ebay find-Mishimoto intercooler!
Dec 29, 2010, 12:40 PM
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ebay find-Mishimoto intercooler!
So I'm basically an eBay addict. I probably check eBay at least 15 times a day, just looking for the best deals I can find. Well, today it definitely paid off! Mishimoto is selling factory defect intercoolers made for the 01-07 Evo for $150 buy it now! The best part is that the defect is only that the logo was painted upside down, so it won't affect it's performance or anything like that.
I looked around elsewhere and found that the right side up versions of this intercooler sell for $500 here. With a deal like this, I couldn't resist spending the last of my xmas money to get a brand spankin new intercooler!
I'll probably just install it with the logo upside down for now, it'll be unique! Maybe when it gets warm i'll be less lazy and paint over it.
Anyways, they have like 10 available, so I thought i'd let you guys know so more of us can order these as late xmas presents to ourselves!
Here's the link
I looked around elsewhere and found that the right side up versions of this intercooler sell for $500 here. With a deal like this, I couldn't resist spending the last of my xmas money to get a brand spankin new intercooler!
I'll probably just install it with the logo upside down for now, it'll be unique! Maybe when it gets warm i'll be less lazy and paint over it.Anyways, they have like 10 available, so I thought i'd let you guys know so more of us can order these as late xmas presents to ourselves!
Here's the link
The stock intercooler is made by mishimoto...
Dec 29, 2010, 01:02 PM
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I think its obvious bar and plate intercoolers are more efficient then tube and fin. Every proven intercooler used on our cars are bar and plate.
I would have gone with this Ebay intercooler: http://bit.ly/eg52iC
I would have gone with this Ebay intercooler: http://bit.ly/eg52iC
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Dec 29, 2010, 01:10 PM
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Taken from iwsti:
Tube and Fin
Pros:
Generally weighs about half as much as a bar and plate core of similar dimensions
Generally less expensive
Generally less flow restriction within the core than bar and plate designs
Less flow restriction through the exterior allowing better flow to the rear of the core and to a radiator, AC condenser, tranny or oil cooler, etc. which may be behind it
Cons:
Those with less flow restriction than bar and plate cores offer less heat rejection
Generally have more fins which means they're more likely to be damaged by rocks/debris which cuts down on cooling efficiency
Charge air entry extends beyond core wall making it more difficult for air to enter the core cleanly
Bar and Plate
Pros:
Generally off greater heat rejection than tube and fin design
Those with turbulators offer even greater heat rejection
Offered in tons of varying shapes and sizes
Less likely to be damaged by rocks and debris
Charge air entry sits flush with core allowing for cleaner entry
Cons:
Weighs about twice as much as a similarly size tube and fin core
More expensive
Blocks more airflow to radiators, etc. which may be behind it
Those with turbulators have greater flow resistance to charge air
Seems like it's really a give or take to which one you want... I mean there's pros and cons to every car part ever made, you just need to make a decision of which is better for your application.
Personally- for the price of the intercooler and the lifetime warranty... you really can't beat it.
Tube and Fin
Pros:
Generally weighs about half as much as a bar and plate core of similar dimensions
Generally less expensive
Generally less flow restriction within the core than bar and plate designs
Less flow restriction through the exterior allowing better flow to the rear of the core and to a radiator, AC condenser, tranny or oil cooler, etc. which may be behind it
Cons:
Those with less flow restriction than bar and plate cores offer less heat rejection
Generally have more fins which means they're more likely to be damaged by rocks/debris which cuts down on cooling efficiency
Charge air entry extends beyond core wall making it more difficult for air to enter the core cleanly
Bar and Plate
Pros:
Generally off greater heat rejection than tube and fin design
Those with turbulators offer even greater heat rejection
Offered in tons of varying shapes and sizes
Less likely to be damaged by rocks and debris
Charge air entry sits flush with core allowing for cleaner entry
Cons:
Weighs about twice as much as a similarly size tube and fin core
More expensive
Blocks more airflow to radiators, etc. which may be behind it
Those with turbulators have greater flow resistance to charge air
Seems like it's really a give or take to which one you want... I mean there's pros and cons to every car part ever made, you just need to make a decision of which is better for your application.
Personally- for the price of the intercooler and the lifetime warranty... you really can't beat it.
Dec 29, 2010, 01:11 PM
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I think its obvious bar and plate intercoolers are more efficient then tube and fin. Every proven intercooler used on our cars are bar and plate.
I would have gone with this Ebay intercooler: http://bit.ly/eg52iC
I would have gone with this Ebay intercooler: http://bit.ly/eg52iC
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Dec 29, 2010, 01:15 PM
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