gtboy2k

hey all-
In the next couple of months I plan on getting a Procharger set up. I am most likely only going to run 8psi because my car is a daily driver and rather not risk the motor with 10psi. Getting to the point, I am curious the difference in hp one might notice running 8psi on a 2-core intercooler vs. a 3-core intercooler. Thanks!

czwalga00gt

To be honest I dont know if theres much of a difference. Pretty much the intercooler on the 3core is much better good up to like 1200hp or something. I'm not sure how much effect it's has on my power. The 3-core standard kit is 10lb pulley but you can ask for an 8lb. I assume with the 3core it can handle the 10lb pulley because of getting cooler air. I could be wrong though.

gtboy2k

Besides that question, I guess I have another. Is 10# of boost recommended for a stock 2v, or is it much safer to stick with 8#?

JJ03MustangGT

from what ive read in mmff and other mags 10 is fine, just no higher, i wouldnt go any higher than 10 becaue your bottom end will go boom and your top end cant handle the airflow

wes ley n the G T

Yea 8psi is very safe, but 10 is the limit. Its all in the tune, you can run 10psi on a stock 2V as long as you have the tune right. Most of the time a bad tune is what blows an engine, not the actual stress from boost. Make sure you get it tuned by someone you trust and know to be a good tuner and you should have nothing to worry about with 8 or 10psi.

czwalga00gt

I read about 9-9.5 lbs of boost with the 10lb pulley, all seems good.

newb2000GT

If you plan on upgrading at any time, now or with a built motor, buy the 3-core kit just so it's scalable. I am running the exact setup and went with the 3-core just in case I ever want more boost. I bought all supporting accessories in case I ever get the block/internals to go to 600 rwhp.