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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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6.0 intercooler

i would like to get a 6.0 intercooler for my 2003 7.3 truck. The one i found has plastic end caps. I remember reading on here somewhere that there was a problem with the plastic end caps being weak or something. If anyone knows or has had a problem with them please let me know so i don't buy something that isn't going to last. Thanks guys
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I think all 6oh intercoolers are plastic. Technically they are proably weaker than a all aluminim. But unless your planning on 60+ psi boost, you'll never have any trouble.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I asked the qestion in the 6.0 forum before I put mine in (I had a 6.0 IC for a while, before the Spearco I run now). There were a few instances of the end tanks blowing off the core. The crimps that held the tank on came loose and the end tanks came off. However, I never had any problems with mine, and I think it was more of a problem in the early IC's that were out. If you found one from an '04 or later, or just bought a new one now, it should be fine.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jtharvey
If you found one from an '04 or later, or just bought a new one now, it should be fine.
Fordparts.com carries them for around $300 if memory serves me.
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