intercooler vendor question
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"QUOTE=gt8684]speaking of the banks intercooler kit, and the 6.0 intercooler.... which is larger? i would assume the banks because thats what they say, but has anyone seen the 6.0 intercooler and banks intercooler (7.3l) together to compare?[/QUOTE]
Here are the core dimensions of the Banks and stock 6.0 intercoolers.
total volume cross section area frontal area
Banks 7.3 29.5"x18"x2.25" 1194 cu in 40.5 sq in 531 sq in
Stock 6.0 26.5"x21"x2.5" 1391 cu in 52.5 sq in 556 sq in
Here are the core dimensions of the Banks and stock 6.0 intercoolers.
total volume cross section area frontal area
Banks 7.3 29.5"x18"x2.25" 1194 cu in 40.5 sq in 531 sq in
Stock 6.0 26.5"x21"x2.5" 1391 cu in 52.5 sq in 556 sq in
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so even though (comparing the numbers you posted) the 6.0 is smaller it flows better than the banks aftermarket replacement for the 7.3?
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
so even though (comparing the numbers you posted) the 6.0 is smaller it flows better than the banks aftermarket replacement for the 7.3?
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
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From: Folsom, Louisiana
Originally Posted by RocknXJ
"QUOTE=gt8684]speaking of the banks intercooler kit, and the 6.0 intercooler.... which is larger? i would assume the banks because thats what they say, but has anyone seen the 6.0 intercooler and banks intercooler (7.3l) together to compare?
total volume cross section area frontal area
Banks 7.3 29.5"x18"x2.25" 1194 cu in 40.5 sq in 531 sq in
Stock 6.0 26.5"x21"x2.5" 1391 cu in 52.5 sq in 556 sq in[/QUOTE]
well i guess if you wanted to take it one step furthur, you could get a banks 6.0 intercooler and stuff that in for a 7.3l and have the best of bolth worlds...
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From: Bakersfield, CA
Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
so even though (comparing the numbers you posted) the 6.0 is smaller it flows better than the banks aftermarket replacement for the 7.3?
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
that's mighty tempting! not only is that route cheaper, i think the parts are more readily available!
-cutts-
In trying to figure out which intercooler to get for my new truck, I got the dimensions on every IC (except the Tapercore) and compared all the dimensions. In the bang for the buck category, the stock 6.0 is a run away winner. I figured since we really don't know which construction design is better, and word of mouth testimonials vary too greatly, we are left with overall dimensions as the most likely evidence of which cooler would work the best.
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While I will agree that you could assume that total volume would be the great air flow it may not really be true. The total volume listed is simply height* width* depth that does give a true picture of air passage volume or is resistance to air flow.
In a logical arguement yes the 6.0 would seem like it may be able to flow more air than the banks unit but I am not willing to say for sure that it will. But that said the 6.0 cooler is better than the standard 7.3 cooler. The superduty guy claim 50-200 degree drop in temps when they make the switch.
In a logical arguement yes the 6.0 would seem like it may be able to flow more air than the banks unit but I am not willing to say for sure that it will. But that said the 6.0 cooler is better than the standard 7.3 cooler. The superduty guy claim 50-200 degree drop in temps when they make the switch.
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ah and since we are on flow and heat transfer, i got the nmbers for our trans coolers in, i dont know what we flow stock but the 6.0 trans cooler flows 136% more than a 99-03 7.3 cooler. the 7.3 is 9 rows and the 6.0 is 25. copare that to ours.....
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Originally Posted by tjbeggs
While I will agree that you could assume that total volume would be the great air flow it may not really be true. The total volume listed is simply height* width* depth that does give a true picture of air passage volume or is resistance to air flow.
In a logical arguement yes the 6.0 would seem like it may be able to flow more air than the banks unit but I am not willing to say for sure that it will. But that said the 6.0 cooler is better than the standard 7.3 cooler. The superduty guy claim 50-200 degree drop in temps when they make the switch.
In a logical arguement yes the 6.0 would seem like it may be able to flow more air than the banks unit but I am not willing to say for sure that it will. But that said the 6.0 cooler is better than the standard 7.3 cooler. The superduty guy claim 50-200 degree drop in temps when they make the switch.
All speculation, since I'm far from an engineer.....but it is interesting. Baring a better understanding, for even money I'd always go with a larger intercooler.
BTW, it looks like I picked up a used 6.0 with a new GTS pipe kit off the for sale forum. I was about to order a Banks pipe kit, and was still undecided on which IC. Now I can spend some $$ on something else.
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