 hp @ 25 psi- - 25 hp - - in direct before-and-after tests. Nov. 97 they tested an Eastern FM on a "modified" car and went from 417 hp @ 15 psi to 465 hp @ 15 psi - - 48 hp. Turning the boost up to 18 psi netted 490 hp - - 73 hp.

Now, apples-to-oranges comparisons are always dangerous to try to draw conclusions from. Admittedly the "modified" car was actually highly modified, already making 50 more hp than the TE44 car and therefore flowing a lot more air and fuel. Would the Mease unit on the same car have made closer to the FM's 48 hp?
It says right in the article that your results may vary depending on how far from stock your car already is.

Neither of the articles addressed driveablility issues at all (spoolup, coolant temps, heat soak, etc.) so obviously there are other factors to consider when making your decision. I personally am starting to lean towards the FM, but it's windy . . .

 

[salvageV6]

Well is it a race car or street car primarily?

Gonna keep the 44 or go bigger?

I like stock location intercoolers and have the Mease stock core stretch and a CAS V4 on my two cars running pump gas and alky. with no driveability issues. Noticeable gains upon installation.

Part throttle surging with smaller turbos and front mounts is also a potential issue you didn't list.

Either will work fine when done right you just have to have your ultimate goals and budget planned out first.

 

[PhilM]

Go with the MPE 24 row - its nice - fits sweet and will support driveablility (well more fun driveability anyway) over FR mnts. This cooler i thinks will support into the 9's so most mods you do wont out perform the IC. Keith put the IC in my car and it fits perfect. It's really a ground-breaking piece.

 

[blacksix]

ttt

 

[turbot2112]

i have the eastern front mount and love it. there are no overheating issues. spoolup is great. did i really need a front mount, probablly not. am i sorry i got , hell no. you cant go wrong with the mease intercooler either. i hear nothing but good things about everyone of his products.also, eastern front mount looks badass.

 

[Snorman]

Just curious, how fast has anybody gone with Keith's 24-row (or any big stretch, for that matter)?
S.

 

[charlloots]

persision front mount you cant go wrong 895.00and it looks good
jmo

 

[PhilM]

Im sure the MPE IC will definetely support cars into the 9's - fastest someones gone i think is round there, 10's, etc..