Intercooler ?'s

02Oilburner

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I have the stock intercooler in my 02 7.3. I have found 6.0 intercoolers on ebay for around $100 to $180. I have also seen aftermarket intercoolers (Banks, BD power, Torbonetics ect) for $1200 to $1500.

1. What gains would I see with the 6.0 intercooler over stock?

2. What gains would I see with a $1200-$1500 intercooler over stock?

Thanks for any input!
 

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I have the stock intercooler in my 02 7.3. I have found 6.0 intercoolers on ebay for around $100 to $180. I have also seen aftermarket intercoolers (Banks, BD power, Torbonetics ect) for $1200 to $1500.

1. What gains would I see with the 6.0 intercooler over stock?

A. Cooler EGTs, somewhat faster Turbo responce.

2. What gains would I see with a $1200-$1500 intercooler over stock?

A. A decal'n braging rights ;).

Thanks for any input!

Seriously on question 2 ? I checked'm out. For me, all I was looking for was cooler EGTs for towing. The 6.0 I/C gave me that, and along with it came a bit faster spool up, due to it's larger CFM capacity.

My .03 :dunno
 

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the only gains u will see is about 100-150 degrees in EGT drop, closer to 100 tho. with the bigger intercoolers, u will see maybe another 100 degree drop. so for $100-180 dollars, 100 degrees is worth it in my opinion. thats about all u might see
 

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So I wont see much performance difference (HP TQ) between Banks Intercooler and the 6.0 intercooler?
 

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So I wont see much performance difference (HP TQ) between Banks Intercooler and the 6.0 intercooler?

Intercoolers don't add either horsepower or torque, they just allow you to use what you already have without worrying about your EGT's
 

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The intercooler debate. :)
The manufacturers will tell you what ever you want to to hear. :sly

If you want more power, you'll get it.
If you want cooler egt's, no problem.
If you want better spool up, no trouble there either.

In my opinion, is there enough gains to justify twelve hundred dollars?
Nope.
 

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If you never plan on injectors... go with the 6.0 IC...

Otherwise save your money for a Sperco!
 

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I did a 6.0 and saw maybe 100deg but still worth the effert, took longer to do the foil delete than the cooler install itself....
 

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