http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD2V

now i know the general feeling on ebay stuff is that its ****, but i cant really see anyway they can mess up on an intercooler? anyone use these? how do they perform

cheers
Dave

 

This has been discussed (I know the search is down right now). I have an intercooler that I bought off of egay. Does it work - yes, but does it work as good as the name brand IC's - no. For the money they're OK, but if you want something good your going to have to spend the bucks. They do work for budget setups.

 

well im only after 350whp...so a better question...do you think it will cope with that?

 

I would think at that power level you would be running out of efficiency of the cheapo intercoolers. I know there are people on here that has done back to back tests on these against the name brand IC's - hopefully someone will chime in with power levels, boost levels, and IAT's comparisons.

 

I have one. I'm not looking to make super power so it worked for me plus it was 90 shipped. Made 234whp and 215tq on 10 psi using and Ebay intercooler.

 

BTW, what engine and turbo setup are you working with so maybe someone may have a similar setup?

 

built b16 and t3/t4 57trim

 

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with what turbo?
what engine?

details man.

 

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with what turbo?
what engine?

details man.</TD></TR></TABLE>

shouldn't really matter, he's only making 234whp.

Max I'd use an ebay ic for is about 250whp. Especially the ex-powerstroke chop units.

tube/fin intercoolers run out of efficiency fast. They flow well, but won't cool the intake charge like a well designed bar and plate unit.

 

Im running that same size ebay intercooler except I pay'ed 110 shipped.

ran a 10.8 with it on pump gas and a t3/t4 turbo

 

Yeah, a friend made 600+whp on that same one. I know MANY people running those cores making alot of power. It's aluminum, it's bar/plate, it works. The typical bar/plate vs duct/fin comes into play, but regardless they have been proven to support power.

 

there's a lot more to it than you guys are saying, lol.

 

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Mine works fine too.The one in that link is the one I have too.Diffrent seller but I'm sure it's all from the same place in china

I don't know if I buy into the whole testing either.Testing on a dyno with a fan isn't going to yeild the same results as on the street.


Modified by cbustuner at 9:07 PM 5/13/2008

 

well i think i will gie it a go on my setup and i'll report back.

 

i was thinking of one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...14003

for the price how can you go wrong on a budget?

 

^mega cheap and with the pound-dollar the way it is at the moment is even better for us in the UK...but i was thinkin if goin with an ebay cooler the bigger the better...

 

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if you search that sellers intercooler inventory you will find some big *** coolers for cheap........if you can fit it behind you bumper.......go for it....

 

I've gotten two (first one was kinda tiny) and both are fine, but as ppl have allready mensioned, it's not for a huge boost setup, i'm aiming for 300whp tops.

i paid $60 for mine and $80 shipping. this is for a built LS motor with a T3/T04E 54 trim.

 

one of the jdm sport ebay intercoolers here, dyno numbers in sig

 

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with what turbo?
what engine?

details man.</TD></TR></TABLE>


2000 LS
Drag III kit
Turbonetics t3/t4
Tial 38mm WG
ebay intercooler
2.5 inch DP and exhaust
tuned on Crome
10psi made 234/215

 

Does anyone have pics on the core of an eBay cheapo vs a precision unit or another reputable intercooler? Just curious how those looked not to thread jack

 

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Real good point about the value of the dollar. That would be a hell of a deal for a budget setup.