Installed my heat exchanger last night(pics).
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Jamison, Pennsylvania
i had my factory intercooler replaced due to an accident. the intercooler alone (XL3Z-8K226-AA, from insurance list) cost $560.07. compare that to the power steering cooler, replaced at at $61.03 and trans cooler, replaced at $83.78. if i was replacing this at my cost, i would have gotten the JDM. must be a piece of engineering work to cost that much.
dave o
2001 Black L
dave o
2001 Black L
Rest In Peace
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,782
Likes: 0
From: Right Flucking Here Ni66a
Put the grill back on looks to ricer without. But more importantly gives you some protection so nothing goes flying through it.
Last edited by BadAzz516; Mar 27, 2003 at 07:48 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,939
Likes: 0
From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
Originally posted by grinomyte
I like that photoshop, but that exhanger is set kinda back so itll look odd from an angle right? hmmm, nice idea tho, but i would say fabricate something or just stick the grill back on. Its nice to advertise but in this case,
Curious, what the heck does that thing do anyway? (yeah i like looking dum
)
I like that photoshop, but that exhanger is set kinda back so itll look odd from an angle right? hmmm, nice idea tho, but i would say fabricate something or just stick the grill back on. Its nice to advertise but in this case,
Curious, what the heck does that thing do anyway? (yeah i like looking dum
)
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...heat+exchanger
Dan
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Curious about something.
So, if the unit is larger...is it also heavier? It stands to reason that it's weight would be greater, if it holds more fluid. In that case, what are you gaining? Larger radiators, transmission coolers, and oil coolers have obvious advantages to engine health. What is the advantage of a larger heat exchanger if any added boost associated with a cooler charge is negated by higher weight?
This is in no way meant as a flame. I like it and would like to know more about its functional benefits.
This is in no way meant as a flame. I like it and would like to know more about its functional benefits.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,438
Likes: 0
Re: Curious about something.
Originally posted by Shazbot
So, if the unit is larger...is it also heavier? It stands to reason that it's weight would be greater, if it holds more fluid. In that case, what are you gaining? Larger radiators, transmission coolers, and oil coolers have obvious advantages to engine health. What is the advantage of a larger heat exchanger if any added boost associated with a cooler charge is negated by higher weight?
This is in no way meant as a flame. I like it and would like to know more about its functional benefits.
So, if the unit is larger...is it also heavier? It stands to reason that it's weight would be greater, if it holds more fluid. In that case, what are you gaining? Larger radiators, transmission coolers, and oil coolers have obvious advantages to engine health. What is the advantage of a larger heat exchanger if any added boost associated with a cooler charge is negated by higher weight?
This is in no way meant as a flame. I like it and would like to know more about its functional benefits.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Dayton Ohio
Originally posted by Daves00L
if i was replacing this at my cost, i would have gotten the JDM. must be a piece of engineering work to cost that much.
dave o
2001 Black L
if i was replacing this at my cost, i would have gotten the JDM. must be a piece of engineering work to cost that much.
dave o
2001 Black L
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Re: Re: Curious about something.
Originally posted by grinomyte
Ok i got it, compressing air makes heat, plain and simple. Hot air isnt exactly what you want because it is less dense, so a larger heat exchanger = less heat = better air = more speed. Someone slap me if im incorrect.
Ok i got it, compressing air makes heat, plain and simple. Hot air isnt exactly what you want because it is less dense, so a larger heat exchanger = less heat = better air = more speed. Someone slap me if im incorrect.
Anyone?
Last edited by Shazbot; Mar 28, 2003 at 01:07 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 0
From: Botswana
Re: Re: Re: Curious about something.
Originally posted by Shazbot
Actually, read my post again. It doesn't ask "why," which is the question you answered; it questions whether or not you are possibly negating the benefits of a cooler -- less dense -- charge with the higher weight of the new unit.
Anyone?
Actually, read my post again. It doesn't ask "why," which is the question you answered; it questions whether or not you are possibly negating the benefits of a cooler -- less dense -- charge with the higher weight of the new unit.
Anyone?
Here is the way to ask the question....How much does the stock heat exchanger weigh. How much does the Fluidyne heat exchanger weigh?
I would like to know also.
Rocks
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
Re: Re: Re: Re: Curious about something.
Originally posted by 03LightninRocks
Here is the way to ask the question....How much does the stock heat exchanger weigh. How much does the Fluidyne heat exchanger weigh?
I would like to know also.
Rocks
Here is the way to ask the question....How much does the stock heat exchanger weigh. How much does the Fluidyne heat exchanger weigh?
I would like to know also.
Rocks
