Intercooler or not - Diesel Forum

nivrig · 10-17-2006, 09:25 PM

I'm trying to decide to install an IC or not. I have a 2001 7.3 IC and the Y-pipe off an early 99. I need to make the pipes.

Mods to my 97 F350--Tymar intake, DP & 5" exhaust, 1.0 turbo, Banks Stinger Plus Chip, Gauges-Pyro, Boost, Trans. In your opinion, would the IC help in the performance area??? Some say yes, some say no, unless I do additional mods such as injectors or another type of chip.

I do tow a 9K pound trailer occasionally and I know an IC would lower EGTs but some say it would lower the boost and in turn, hunt performance and power.

PSDfreak · 10-17-2006, 09:38 PM

I put an IC on the truck listed in my sig...I noticed a slight decrease in boost pressure (not really that big of a deal, I was worried about it though). I would do it again for sure...It's really nice to be able to climb through the mountains empty or pulling without having to worry as much about the EGT's...I recommend it!

-Casey

Soaggydogg · 10-17-2006, 10:13 PM

If you already have it I would say yes for sure. It will decrease boost and some response. It will lower temps, boost and raise fuel mileage.

caryt · 10-18-2006, 09:58 AM

In addition to a IC get rid of the banks chip and get a real one...DP or Wildman, which ever you like.

Cary

Allister73 · 10-18-2006, 10:50 AM

You will really like having the I/C installed. I do not know how quick a spool up your turbo does now, but with the 1.0 you should be sitting pretty!! I would think that the difference in spool time from your turbo will be negligable. When I first put the ATS one on, the boost dropped like 5 pounds, then I found I forgot to tighten a boot!!! Oooooops! Now my boost is 2 lbs less than before, with much better power, and I can now make boost without heat. Guys always said with more boost comes better cooling. Well, for me the more boost, the more heat. Now I can boost to 20 lbs and never back out with the fifth wheel in tow. Really nice!! Coarse I think mine is so little different between before and after, becasue of Tony's programming. It already pulled great from his low boost fueling. I say do it, it will make you a believer!!

nivrig · 10-19-2006, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the responses. What all of you recommended is exactly what I was going to do. Install the IC and get a better chip. Then when I ordered my Tymar intake and 5" inch exhaust, Dale said I did not need it and to get rid of it because it would not flow enough CFM. This is when I became somewhat unsure on whether to use it or not. I'm still leaning towards using it because of the lower EGTs. Dale also recommended that I replace the 1.0 housing with the stock one because it would flow more air.

Dollrider · 10-19-2006, 11:06 PM

Seems to me that you would want to use the 6.0 IC instead of the 7.3...

PSDfreak · 10-19-2006, 11:23 PM

I dont have any technical knowledge to put down here (like CFM etc...) but I can tell you that I was really worried about hurting performance with the addition of the IC (I have stock injectors) and I found that there is a very slight drop in boost and a hair of lag off the line, but really the positive affects of the IC outweight the negatives BIG time IMO.

-Casey

caryt · 10-20-2006, 10:34 AM

I highly respect Dale but hes dead wrong about the IC [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] Install it and the 1.0 housing it will be a great combo for up to stage 1's...if ya move to 2's go back to the stock housing. The 6.0 cooler is better so sell your if ya want.

cary

deerezilla9620 · 10-20-2006, 02:22 PM

Nivrig do you pull any thing with your truck? IF you do put that IC on it help pulling a load even on flat ground I'M sorry I did not do it sooner. The stock IC out of a sd is not a bad IC for the $$$ it is

nivrig · 10-20-2006, 06:35 PM

Yes, I pull a camper weighing about 9K, 10K with beer. I'm going to go ahead and put the 7.3 IC on beings I have it. I also have the 99 intake. I need the pipes. I can make them or buy them. Is GTS the only one that makes them for our trucks???

As I previously mentioned, the mods to my 97 F350 are, Tymar intake, DP & 5" exhaust, 1.0 turbo, Banks Stinger Plus Chip, Gauges-Pyro, Boost, Trans.

I will replace the Banks chip, who do you all recommend, Tony, Dale or????? I'm not out to race the truck, that's for the my other toys. I more interested in towing power and maybe a little better mileage.

caryt · 10-20-2006, 08:07 PM

Either one..I went with Tony and so has I belive the majority of OBS guys but like I said either one can set you up. I'd get a TDO burn for your trans and ya might want to call BTS to see what you can do to make your trans survive awile [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Your going to need to save some $$$ for a real trans as you <font color="red"> WILL </font> kill it with the HP and torque that 2's will give ya [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

I hope your camper only weights 6k [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

Cary

jonpruitt · 10-20-2006, 10:18 PM

I'm not a 100% sure, but I think Banks sells a kit for OBS and is cheaper then GTS. Least thats what I have heard.