High Performance, Simplified
A well-designed Air/Air intercooler system represents the most cost efficient and reliable method of reducing intake charge temperatures in turbocharger and supercharger applications. With no moving parts the Air/Air system provides essentially maintenance free reliability, just this side of bulletproof. Couple this with Bell Intercoolers engineering and design expertise and you have a proven method of harnessing the potential of your turbocharged or supercharged engine.
Extreme Performance Solutions
Whether you are faced with the challenges of space limitations, a lack of access to cooling air flow or you are looking for extreme intercooler efficiencies, the Liquid/Air intercooler system can offer an attractive alternative to Air/Air intercooler systems. The Liquid/Air system works by transferring the charge air heat (from turbocharger or supercharger) to a liquid coolant, this coolant is then pumped to a remotely located heat exchanger where ambient cooling air removes the heat. The obvious advantage with this system is that you can optimally position your heat exchanger in the cooling air stream, regardless of the location of the engine or associated space limitations.
To view our full selection of Air/Air and Liquid/Air intercooler cores and some of the more common Air/Air and Liquid/Air intercooler assembly options available to you just click on the buttons below. If you have any questions you can also click on the Help button at the bottom of this page or feel free to call or email us at your convenience. We look forward to helping you design your next intercooler project.
Use our online inventory system (below) to compare air flow requirements and find the core that best meets the needs of your application. Cores are separated into categories based upon available core thickness (Dimension A in the Air/Air and Liquid/Air diagrams on the right). In each of thicknesses you will find a variety of core dimensions (height and tube length), with listings for air flow of each core, shown in cubic feet per minute (CFM, based on 1 psig pressure loss across the intercooler core and a charge-air pressure of 10 psig) and core weight.
Mid and Rear Engine Intercooling Solutions
The Liquid/Air intercooler system presents obvious advantages for mid and rear engine applications where space and airflow issues can often prevent the use of an effective Air/Air intercooler system. By allowing the heat extraction process to be essentially placed anywhere on the vehicle, you have the ability to go from struggling to find even marginal airflow, with a compromised intercooler size, to having the best intercooler size for your application, while removing the heat exchange component to the best available air stream, at the front of the vehicle.
Bell Intercoolers can help you with every aspect of designing your mid or rear engine intercooler system to allow you to extract the most performance from your application.
Extreme Performance
For drag racing, autocross or tractor/truck pull applications the Liquid/Air system can provide sizeable competitive advantages. Through the use of chilled coolant, you can reach intercooler efficiencies well in excess of 100%, unleashing dramatic performance gains. Contact Technical Support to explore the performance possibilities for your application.
Bell Intercoolers has extensive experience in designing Liquid/Air intercooler systems for everything from 400hp import drag cars to 5000+ tractor pulling applications. All Bell intercoolers Liquid/Air systems are pressure tested to your specifications to ensure the best possible reliability and performance.
Bell Intercoolers offers all of the major components for properly designed Liquid/Air intercooler system, including intercooler cores and assemblies, coolant pumps, reserviors, radiators/heat exchangers, and, of course, solid advice and information on designing the optimum system for your specific application.
Consult the Experts
Have questions about designing the best liquid/air intercooler system? Please contact Technical Support and let our engineering team assist you with expert advice and information. Our philosophy is to provide you with the best parts and best information to ensure you have the best intercooler for your application.
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