Quote:
Originally Posted by shift_drift
you wouldn't happen to have the dimensions for that ic handy would you? I have a dsm sidemount sitting around and its pretty damn big, and my power goals are around 300hp so if I could get away with using that it'd be alot cheaper.
|
Core size is roughly 10.25" x 7.5" x 3". At its widest point it measures about 12", the extraneous amount of width occupied by the end tanks.
Not sure if this is really applicable in this discussion as I've never seen a DSM intercooler before, but materials and build quality have as much of an effect on an I/C's ability to cool as size--at least in the case of a stock S13 turbo (CA18) intercooler compared the ARC. They're very similar in size, yet the CA18 intercooler is notorious for barely being able to cool the stock wastegate pressure. Most people toss them before ever installing them.
Your best bet is to try to follow firsthand knowledge as much as possible, i.e. get on some DSM boards and see what they've gotten away with. Size is a limiting factor on intercooler's for this chassis, as there really isn't much room between the frame rail and the fender. (As someone said previously.) That's one of the reasons it might be a better choice to get an intercooler designed for the car.
To the original poster, have you thought about getting a cheap FMIC? SSAC sells them for around
$200 shipped, so that's always an option. Of course, they're of somewhat dubious quality, but many people seem to run them without any ill effects.