Tech: Bar & Plate vs. Tube & Fin Intercoolers. The common breakdown is the Tube&Fin vs the Bar&Plate. To state the obvious, a 600 X 300 X 65 B&P core is not going to flow as well as a 600 X 300 X 150 T&F core. bar and plate flow better than tube and fin. size Dates of release Plug type V-line Gap 3000 GT 6G7 3.0 97- PFR6J-11 - 1,1 3000 GT 6G72 MPI... 1. you can see the lip inside there. Will be updating this thread when more options are available. if you look in a bar and plate you will see that it just has a smooth end on it, New To The Forum? Dose Pipe Sutututu Started Tuesday at 12:28 PM, By One of the big online discussions regarding intercooler cores is the tube-and-fin vs. bar-and-plate debate. this is wat ive always been told in regards to coolers.. bar and plate coolers better but doesnt flow aswell as tube and fin, tube and fin flows better than bar and plate but doesnt cool aswell, yet in saying that was also taught this.. if you can only fit a small intercooler go for a bar and plate due to its cooling aspects. if ur planing of running a bigger turbo setup and want more HP. It also allows better flow to the radiator. Sure if you are into drags only, go the bar and plate, as long as you let it cool down between runs. Instead of utilizing the tube like the tube-fin coolers, the plate and fin move the transmission fluid through horizontal aluminum plate series. All you are doing is confusing the issue and misleading readers with untruths, and then attempting to say "yes but I agree". Why is one better than the other? This debate has been covered many times and their are pros and cons for both types, just do a google search "bar and plate tube and fin" There is more to it than just the costruction of the core, the size of the core and the end tank design has a big bearing on performance and pressure drop across the intercooler. Have you actually read this that you wrote? Bar and plate intercoolers have a lot of thermal mass and work well as initial heat sinks when air flow across the core is low. Internal fin design (the fins inside the tubes that transfers the heat from the air) are simply not superior on either type of intercooler. The Nisei unit is a bar and plate intercooler using a Garrett core. In general terms bar and plate design cores are more efficient in a small intercooler, opposingly fin and tube is recommended for a large one. Sign up for a new account in our community. if you look in a bar and plate you will see that it just has a smooth end on it. info from a intercooler builder's website … Source : http://blog.perrinperformance.com/evolution-of-alta-r56-intercooler/ There are wideblocks and also narrowblocks which are not the same at all. I have, I think I'm suitably qualified to argue the semantics, and I suspect Gary would agree. The Hybrid Tube & fin cooler is $1400 supplied and fitted which I thought was a bit steep, but if it is as good as they make out, then I don't mind paying the extra cash. Ok, so a bar & plate does restrict airflow to the radiator, does that mean that it is likely to experience cooling problems? 4" P/B wins hands down for a centrifugal supercharger. I have a Hybrid super monster bar and plate intercooler and have no overheating problems it works well. Dose's Sometimes DIY and Pay Someone Home & Boat Improvement Thread, RB25DET NEO VCT pulley, valve and cams$250 RB26 alternator(no pulley)$100 RB30 ACL race main and rod bearing set$100, Subscribe to topics and forums to get email updates, Get your own profile page, build reputation and make new friends. This means that more heat will move into the fins at a faster rate. Tube and fin cores are more common than bar and plate. Quinny, May 19, 2006 in Forced Induction Performance. There are many designs of Intercooler cores in the market. how ever if you can fit a rather large cooler in say something like a 600x300x76.. go for tube and fin for its flowing aspects.. feel free to tell me im wrong n wat not.. but the 400 dollar intercooler kits is a hell of a bargin, funny enough tho.. i run a 600x300x76 bar and plate cooler on front of the silvia.. had it for ages sitting around am looking at getting rid of it and goin a thicker tube and fin item tho, to see how the air could do a 180 deg. a GOOD bar and plate will flow more than a cheap tube and fin. But they take longer to cool down. So it is better at taking heat out of the inlet air instantly. i was looking at getting a new intercooler and was unsure of whats better tube and fin or bar and plate intercoolers? "Typical tube-and-fin