Hello,
I got a Volvo intercooler and looks like the distance from the inlet to the outlet is going to restrict my radiator width quite significantly, to about 22.5". If that radiator is 20" in height, that makes for about 450 sq. inches of core surface. The rule of thumb for gasoline engines is that you wanted 1 sq. inch per cubic inch of engine displacement. I suppose this varies for diesel engines, specially for turbocharged engines.
I plan on using an HY35 turbo, the Volvo intercooler and to tweak the pump to about 180HP. The truck will be occasionally used to tow a 4400 lb car. Will 450 sq. inches of radiator be enough?
Thanks,
Mikel
I got a Volvo intercooler and looks like the distance from the inlet to the outlet is going to restrict my radiator width quite significantly, to about 22.5". If that radiator is 20" in height, that makes for about 450 sq. inches of core surface. The rule of thumb for gasoline engines is that you wanted 1 sq. inch per cubic inch of engine displacement. I suppose this varies for diesel engines, specially for turbocharged engines.
I plan on using an HY35 turbo, the Volvo intercooler and to tweak the pump to about 180HP. The truck will be occasionally used to tow a 4400 lb car. Will 450 sq. inches of radiator be enough?
Thanks,
Mikel