What determines intercooler applications?

[RWmotion]

If I have a 97 240sx with an SR20 in it, what application would i look for in buying an intercooler. Im assuming I would need one for a 97 240sx. Is this wrong?, should I be looking for an intercooler for an SR20 regardless of my make and model? Basically, what determines the application of the intercooler?

[[s3]]

You can use any intercooler made for a S14 chassis. However, intercoolers range in size, fitment, and price.

Just depends how much you want to spend and how much power you wanna get out of your SR20.

[Jonny 290]

Cooling power and lag both increase as you increase IC size.

you shoulda seen this powerstroke IC i saw the other day. 42" long core....but it'd lag until next wednesday.

Any application for an import 2.0-3.0 should work well. Plenty of stuff out there.

[solaris22]

You don't 'need' one but they're very helpful in keeping intake temps down, popular FMICs used are the HKS and Blitz. I have the HKS type-S, it's good to something like 450-500hp which is good for me for now. It's an all-round good IC. Check out http://www.phase2motortrend.com for good prices on ICs, or anything for that matter. Or you could get a starion or GTR FMIC and have piping made. There's many options, just use the search button and see what comes up.

[RWmotion]

Thanks for all the feedback. Im planning on doing work to the SR down the road so I just figured Id get the intercooler now, on the stock SR (S13) motor. Maybe I should spend my money elsewhere......lsd, clutch. Any suggestions? Just a stock SR.....clutch, intercooler, lsd......which two are the most worth it?

[solaris22]

your 97 doesn't have an lsd already? I assume you have an exaust, intake and blow off (the basics) Then get a boost controller, makes a hell of a difference, then intercooler, then clutch maybe...all personal preference

[RWmotion]

No I dont have ABS or LSD....unfortunately. LSD is definately a high priority on my list.

[underground]

Hi,

If you want a awesome intercooler for a budget based price range, check out the Hybrid Power Intercoolers out of Australia. You can typically purchase them for under $500 and the size is 600x300x76, larger than a Skyline GT-R stock intercooler. Should be good for up to 650HP. Hybrid typically has an auction or two going on Ebay, so look there. I would highly recommend their stuff, we are running them on the RB series 240sx's we build.

ChrisUnderground Motorsports

[RWmotion]

Hey, thanks Ill check it out. So that size you mentioned is good for a stock (S13) SR20? Id rather have your motor

[Slippery S14]

Minor Threadjack here. What area of town do you live in RW? I live out in the west end. I'd love to see that sr sometime if you are game

-Slip

[RWmotion]

Whats up man. I live in Southside. I dont have the motor in yet, hopefully soon. Im hesitant to say anything cause I dont want to be "that guy" that always talks about getting **** and never does. The ball is in motion though Anyway man Ill def. let you know when its in...........pretty soon hopefully.

[Slippery S14]

If you decide to do it yourself and you need another set of hands, let me know. Im not great at troubleshooting engines but I can follow directions well :P

-Slip

[RWmotion]

I appreciate the offer. Always looking for extra help and other 240 owners in the area.