If I install the Spearco FM to a Comptech kit will I notice a loss in power?

 

Are you talking about a Front Mount Air to Air Intercooler or the larger front mount radiator fo the Comptech Aftercooler?

If the former, yes. You see less pressure because the IC has a far greater volume than the Air-Water aftercooler.

If the latter, no, it will have no effect on boost.

 

I was talking about the larger one made by spearco. I'm going to be purchasing one and I was wondering if it will cause a power loss.

 

Folex, not only was I pretty clear about my confusion but even gave answers for both possibilities. I'm still not entirely sure about which you are refering to but regardless you should be able to find the answer in my post.

Spearco make Front Mount Air-Air Intercoolers. They also make a larger radiator for the optional Comptech Aftercooler. IF the former, yes, if the latter, no.

 

Sorry, I miss read your post a little. Thank you for answering. Do you happen to know how much actual power the loss of boost equates to?
(For the larger radiator for the Comptech Aftercooler)

 

Yeah, seems to be a reoccuring theme.

The answer to your question (As answered in the previous two posts) is ZERO!

 

I Have a 10psi Pulley From SOS and a Precision Turbo Front Mount Intercooler with 3' Piping all the way! And i lost 3psi all the way! with that setup!

I'm running 7.35 Psi of Boost with the 10psi Pulley! But COOLER is BETTER!

 

I'm an idiot. I am so dumb. I have an IQ in the negative 30's.

Eri_S2k- So you lose boost but you don't actually lose power. This is due to lower temps? Do you lose enough that you should opt for the larger pully right away?

BTW- This is the item I am talking about:
http://www.tech2motorsports.com/cat/catalo...a2afcb86244901b

 

That is the aftercooler style so you won't lose boost. It supposedly drops the temperature of the water flowing into the aftercooler unit more than the stock radiator would. This would cause cooler intake temps and, once again, no loss in boost.

 

It won't actually lower the temp any more. It just has a greater capacity to avoid heatsoak. If you don't drive the car hard there will be no noticable or even thoeretical difference. But if you manage to overload the heat transfer capability of the stock AC radiator (would require a hot day and some very hard high boost driving) this is where the larger capacity radiator would make a slight difference. That said, your oil would probably be boiling before that point anyway.