PowerMax Charge air cooler

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Nevs, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. Nevs

    Nevs Light Load Member

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    Does anyone have any experience with the PowerMax charge air coolers from Detroit Radiator? Pros and cons would be appreciated. The ten year warranty is looking good to me.
     
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  3. josh.c

    josh.c Road Train Member

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    I put one in April of last year to replace my factory one that had started to leak. I upgraded the turbo and put in an ECM from Mr Haney at the same time, so I can't really give you a good before and after comparison, but it's certainly held up well, and seems to do the job. It looks stout, for whatever that's worth. Mine was made in America, but they apparently also sell some that aren't.
     
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    josh.c Road Train Member

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  5. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    I put one an mine when I did the B/W turbo so far so good.

    I bought a radiator from them about 3 years ago and it's held up well, I did have a problem with it after about 6 months and they said if I could come through the Detroit area they would pit a new one in for me, I like their customer service attitude.
     
  6. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    i put one on my my boost dropped alittle like 3 pounds but seams to pull fine
     
  7. superwhackedcat

    superwhackedcat Bobtail Member

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    I put a powermax aircooler and a 5 row radiator core in a month ago.. I really didnt notice a really big difference in boost or lower egt's with the cooler..
     
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