I am looking for an intercooler for a project car.. Would like to get some opinions on either FVD, Cargraphic, Andial, Turbokraft, or Blown Six Design? This project car will be for a 1997 993. Just wanted to get some opinions regarding which would be best company to go with? Any opinions would be appreciated.

 

Secan, say 20K.

 

20k doesn't sound right for this or any project I've ever seen, but would not surprise me.

 

porsche owners have too much money to blow






but seriously, depending on your application the intercooler specs would vary.

give us an idea on what type of "project" you're doing and i think you'll get a better idea of exactly what you need.

 

Something from the library..
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...t=41690&page=3

 

HI, I have a 993TT in the shop rite now. It has about 700 awhp that we built!
We have an open door for all who would like to stop by! I also have the best Tuner,fabricator, and Engine builder in the air cooled business( bar none). I hope this does not sound arrogant but we all saw his dyno of 1157 rwhp! BTW It drives to and from the shop daily.
Here to assist,
Tim

 

And what is this baby worth to duplicate?

 

Hi LAT, Eddie will be putting her up for sale. But for those who want the best they can come on down and talk with Eddie and myself. We build many cars to suit there owners needs. The price of duplicating is not all that high, You may opp for differant parts or hp levels. It is your car and should be built the way you want it not the way I sell you!
Here to assist,
Tim

 

I think you'd be surprised at how much sustained boost the stock i/c and handle efficiently

I think Ruf makes one of the better i/c's....but again, really depends on what your project is and how its going to be used.

A stock i/c will flow a lot of air...you can always use some water injection on the i/c to get it even cooler.

 

Tim, I am good now, thankns.

 

LArennsport, On the air cooled motor you can not mist the intercooler because the engine fan will pull in that water. Plus wet down your ignition coil,wires, and ect. It is not like driving in the rain. In the rain you do not run flat out full boost. The air temp and humidity are also different.
Just my thoughts,
Tim

 

The best IC is the Secan. The best value for fit, performance and cost is Andial. Anything beyond that the bag for the buck ratio is so far out of line that your money is better spent in other places. Focus your efforts on keeping the heat out in the first place. This means more efficent turbos and exhaust. Toss the K16's for K24/18g hybrids from protomotive or the upcoming Tial GT30's are the ideal choice IMHO. Controlling boost spikes also reduces heat. Factory boost control sucks (no MAP sensor) so the Protomotive/EBC combo gets the thumbs up from me. Fabspeed makes nice free flowing exhaust at good prices.

 

Thanks for all the advice. I will probably go with either andial or FVD.

 

There's a thread on this elsewhere where guys are doing the misting of the intercooler...they do not seem to be having any problems. But your comment is well taken...I hear what you are saying.

 

Tim

what is your definition of "best tuner"? I think it might be too narrow if you believe that extracting 1000rwhp + from the engine (on whatever dyno that was) means one is a good tuner. Maybe you think that this is what everyone tries to achieve as a goal but can't turn the boost up?

I would like to see what is left of that engine after one lap at the Nurburgring running a sub-10 minute lap for example, or a 20 minute sprint at Laguna Seca.

That car/engine has been for sale forever now, not surprised it never finds a buyer, you can buy hand grenades for much cheaper than that.