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Old 05-28-2015, 04:28 PM   #155
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Re: My 52 GMC Build

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Today I got my inter-cooler in and hooked up.
First pic is looking where the rad should be.
Second pic is the intake hat that I made.
Third pic the 3" hose I'm using. It should work it's rated at 230* and 30 psi. I don't think it looks to bad.
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You're getting there! It's looking cool!

Just my unsolicited opinion, but I don't like the flexi hose for the turbo outlet to the intercooler is a good idea. Since you're planning on cranking up the boost, your turbo outlet temperature could end up very close to the 230°C limit of that hose, but you may also get extra heat transfer from the engine bay to the air in the hose. I guess my point is, do you want to take the risk of melting the hose and feeding dirty air into the engine? I think solid plumbing would not only work better, but would be safer and perform better. Just one opinion.
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