larger diesel intercooler

[Drave]

I own 2 diesel vehicles with front mounted intercoolers. I noticed that there is enough space for a larger intercooler up front. How much hp/torque gains are expected in a larger intercooler? Are there other mods necessary aside from the longer pipes? How much is the usual cost?

TIA

[Dieseldude]

What is the make and model of your car?

[rion]

Before ading bigger intercooler,buy a vac/boost guage to measure pressure before and after.

[4JGtootsie]

Tama si Rion and if you have extra money pyrometer/EGT especially kung mahilig ka mag out of town with whole family. Kung mas marami ka pang spare cash transmission oil temp.(A/T units)

[rion]

Sir niky mentioned you will gain 5-10 hp with larger intercooler. If done properly.

the problem is the longer pipe, it could cost negative boost.thats why its good to compare the pressure response before and after installation.

[speedyfix]

the boost level will remain the same (since boost is limited by the actuator on the wastegate and not by the size of the intercooler), but it may cause some lag since you have to fill up the larger IC volume.

[adventure]

sir san po ba nakakabili ng mas malalaking intercooler?

[rion]

ah yes, I meant measuring boost response time, NOT boost level in my first post.

bad communication skills...

*adventure: try the classified ads section. I saw some turbo kits in there...

[speedyfix]

depending on the size we may be able to help you.