unusual i/c on ebay - Page 2

Tippy · 02-08-2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by scottrx7tt

I searched pretty extensively on eBay for an off the shelf solution for the 911/930. Was pretty set on the 93-95 rx7 v mount intercooler but would have to flip one of the end tanks and reorient the intercooler outlet. Too much work, especially after seeing the evo X. Here is a link to the rx7 v mount.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRacing-Universal-3-35-V-Mount-Intercooler-For-FC-RX7/161353881312?epid=655245302&hash=item259170d6e0:g:Uf0AAOSw7I5TskSf

Scott, I bought this IC from Treadstone (<$500):

https://www.maperformance.com/products/treadstone-performance-trst9-series-intercooler-trstp9

It's made for a V8 car. Sorry the IC you bought from me didn't work out for you. I was going for bigger power, so I thought I needed a much bigger IC (higher flowing CFM). Honestly, I didn't pick up much power as far as I could tell from my butt dyno, and the turbo was laggier due to the increased volume of going from 2.5" ducting and IC to 3".

Point is, the IC I sold you was adequate for my estimated 600+hp.

Anyways, I had to cut off both inlet and outlet pipes and move to different locations. I also added bosses to mount it flat instead of vertical like a V8 car has it. It was a decent amount of work to make happen, but I am totally happy I'll never have to buy another IC again as it's good to 1300hp I think.

scottrx7tt · 02-08-2019, 07:28 AM

Tippy,
The intercooler was adequate for my needs, it had plenty of cooling capacity, but I just never could get it to sit right. This is strictly for asthetics. The treadstone intercooler looks awesome, and would also be a great choice. It looks like a lot of the high dollar custom 930 intercoolers that are sold north of $3000. The intercoolers with the end tanks oriented front and rear looks much nicer. If I wouldn't have already ordered the Evo X, I would have been interested in the one you bought. I am only running 10lbs of boost, so pretty much anything would be adequate for my cooling needs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy

Scott, I bought this IC from Treadstone (<$500):

https://www.maperformance.com/products/treadstone-performance-trst9-series-intercooler-trstp9

It's made for a V8 car. Sorry the IC you bought from me didn't work out for you. I was going for bigger power, so I thought I needed a much bigger IC (higher flowing CFM). Honestly, I didn't pick up much power as far as I could tell from my butt dyno, and the turbo was laggier due to the increased volume of going from 2.5" ducting and IC to 3".

Point is, the IC I sold you was adequate for my estimated 600+hp.

Anyways, I had to cut off both inlet and outlet pipes and move to different locations. I also added bosses to mount it flat instead of vertical like a V8 car has it. It was a decent amount of work to make happen, but I am totally happy I'll never have to buy another IC again as it's good to 1300hp I think.

Tippy · 02-08-2019, 12:58 PM

Scott, I thought the IC looked great on your car and put up some big numbers for a 3.0.

I'm sure that IC will sell like hot cakes.

slow&rusty · 02-09-2019, 07:48 AM

Nothing wrong with that eBay IC, I've seen it used over the years in a few other applications and it is a good design and will support a ton of HP.

pkabush · 02-09-2019, 11:11 AM

I have the same intercooler as Tippy. Although I’m not running it due to the fact that I got a 965 IC I’m totally happy with the quality. I had them relocate one of the ports for an extra hundy.

Undutched · 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy

Scott, I bought this IC from Treadstone (<$500):

https://www.maperformance.com/products/treadstone-performance-trst9-series-intercooler-trstp9

It's made for a V8 car. Sorry the IC you bought from me didn't work out for you. I was going for bigger power, so I thought I needed a much bigger IC (higher flowing CFM). Honestly, I didn't pick up much power as far as I could tell from my butt dyno, and the turbo was laggier due to the increased volume of going from 2.5" ducting and IC to 3".

Point is, the IC I sold you was adequate for my estimated 600+hp.

Anyways, I had to cut off both inlet and outlet pipes and move to different locations. I also added bosses to mount it flat instead of vertical like a V8 car has it. It was a decent amount of work to make happen, but I am totally happy I'll never have to buy another IC again as it's good to 1300hp I think.

Dear Tippy,

I want to use the same intercooler for my build. So you assume it is too big?

I see from your signature you are using the 964 intake manifold and have the IC centrally connected, as opposed to using a bend like the turbokraft and others. Do you have a picture of the connection?

Usual connetion for the turbokraft I/C and others with a bend to the centrall located throttle body (or ITBS)

EDIT: Picture not displaying properly and for whatever reason I cant upload the right version.

Planned treadstone setup (having to reweld both inlet and outlet.)

Tippy · 02-11-2019, 04:09 PM

Undutched, no, it’s not too big. The increased volume just made the turbo slightly laggier.

In the photo, I’m using the stock 3.2 intake. I simply used a 3” 135 degree silicone hose to connect the IC outlet to the throttlebody.

Undutched · 02-11-2019, 11:12 PM

Tippy,

when you switch over to the 964 unit, will you do the same or have you not switched over due to placement of the I/C outlet?
Important since I need to import the I/C as opposed to being able to send it back or testfit different units.
Otherwise I'd use the same I/C and do the same with the 3" 135° bend, which is a lot easier then fabricating the whole I/C, and jsut switching the inlet.
( I have a 964 NA-T conversion)

Tippy · 02-14-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Undutched

Tippy,

when you switch over to the 964 unit, will you do the same or have you not switched over due to placement of the I/C outlet?
Important since I need to import the I/C as opposed to being able to send it back or testfit different units.
Otherwise I'd use the same I/C and do the same with the 3" 135° bend, which is a lot easier then fabricating the whole I/C, and jsut switching the inlet.
( I have a 964 NA-T conversion)

I plan on using the same IC in the exact same configuration as it is, minus using a different silicone adapter from the IC to 964 intake.

Won't know exactly which silicone adapter I'll need until I mock it up.

scottrx7tt · 05:03 PM

Here is my modified evo x intercooler. Price was $300 shipped. I took it to a performance shop where they welded a new 2” inlet pipe on the bottom and blocked off the 2.5” hole in the side. Cost $100 to have that done. Turned out great.