units utilize extruded tubes with fins pressed into place. I owe you a beer, brother. By they make intercoolers (air to air, air to water and dry ice coolers) so i think they might know a thing or 2. Source : http://www.are.com.au/feat/techtalk/tanks.htm, You may catch me by The best flowing intercoolers have always been used on Higher performance cars have all been tube and fin construction. ", Which is best is a tough question to answer and the best answer is "It depends.". Both have different advantages with their own pro's and con's. 22:54 Turbo Tech No comments. Then you have the poorly made B&P versus the perfectly made T&F. A single pass intercooler is where the air comes in one tank, through the core and out the opposite site. thenixtone Bar and plate tends to flow better; tube and fin tends to be more efficient. the best flowing of all it bar and fin (or tube and plate, can't remember which it is). A. Tube-and-Fin vs. Bar-and-Plate. The inherent design of a bar-and-plate core promotes better heat transfer and is better at handling high-boost applications than a tube-and-fin core. and bar and plate take longer to heat up, but also hold heat and take longer to cool down (as people have said) which is why bar and plate are used in drag cars, and tube and fin used in street/circuit cars. A. Tube-and-Fin vs. Bar-and-Plate. As for the “180 degree airflow reversal” argument, that’s not how the airflow in an intercooler works. Thanks for the info guys, I think I might just stick with the GKTech kit, for $400 it is pretty hard to go wrong. better air flow and less turbo lag. Tube and find on the other hand won't achive as low a drop in temp as bar and plate as it has less surface area to remove the heat. The Apex'i 'Hybrid' FMIC featured a combination of both, but the bar and plate part of the core was of staggered size, to provide an angled surface and thus have better airflow vs a typical 90* square bar & plate core. The tube and fin measures in at 480mm x 430 x 100mm thick. Intercooler Tech - Tube and Fin vs. Bar and Plate Factory 2.5L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.5L Turbo) We have two choices when it comes to transmission coolers, a tube-and-fin oil cooler or a stacked plate oil cooler. Bell Intercoolers fins are uniformly and fully brazed to the entire tube … I can assure you that the turbulence around a poorly matched, butt end B&P joint is more of an issue. The prices available in dezz's current buy are the best I've seen and most users won't need to split the hair on "can it do 20 laps at full noise without temperature issues. The workshop reckons that tube & fin is better because it is physically lighter and flows better. Ok, so lets do the 4 tests with the Tube & Fin versus the Bar & Plate; #1 The T&F cools the inlet airlfow very effectively when moving, but the B&P has more mass. What Have You Done To Your Stagea Lately? turn all you have to do is look into the intercooler. Both have different advantages with their own pro's and con's. bar and plate vs tube and fin is a harder one. go for the bar & plate u will be needing it to cool down the air alot faster than a tube & fin. Unused nearly max pressure, unfiltered oil port, second port from oil pump. GoHashiriya I wrote this awhile back, figured I share it here. Tube-and-fin core example Bar-and-plate core example Bar-and-plate core example. Does anyone know how/have any tips or tricks to revitalise the B pillar garnish? Which do you want? I picked up a greddy tube and fin intercooler (600x300x60) for $250. Essentially, unless you are running a full race car, you will be fine with a GKtech which is the best value available at the moment. Tube and Fin gives better cooling but Bar and Plate gives better flow. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I know you wrote it but but have you actually read it and tried to match up with some things called fact and reality. bar and plate flow better than tube and fin. On the scales the tube and fin core is almost 5kg lighter than the bar and plate. i'm not arguing that tube and fin are bad. Not when I can buy a dry ice to air intercooler with similar internal airflow capacity for a similar price. Look, learn but don't advise until you know, especially if SK is posting. If you agree, and have nothing further of value to add, read it and zip it!!! A properly designed bar and plate intercooler being fed ample airflow in the front of a vehicle offers exceptional cooling efficiency that translates to lots of consistant power. Rusty Nuts But is it