SRT-4 intercooler

[Spooled]

OK, I get different info everywhere that I look, so I want to get it straight once and for all:

1. What are the dimensions of the stock SRT-4 intercooler? (I have seen 23.5" X 5.75" X 3.5"). Including end tanks? Inlet/outlet size?.

2. Will that fit an MSP (besides the obvious need for pipes)?

3. Is the stock SRT-4 intercooler "bar and plate" or "tube and fin"?

4. What is the CFM?

5. What is the pressure drop?

6. What is the temp drop?


I know that all of these questions can't be answered, but I'd like to think that some can. I know this was talked about a long time ago, but I have yet to see someone use one. I read once that someone had it fitted on their car, but that was then end of it, and I can't find that post anymore.

I want pics, if possible, and any info about getting one of these to fit a Protege.

 

[mspeed101]

I would check out the srt forums to answer some of those questions for you. As to whether it will fit or not I have heard mixed opinions but im pretty sure it will fit I dont see why it wouldnt.

 

[Notorious]

the only one i know is that its tube and fin. I would not recommend that ic just because you are going to have to do significant cutting to the bumper and supports to get it to fit.

 

[Notorious]

Well lets put it this way. I have a 24x6x3.5 ic. If the above dimensions are correct it will fit with minimal cutting. But just by eying the thing I think its a lot bigger than that. I could be wrong though.

I would check out the srt forums to answer some of those questions for you. As to whether it will fit or not I have heard mixed opinions but im pretty sure it will fit I dont see why it wouldnt.

 

[changedman]

why would u want an srt4 IC? just get a mazda aftermarket one.

 

[Pretzellogic]

why would u want an srt4 IC? just get a mazda aftermarket one.

Might be cheaper than picking up a Hiboost unit?

 

[dominoy2k1]

most custom fmic setups are cheaper than ion,hiboost, or any other msp kit.

 

[mspeed101]

Yea I would go with a spearco core over a stock srt4 intercooler. You can find them on ebay for cheap and you can pick the dimensions that are best for you.

 

[Pretzellogic]

PRO_5 has a spearco intercooler. You should PM him.

 

[Spooled]

No doubt that I would go with a Spearco or other proven setup first, but when I can get a barely used SRT-4 intercooler shipped to me for $170, it makes it very tempting to toss the stock SMIC...

 

[122 Vega]

The SRT intercoolers are being used up to 500 whp so does it matter if it is B&P or T&F? I can measure mine for you, brbr...

BTW you can get them for around $100.

Britt

 

[122 Vega]

Without taking off the bumper, it looks like 30 inches overall wide and about 7 high. Should fit, just rework the endtanks. It is tube and fin BTW.

Britt

 

[Pretzellogic]

Without taking off the bumper, it looks like 30 inches overall wide and about 7 high. Should fit, just rework the endtanks. It is tube and fin BTW.

Britt

But in reworking the endtanks, won't you loose efficiency?

 

[122 Vega]

All you'd really have to do is take the rear outlets off, weld them up and put them on the ends. Pretty simple, 99% of radiator shops could do it. I wouldn't worry about the loss of efficiency, otherwise then you'd want to go to a Bar & Plate aftermarket one.

Britt

 

[Pretzellogic]

All you'd really have to do is take the rear outlets off, weld them up and put them on the ends. Pretty simple, 99% of radiator shops could do it. I wouldn't worry about the loss of efficiency, otherwise then you'd want to go to a Bar & Plate aftermarket one.

Britt

Cool.

I love learning stuff

 

[chillinmcmillan]

where would one get the hard pipes by themselves? Would hi-boost or Ion send you just hardpipes or would I have to go custom?

 

[SpoolinMsp]

I would also like to know about that. But I am sure that they would probably still be pretty pricey. On the other hand if you were just to buy the pipes from say ion/hiboost, you would just be as wise to order the whole kit. B/c of the fact that tbolts and couplings can add up really fast. I did a custom hardpipe set-up on my stock ic and the couplings and tbolts added up to be around a hundred dollars. (shrug)

 

[122 Vega]

I don't think they would fit right. You would be better off going custom, it's not that difficult to make pipes.

Britt

 

[Spooled]

Custom piping is what I would do, since who knows how close any of the other kits would be to matching up correctly. Thanks for the great info, Britt!

 

[SpoolinMsp]

Making custom pipes is not really that easy. There a lot of specific bends or welds you need and to do them right and look good its not that easy.