Anyone Running A TR1045 Intercooler

[cragg56]

Just curious if anyone is running one. When I installed my TR1235 it was a tight fit even after installing a low profile pusher on my AC condenser, but my goal was minimal front bumper support trimming. I am wondering if the 1045 would help sit the intercooler a bit lower, just have to trim the bottom portion of the bumper support and also put the top of the intercooler below the center of the AC condenser fan (which is the thickest part of the fan). The intercooler supports 860HP so it's perfect for what I want and should also put more of the core in the bumper opening instead of behind the bumper support. I also really like treadstone intercooler cores, end tanks, and of course the reasonable pricing so I'm pretty much set on buying one of their intercoolers

I know someone on here is running a TR1245 and curious how the fitment was and if maybe a pic or two of that install could help me with my decision

Thanks

Ryan

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[vollosso]

I think without ac you could make it work. The lines on the passenger aide of the condenser are the next limitation.

Next time i have some freetime im laser cutting some intercooler brackets for tr12xx ics.


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[Bke36Is]

I've been running a tr1045 for a few years now. Great intercooler and fitment was good. I made my own brackets and attached it to the nose panel and had to trim the underside of the metal bumper to fit around it

[tptrsn]

I was going to ask if you thought the 10" height was any better than the 8" height one since the top of the intercooler is obscured by the bumper somewhat, but it looks like you yank the bumper at the track, huh?

[Bke36Is]

I actually cut mine up (ebay bumper) to expose more of the intercooler. It looks weird in this pic but the cuts are straight when you look at it from the front

[tptrsn]

Nice, thanks!

[95RogueM3]

Rookie question: My Mishimoto 3" IC has a 1250 CFM flow rate....shouldn't the 1" thicker TR IC flow significantly more (its rated at only 1300 CFM)?

I would reason my current IC is a bottle neck at my north of 800whp....just not sure if its enough to justify swapping to a bigger one.

[NY98M3]

You can fit a Treadstone 1245 in there, it just fits and it barely touches the grill support. Also works with AC

[reno5658]

Im runnning a tr1245. A lot of bumper support trimming to fit.





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[dburt86]

If Anthony is telling you it fits, it fits. Because he's def not hacking that car up like I would and he still got it in there lmao

[cragg56]

You can fit a Treadstone 1245 in there, it just fits and it barely touches the grill support. Also works with AC

Any pics

[cragg56]

If anyone is looking to get a treadstone intercooler Modern Automotive Performance is running a sale on them and they have a discount of an additional 10% off using TAXTIME10.

I just ordered my TR1045

[cragg56]

I've been running a tr1045 for a few years now. Great intercooler and fitment was good. I made my own brackets and attached it to the nose panel and had to trim the underside of the metal bumper to fit around it

Thanks for the post. I'm guessing your 9 second passes were done using the TR1045? If so, that's definitive that the intercooler will more than support my needs

[tptrsn]

Is there a packaging problem with running the center entry end tanks?

[Bke36Is]

Thanks for the post. I'm guessing your 9 second passes were done using the TR1045? If so, that's definitive that the intercooler will more than support my needs

Yes I've been running the tr1045 for the past 3 years. All of my 9 sec passes were with this intercooler!

[tptrsn]

I don't think that last question I asked was clear at all, so what I meant was, instead of running the end tanks with the entry and exit at the bottoms of the tank like the ones pictured so far, would this one package as well? I realize it's thinner, so maybe that's why nobody is messing with it:

https://www.maperformance.com/produc...ercooler-tr10c

[cragg56]

I don't think that last question I asked was clear at all, so what I meant was, instead of running the end tanks with the entry and exit at the bottoms of the tank like the ones pictured so far, would this one package as well? I realize it's thinner, so maybe that's why nobody is messing with it:

https://www.maperformance.com/produc...ercooler-tr10c

I'd guess that would work out just a bit different routing of piping. That intercooler however wouldn't support my goals

[tptrsn]

Ok, thanks! I was just curious because it always seems to me like centered inlet/outlets should make better use of the core, but there's probably nothing in it...

[cragg56]

Ok, thanks! I was just curious because it always seems to me like centered inlet/outlets should make better use of the core, but there's probably nothing in it...

Treadstone intercoolers have flow diverting vanes inside the end tanks to ensure flow dispersion to the top of the core

They also use vanes in the center inlet/outlet ones too

[tptrsn]

Interestingly, Treadstone rates the 4" thick, "centered tanks" model for the same power as the 3.5" "offset tanks" model.... Seems strange.

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Treadstone intercoolers have flow diverting vanes inside the end tanks to ensure flow dispersion to the top of the core

They also use vanes in the center inlet/outlet ones too

Good to know. I guess I'll probably just order the 1045 and have the maximum core mass.

[Z3speed4me]

Coupes have even less space than the E36 almost everywhere, I ran a 1035 previously and it was pretty snug. I'd assume it would be easier on the m3 to fit in there.

[NOTORIOUS VR]

Rookie question: My Mishimoto 3" IC has a 1250 CFM flow rate....shouldn't the 1" thicker TR IC flow significantly more (its rated at only 1300 CFM)?

I would reason my current IC is a bottle neck at my north of 800whp....just not sure if its enough to justify swapping to a bigger one.

Flow is only part of the equation...

You want flow, but you also want cooling... The more flow the less cooling generally (less time to cool).

So while the TR IC might only flow slightly more, it will probably cool much better.

[tptrsn]

Bke36Is's endorsement was good enough for me I guess. I ordered a tr1045 yesterday and took advantage of that 10% off. Good stuff!

[Butters Stoch]

Intercoolers are the most overlooked piece of hardware IMO. Efficiency is the reason we run these snails. EBay cores just don't cut it when your looking for consistent results.
$100 intercoolers are just that.
One of the evo guys did a bunch of testing, with dual IAT's and the eBay's were not so impressive. They were OK, on the first pull, but then heat soaked like a bastard.

[95RogueM3]

EBay cores just don't cut it when your looking for consistent results.
$100 intercoolers are just that.
One of the evo guys did a bunch of testing, with dual IAT's and the eBay's were not so impressive. They were OK, on the first pull, but then heat soaked like a bastard.

I wonder if you are referencing a Buschur test of Ebay cores? I read something last night on SupraForums on IC testing where a number of guys (one guy Earl seems to test them everywhere from 996TT coolers, to Evos, to supra cores) and they had really solid results and low pressure drop with CX Racing coolers from Ebay as compared to many other brand name ICs. All seemed to think Buschur was full of shit with his testing and wasn't stating present variables that skewed the test in his favor.