intercooler question

[shally2186]

hey,i have a RB20DET in my s13 coupe..i was wondering if it would make ne difference if i got a intercooler that had an inlet and outlet on the same side,and then ran my charge tubes almost like the stock set up??? instead of running the charge tube over and infront of the engine to the right side of the intercooler..y not just have an intercooler that the charge tubes go in and out of the same side??? will there be a boost decrease???idk i just seem to think it would b alot simpler and less chance of a boost leak..lemme kno what your ideas are guys..thanks alot

way it is nowwith intecooler like this

other way that im refering towith a intercooler like this

NOTE::these are not the exact intercoolers i am or will be using..they are here just for visual aid

[BoostFab]

it's more ideal to run the stack style intercoolers (as pictured) that have inlet and outlet on the same side for the stock rb intake manifold. you benefit of not having to loose pressure over the long traditional intercooler piping route to the right. i never stop recommending ppl to go this route.

[l0nestar]

I went with a 'normal' FMIC because I plan on converting to a GReddy style (front facing) IM as opposed to the stock cross-tube style. Even though the stock style is more efficient. It just does not flow as well at higher than stock setups.

If I knew that I was keeping the stock manifold for a while, I would have purchased the 'stack style' intercooler.

*note* By GReddy style, I mean either a real GReddy or having one fabricated. NOT a FReddy / fleabay manifold.