My current setup consists of a d1sc and twin highflows...ive been offered a great deal on the OBX cooler. What dimensions do you guys typically run on this intercooler? Are they all the same? The one im looking at is 23" wide (31" with endtanks) 11.75" tall, 3" thick...endtanks diameter is 3" too. Im looking to upgrade now because ive got a 355 build coming up very soon. Will i see a significant drop in IAT's from a front mount over the twin highflows? Does anyone have any old piping theve fabbed up and not using anymore? Id buy them for sure...

my twin highflows are the 3.5 inchers not the new 4.5 inch models

 

no one here has an obx fmic? help me out here...dont wanna miss the deal...thanks in advance

 

I have one, 24x12x3, but it's mounted in the garage right now since there's no blower on the car at the moment. Do a search on LS2.com, there's a few people who are using them with good results.

 

yea i posted the same question on ls2.com, but the FI threads seem to have died lately...much more responses here...anyone think the obx will be worth it over the twin ic's i have now? Will it increase boost pressure?

 

Check over at ls1tech - there are several threads about the OBX intercoolers over there, and I know that the OBX vs the ATI twin intercooler topic has been touched on before.

The OBX was found to be a significant upgrade over the ATI twin intercoolers. Less pressure drop across the core, and a much better IAT reduction compared to the ATI setup to boot. For the money, I don't think the OBX can be beat - IF you don't mind doing some pretty hands-on fabrication.

 

yea thanks for the advice...ill check over there...i will most likely be getting the obx, i will post pics when everything is installed..thanks

 

we have a 24*12*4, Havent messure the pressure drop over it but the IAT is lower now on 17psi compared to 13psi on twin IC.
http://home.koping.net/u3243a/vinter...5/DSC02020.JPG
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wow that looks amazing...i love the look of that huge cooler in front...

 

Yepp, can garantie you that a lot of the "turbo" guys gets confused when the see it

 

This is the intercooler I use: http://www.blitz-performance.com/Bli...rcooler_LM.htm

It measures 24"x12.5"x4". I had to cut out about half of the bumper support mount on each side to make it fit and weld up some mounting tabs, but it fits perfect once it's in there!




-Chris

 

Maybe so, but it seems people have been happy with the IAT's. Will i see a gain in power by switching from my twin highflows to this FMIC at the same boost level?

 

you should, cooler air=more dense=more fuel to be added=more power

 

Probably negligeble gain considering you'll only running the equivalent of 4-5psi at sea level. I'm guessing you're only making ~350-360rwhp uncorrected, which is far from the limit of those intercoolers.