Re: S.P.E.A.R.C.O.intercooler guys??

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Fri, 13 Jun 1997, Ross wrote:

> I really don't care if something is speled wrong 
> or a period is missing this isn't English class. O.K.?

nyther do I.

> Not only was it to hot it WAS NOT 22 real PSI!!!!

If you have a reputable gauge, then 22psi is 22psi.   Maybe its too hot 
to do anything, I understand that, but it is still 22psi.

> When Spearco went on Actual boost was 13-15psi 
> of charged air At a temp no hotter than 146dgr.

I found similar results on a couple mods.  The boost would go down, but 
the car felt better, indicating that you/I have increased the efficiency 
of the system.

> the 1/ONE step intercooler The tanks were custom 
> made  to my spec.And here is the secret 1380cfm
> is the same upgraded inter. you get for a GM Grand NASH!
> Which has a 3.8 engine,AND WITH that intercooler and 
> other mods. can make a dyno proven 489bhp.

That would be fun in a 5KCSTQ!  :-)   Here in Flint, you find Grand 
National motors in all sorts of vehicles.    I have a friend with a 4wd 
S-10 with a Grand National motor in it.

How much larger than the stock intercooler core is your upgraded core?   
I was thinking about building custom end tanks for a stock 5KCSTQ 
I'cooler core, making it a single pass.   (Its been done by others here 
already)

Thanks for the details, Ross.   Keep it up.

Later,
Graydon D. Stuckey