Subject	I prefer tube/fin vs. bar/plate..
Posted by	KongZTT GT28RS MD on April 24, 2010 at 12:02 AM
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In Reply To	Box shot posted by Branz on April 23, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Message	Tube and Fin are more efficient than bar and plate. but Bar and plate are more durable against debris. The aerodynamics of tube and fin are better than bar/plate. Tube and fin are more efficient in terms of cooling potential and also as the size of the core increases, the efficiency gets magnified. Bar and plate have slightly less pressure drop than tube and fin. Even though this doesn't mean much, I prefer the look of tube and fin vs. Bar/plate. I have a big FMIC, so it shows.. And I also polished the tubes of my FMIC so it looks a little nicer. I have been toying around with the idea of keeping the tube areas polished but "painting" the fins with the coating made specifically to increase cooling in intercoolers. I have a 3row FMIC and the first setup I got to actually drive the vehicle was with the GT28R turbos with my modified inlet piping and true dual MAF setup. I basically had "no lag".. on a street setting.. the lag was so minimal, I could basically say it was non-existant. Granted it was not as responsive as stock turbos with full 3" turbo back exhaust setup.. but that really had no lag.. As soon as you got on it.. it would be pulling fully at that time. I almost miss the feeling of a full stage 3 with down pipes and test pipes Z.. how you can use all the gears and rape fully through each one, making it a blast to drive. NO, This picture is not photoshopped. It took many times to take this picture. Setting up the timer, shutter speed etc, then jumping on my bike and getting the tire to spin. MySpace for those who have em' AIM:Shawn300zxTT "-Any closeups on the nuts? - zboost(tx) 19:17:53 08/08/05 -Not really something you want to ask another man about... (n/m) - LordZ 19:24:00 08/08/05" "I just took 45 min and scrubbed the heck out of my rear" teambushido(San Diego, CA) 19:24:51 12/11/04 -1991 Stage _ TT 5spd (Upgraded to hell and back) -1990 Super White 2+2 Na Stage 3 Auto (Daily Driver, contemplating selling.. ) -1990 Cherry Red Pearl ,Auto Coupe (Parts car) -1990 11 Sec Eagle Talon Tsi AWD, (SOLD!) -1996 Hyundai Sonata (Given to me for FREE , due to broken timing belt,bent valves.. fixed it myself and its my new DD that gets over 25 mpg! -2004 Honda CBR 600RR (Candy blue, FOR SALE)
Follow Ups	Box shot - Branz 07:58:53 04/23/10 How does the fin density compare to stock? Looks to be not - Wright (Ca) 08:26:46 04/23/10 Re: How does the fin density compare to stock? Looks to be not - Branz 08:49:39 04/23/10 Re: How does the fin density compare to stock? Looks to be not - ali300zx 09:01:55 04/23/10 I always wondered if the upper portion of tall intercoolers - Wright (Ca) 09:10:58 04/23/10 To a very minor amount yes, but the incoming end tank - kkrofft (OH) 09:45:42 04/23/10 I've copied a major point that appears to be overlooked - SlicktopTT 10:20:00 04/23/10 Good Info! (n/m) - Paulym1111 10:32:03 04/23/10 That is a very good point and is the main reason I developed - kkrofft (OH) 10:40:27 04/23/10 Why I made these: - 91Z32TT 12:57:31 04/23/10 very nice mod...very nice pic (n/m) - Ahmed (Chicago) 14:49:35 04/23/10 ... and your turn signals are...? (n/m) - ZLover4Life 14:59:58 04/23/10 That is nice.. Did you modify the turn signals so the - KongZTT GT28RS MD 00:06:34 04/24/10 what makes you say that about the end tanks? (n/m) - LJZTT 09:42:53 04/24/10 Fin density may not be everything. The parts that look - kkrofft (OH) 09:50:33 04/23/10 Do you think modding the inlet/outlets to 2.5" would give - garth8934(Seattle) 00:28:04 04/24/10 I do. (n/m) - Turnerscasa (Dallas) 08:30:25 04/24/10 I prefer tube/fin vs. bar/plate.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 00:02:44 04/24/10
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