Intercooler Test
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Fleet Mechanic
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Intercooler Test
I have a 6.0 cooler that i am planning to install. I would like to know how to pressure test for air leaks before i install it, any info on a good process for testing would be appreciated. I tried my own method of plugging the 3 in. inlet and outlet with a plumbing type plug. Well lets just say i got a little excited when one of the plugs blew off with a bang, so it didn't take me long to figure this was not a very safe way to do it 
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Yes and no more than $150.00.
Rich, I went to a radiator shop and let them to test my IC.
Rich, I went to a radiator shop and let them to test my IC.
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Awesome. I'll let the guy know. It's one out of a 06 6.0. For now I don't really need one but if I come across a good deal I may scoop it up
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Fleet Mechanic
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This is the one i was having trouble with blowing off. It's kinda similar to yours, maybe i should get a white one. I walked away after it blew off a couple of times.
I will get back to it in a few days. sorry about the large pics
Glenn your cheating thow, i think your cooler is not a 6.0
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just a fair warning the 6.0 coolers arent that great as everybody says they are they are fine for stock to mild 7.3s but once you go big power you would want a aluminum endtanked ones i have seen a lot of 6.0 ic failed on stock 6.0 trucks oil is a factor as well but the way they are built with the ends crimped on leave a lot to be desired
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I think mine came out of a 2005, i thought it was out of a Super Duty ?
I also thought you had some kind of after market cooler. does yours have aluminum or plastic like mine.
just a fair warning the 6.0 coolers arent that great as everybody says they are they are fine for stock to mild 7.3s but once you go big power you would want a aluminum endtanked ones i have seen a lot of 6.0 ic failed on stock 6.0 trucks oil is a factor as well but the way they are built with the ends crimped on leave a lot to be desired