really that much better than the $400 GKTech kit? Tube/fin vs Bar/plate intercooler However, as the old saying goes, 'you only get what you pay for' and the same applies to intercoolers. All valid questions here. Started December 9, 2016, By I'm opposing Gary only on the fundamental suitability for a road car on a value for money perspective. How many examples would you like of fast Skylines using tube and fin intercoolers. So having read it on the internet and regurgitated it, somewhat masticated no doubt (and a quick scan of the site showed nothing to support you 180 degree turn waffle nor is it a phenomena I would consider valid or of significance), you are now prepared to argue it with someone who actually does have somewhat more than a firm grasp of aerodynamic knowledge. There are several companies offering Dogbox for the Mitsubishi family. They do limit the airflow to the radiator more than tube and fin cores. Started Yesterday at 11:43 AM, By I'd rather have a bar and plate intercooler. Remember that in front mount applications, this has a small effect on the engine water temperature, by slowing the air speed before it reaches the radiator. One of the big online discussions regarding intercooler cores is the tube-and-fin vs. bar-and-plate debate. Rubbish, absolute rubbish, who the hell fed you that load of crap? Website : www.fatboyracing.com.my. Source : http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-litre-factory-motor/107667-tech-bar-plate-vs-tube-fin-intercoolers.html The bar and plate core measures in at 500mm x 430mm stacked height x 100mm thick. It's easy! Think of the extensions into the end tanks as ram tubes or splitters, then you are much closer to the true airflow characteristics. I was wondering if anyone else can confirm or deny this and also tell me which is better for cooling capacity. Apperently the intercooler retails for $750. The common breakdown is the Tube&Fin vs the Bar&Plate. notgoodwithnames I think what SK is saying, is that for track cars, bar and plate may cause a problem, as they are at full power for long periods of time etc....on the street and at the drags, bar and plate would be fine...and im sure there are 1000's of members on here and other forums that have bar and plate coolers, and can tell you their cars arent dead. The problem I have is the generalisation, not ALL bar & plate intercoolers flow better than ALL tube and fin intercoolers. Tube and Fin 7.6kg. The VR4 and GSR gearbox share most of the same gear ratios believe it or not. I've never had engine cooling problems on my track car with a bar and plate 800hp cooler, but I was only doing a max of 7 laps at a time, in fact never noticed a temp spike in either outlet temp from the cooler or engine (well other than the back end when a cooler hose blew dumping flames out the exhaust ) but it was a quite a bit larger than the size SK tested. This is basic stuff that a first year engineering student will learn. 3. the Mines GTR uses a tube and fin intercooler, the bench mark by which all road/circuit GTR’s are measured, 4. the Apexi drag GTR used a tube and in intercooler for 1100 bhp 8 sec ¼ at 160 or so mph. and if you actually read what SK said and what i have said, i'm saying pretty much the same thing. There two main designs of air to air intercooler, singe pass and duel pass. A 3.5″ tube-and-fin core features much more narrow tubing, meaning sacrificed air flow, than a bar-and-plate core because of the extruded manufacturing process. I just bought one of these mofo's. Forged Pistons , Ring end gap & Piston clearance b... Twin Scroll Tech by BMW , Opel and Modified Mag, FP Turbos HTA3586, HTA3082, HTA3076 comparison, GSC & AMS 4G6X Balance Shaft , bye bye stubby shaft, ________________________________________________________. (Thankyou Corky Bell). Source : http://www.extremeintercoolers.com/tech.html Archiving useful information | Unveiling Horsepower to the Generation, There are many designs of Intercooler cores in the market. Hence good for drag cars and road cars that get short burst of power then cruise. I'm not saying don't participate, just confirm what you want to write first, and not from a sellers site where they have a conflict of interest. Some guy trying to sell you a bar plate intercooler I bet. A properly designed bar and plate intercooler being fed ample airflow in the front of a vehicle offers exceptional cooling efficiency that translates to lots of consistant power. Tube And Fin "A conventional tube-and-fin intercooler weighs less than a bar-and-plate