6.4 Intercooler

powerstroked08 · Jan 16, 2014

I love it 4" core ftw!

Martin #6 · Jan 16, 2014

bigrpowr said:
i would use a 3" and supply a boot with the ic . makes it easier on everyone when a boot fails.

:whs:

alradco · Jan 16, 2014

bigrpowr said:
depends. the trucks with the ccv still in tact will build up blow by , and those boots love to fail. whe they fail, they are a very difficult boot to find outside of a ford dealership.

Ok, I'll look into it. Thanks for the info.

powerstroked08 said:
I love it 4" core ftw!

You better buy the one and only 4"+ prototype unit

JrStroker · Jan 16, 2014

alradco said:
You better buy the one and only 4"+ prototype unit

Uhhhhhh, so does this mean you're changing the size?

alradco · Jan 16, 2014

JrStroker said:
Uhhhhhh, so does this mean you're changing the size?

Not necessarily but it is a consideration. The current core measures over 4". Core thickness is not the only way to improve cooling and efficiency. We're going to make the best possible intercooler. And if you're willing to trim the inside lip of your grille, we can probably squeeze this monster in, maybe we'll offer a couple different models. We're looking at a lot of different options including making this one fit.

JrStroker · Jan 17, 2014

alradco said:
Not necessarily but it is a consideration. The current core measures over 4". Core thickness is not the only way to improve cooling and efficiency. We're going to make the best possible intercooler. And if you're willing to trim the inside lip of your grille, we can probably squeeze this monster in, maybe we'll offer a couple different models. We're looking at a lot of different options including making this one fit.

Oh okay! Good deal! Thank you!

08SUPERKING · Jan 17, 2014

I'm liking the 4" idea... Monster cooler for Max power... Lol...

4.0l sahara · Jan 17, 2014

I say keep her thick.

powerstroked08 · Jan 17, 2014

4.0l sahara said:
I say keep her thick.

Agreed!!!!!! This monster needs to make its way to the 6.4 world! Pressure drop should be non existant!:rockon:

Crack85 · Jan 17, 2014

I say do some testing with different thickness if cores and see which one yields the best results.

bigrpowr · Jan 17, 2014

only problem i see with core thickness is effective cooling to everything else behind it. bar and plate is a cool catcher, so while it helps egt, it blocks mucho. tube and fin is less effective but less restrictive to everything behind it. i assume nicks testing should answer these questions.

JrStroker · Jan 17, 2014

bigrpowr said:
only problem i see with core thickness is effective cooling to everything else behind it. bar and plate is a cool catcher, so while it helps egt, it blocks mucho. tube and fin is less effective but less restrictive to everything behind it. i assume nicks testing should answer these questions.

Did not know that. Hmmm. Let the testing commence!

randy_4life · Jan 18, 2014

ill take a rad. and I/C when all the testing is done... I been looking for a new intercooler and wanted to upgrade the rad at the same time after hearing all the horror stories about them, glad I stumbled upon this thread

alradco · Jan 20, 2014

Sorry been out of town a few days and just getting caught up. We're working on the right balance of thickness, design, efficiency,etc. Although we were looking at a 4" core initially we were going to balance out that thickness in the design so that it's not "too thick" and causes other temps to go up, just like birpower mentions above. The number one priority on this is function and that's why we'll be testing on Nick's truck. Thanks everyone.

randy_4life said:
ill take a rad. and I/C when all the testing is done... I been looking for a new intercooler and wanted to upgrade the rad at the same time after hearing all the horror stories about them, glad I stumbled upon this thread

Best first post ever! :thumbsup: Thank you.

08BIGRIG · Jan 20, 2014

alradco said:
Sorry been out of town a few days and just getting caught up. We're working on the right balance of thickness, design, efficiency,etc. Although we were looking at a 4" core initially we were going to balance out that thickness in the design so that it's not "too thick" and causes other temps to go up, just like birpower mentions above. The number one priority on this is function and that's why we'll be testing on Nick's truck. Thanks everyone.

:thumbup:

2good2Btru · Feb 4, 2014

Any updates?

alradco · Feb 4, 2014

2good2Btru said:
Any updates?

New one should be done in the next few days then off to Nick so he can install along with the 6.4 radiator.

alradco · Feb 11, 2014

Core and tanks are pretty much done, getting assembled this week then off to Nick for testing. I'll be out of town for a few days after tomorrow. We're going to the sand dunes for President's Day.