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PS intercooler vs. 2nd gen intercooler?

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Old 01-12-2010, 07:12 PM
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PS intercooler vs. 2nd gen intercooler?

well i found a 2nd gen intercooler out of an 02 for $100 and a Powerstroke intercooler out of a 99-01for $125. So which one is better? Which one would cool better and flow better? Which one would be easier to fit? thanks
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I think the ps unit is a little bigger. They both seem to require about the same amount of fuss to install. Make sure the ps unit doesn't have plastic tanks...
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the p.s flows a little better.
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Powerstroke one installs easier in the factory intercooled trucks
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yeah i figured the ps one would be a little better but just thought i'd check.
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I've been thinking the same thing. Is there much cutting involved for either one. And how much boost will they handle?
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the second gen one will handle more boost i beleive either way you are going to have to do some serious moding to get this to work
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I put my PS in my non ic truck in about 4 1/5 hours by myself. I did not put the ac back in it tho. When I do the crew I plan on using a ic rad support and making sure everything is back together. I noticed a 200* drop while driving after the install.
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what about the 3rd gen intercooler. ive heard of a few people with that.
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as far as i know you need to chop the frame for the third gen ic because it is so much taller.
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Originally Posted by 19mike92
what about the 3rd gen intercooler. ive heard of a few people with that.
You do have to chop the frame off and they are HUGH. Here is a pic of G1625S's 89 with a 3rd gen ic in it. Alot of work in my opinion but it can be done.

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