design," says Wang. Tube and Fin Intercooler Pros Generally weighs about half as much as a bar and plate core of similar dimensions Generally less expensive Generally less flow restriction within the core than bar and plate … Turbo flows and sizes information, random copy paste from the web. by NUT347 » December 14th, 2009, 7:29 am Just got a few questions. The common breakdown is the Tube&Fin vs the Bar&Plate. Tube and fin vs. Bar and plate. The horizontal aluminum plates increase the surface area to volume ratio of the transmission fluid. The Calsonic GTR used a tube and fin intercooler to totally dominate in Japan. Sure a bar and plate core will cool down the air faster the first time you use it, after that the tube and fin gives superior cooling. GearBox Code Vehicle Front LSD Ratio W5M33-2-NGRE   Lancer gsr RS (1992, 1800cc) ? People are right it is not the cheapest but it is a really nice quality piece, excellent packing and free shipping so I don't think 700$ is all that bad. Just another option check out csf intercooler for the 6.0 they have 2 designs a tube and fin and a bar and plate . Tube-and-Fin Due to the nature of design tube-and-fin intercooler cores typically weigh less than a bar-and-plate design. if anything you sound like you are contradictiong SK more than me, so i think you should "Look, learn but don't advise until you know, especially if SK is posting.". Consider joining our newsletter for the latest content updates, By the best flowing of all it bar and fin (or tube and plate, can't remember which it is). Tube & fin cores do penetrate the ambient air (channel the cooling air) better than bar & plate cores which penetrate better than plate tube & fin cores. Started September 4, 2020, www.sau.com.au One cooler is not the absolute best for every vehicle. But if you had any understanding of aerodynamics/fluid dynamics you would know that in those regions the air either stagnates or circulates while the primary flow follows streamlines directly into the mouth of the tube. but it does aloow better flow. Once you can explain a few basics like settling chambers, von karman vortices, the navier stokes equations, turbulent wall growth or the meaning of a reynolds number I'll be prepared to listen, but I'll point out I'm not discussing with the owners of the website, or an expert in cooler design am I? I have no temp issues on the racetrack with a Hybrid Monster 800hp cooler. 04 f250 cc sb. There are significant differences in intercoolers, not only in core construction (bar and plate or tube and fin), but also their design (especially tank design). Intercooler Cores Comparison , Bar&Plate vs Tube&Fin, http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-litre-factory-motor/107667-tech-bar-plate-vs-tube-fin-intercoolers.html, http://blog.perrinperformance.com/evolution-of-alta-r56-intercooler/, http://www.extremeintercoolers.com/tech.html, http://www.are.com.au/techtalk/intecoolersMR.htm, http://www.are.com.au/feat/techtalk/tanks.htm. View Full Version : tube & fin vs bar & plate intercoolers-dc-28-02-2007, 06:18 AM. if you have roiom for a big one go a cheap bar and plate, but make sure its been pressure tested . the heat rejection of a tube and fin can exceed a bar and plate of the same size, it depends on tube pitch, fins per inch, etc, its all in the design... if the cooler is less restictive, you can make the same power on less boost, which will reduce your charge temp, and lower the work required by the intercooler if you look in a bar and plate you will see that it just has a smooth end on it. I've seen tube and fin crack around the hot side piping. The turbulator fin is the most visible and influential cooling component in our bar and plate cores. Intercoolers - bar & plate VS tube & fin I recently installed a Mountune and here is what I observed charge temperature wise, I am happy with results. Both have differen... MITSUBISHI Model Engine Eng. 2. I have been talking to a couple of workshops who reckon the Hybrid Tube & Fin coolers are better than the japanese brand name coolers, because the jap ones use a bar & plate design. Check out rodmoe's intercooler thread for more FMIC discussions. Tube & Fin. In fact their website is a bit simple so I suggest searching elsewhere. for a stokist setup tube & fin is the best way to go. Check out rodmoe's intercooler thread for more FMIC discussions. Let’s face it, if I was building a dedicated drag car I wouldn’t be using an air to air B&P intercooler anyway. 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