I'm thinking about running on the track some, but need more air. I'm comparing twins as opposed to NOS. I know both are a strain on the head gasket, and I'm prepared to deal with that. But I am worried about the stock intercooler if I go with twins. How much boost will the stock intercooler handle?

 

75psi will pop a stock intercooler

 

if the stock one is in good condition, i ran 45 thru mine and the tubes are leaking like mad

 

I'm holding strong at 65 psi here

 

This number is in no means scribed in stone. My advice try it, she'll either go or blow.

 

I was going to keep the stock one, but before putting it back in the truck I thought it would be best to at least leak test it first. Soooo, I filled it with water. Well, lets just say it would work well as a lawn sprinkler. I stopped counting pin holes at about a dozen, but it has plenty more.

So I guess the real question should be, would an aftermarket intercooler be worth spending twice as much as just buying another stock one? I'm thinking probably not.

 

I'll agree with prob not.

 

You rarely hear of stock IC's blowing. Save the cash.

 

stock one buy it...... as far as the psi goes.... i hit 95 then blew mine...... so its all on the intercooler i guess

 

95 pounds of boost? Wat?