# Intercooler Endtank Design **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 3, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560 "2008-02-03T20:25:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/1 "2008-02-03T20:25:39Z")
What about end tank design, thickness, shape have to play in the factor. Im putting together end tanks for a intercooler and need them both to exit out the top. Where should I get the material? This is what im planning on making for it out of .090" aluminum ![http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o218/TRP951/icendtank.jpg](http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o218/TRP951/icendtank.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/2 "2008-02-16T15:54:38Z")
i moved this out of the intercooler efficiency sticky. i believe it is worthy of its very own thread. there are a few members that have engineering degrees, and i would like to see them add something useful to this. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/3 "2008-02-16T16:30:23Z")
Let me ponder this a little and refer to my Fluids book; I’m a little rusty at the math behind it. As for materials; I know [onlinemetals.com](http://onlinemetals.com) I’ve used for some things; mcmaster carries a decent variety; I’m not sure about local though. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/4 "2008-02-16T17:16:55Z")
How much pressure will it need to hold? CFM? 5000 series aluminum is fairly easy to find, and is pretty durable. The long flat sides will be the weak link, so if you are running high boost, make sure there is enough material to bevel the edge and get a good full TIG weld. It looks like you’re off to a good start. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/5 "2008-02-16T17:26:32Z")
> [@eesti](#): > > The long flat sides will be the weak link, Not really. The intercooler core you weld it to will reinforce it plenty. Its a good design. Just make sure the aluminum is thick enough. ---
**Author:** ![HAiRymONkEe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hairymonkee/32/5172_2.png) [@HAiRymONkEe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HAiRymONkEe)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/6 "2008-02-16T22:40:34Z")
.090 " is thick enough. t up, nice design. ---
**Author:** ![240slide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/240slide/32/5009_2.png) [@240slide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240slide)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/7 "2008-02-16T22:48:38Z")
There is a place called Metal Supermarket that has a nice selection of metal. I have never been to the one inn Buffalo, but the one in Philadelphia has a great selection. The one in Buffalo is at 2230 Elmwood Avenue. [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-home.aspx](http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-home.aspx) ---
**Author:** ![Muscle50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bcef8e/32.png) [@Muscle50](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Muscle50)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2008, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/8 "2008-02-16T23:03:24Z")
> [@240slide](#): > > There is a place called Metal Supermarket that has a nice selection of metal. I have never been to the one inn Buffalo, but the one in Philadelphia has a great selection. > The one in Buffalo is at 2230 Elmwood Avenue. > [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-home.aspx](http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-home.aspx) Metal Supermarket…grab your ankles ---
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/9 "2008-02-17T12:38:54Z")
> [@HAiRymONkEe](#): > > .090 " is thick enough. t up, nice design. Thats what I thought I wont be running more than 20-25psi but im making it with some safety built in to the design ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/10 "2008-02-17T13:35:36Z")
[http://www.matweb.com/](http://www.matweb.com/) find a material with ideal properties for you application, they then send you to a dist. that sells it. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/11 "2008-02-17T15:43:37Z")
That design will be fine. .090 will be ok, but I would just jump to 11GA (about .125) it will probably be cheaper as it is easier to find. we throw massive pieces of this away all the time. i’ll see if i can snag some for you. ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/12 "2008-02-17T17:34:02Z")
a middle baffle on the inlet tank will be a benefit also. ---
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/13 "2008-02-17T20:41:12Z")
> [@newman](#): > > That design will be fine. .090 will be ok, but I would just jump to 11GA (about .125) it will probably be cheaper as it is easier to find. we throw massive pieces of this away all the time. i’ll see if i can snag some for you. Awesome thanks newman Studderin what do you mean baffle like a strip running down the middle of the curved section? ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/14 "2008-02-17T21:02:22Z")
i thought this was a sticky, couldn’t fiind it? [http://www.are.com.au/techtalk/intecoolersMR.htm](http://www.are.com.au/techtalk/intecoolersMR.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/15 "2008-02-17T21:37:06Z")
> [@TRP951](#): > > Awesome thanks newman > > Studderin what do you mean baffle like a strip running down the middle of the curved section? Don’t use any baffles ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/16 "2008-02-18T05:21:13Z")
> [@Studderin](#): > > i thought this was a sticky, couldn’t fiind it? > > [ARE Cooling](http://www.are.com.au/techtalk/intecoolersMR.htm) holy shit there is so much good information there. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2008, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/17 "2008-02-18T07:56:20Z")
thats the site we were looking at like a year ago 😛 I sent that to you ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2008, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/18 "2008-02-18T17:03:29Z")
ya I looked Mike (inovative) posted it, I thought it was a sticky, maybe it was back on ubrf ---
**Author:** ![TRP951](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b77776/32.png) [@TRP951](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TRP951)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2008, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/19 "2008-03-19T14:31:13Z")
ok I have the material but is there somewhere close that can bead roll a pipe? Not sure if they can do .125" thick though ---
**Author:** ![BooSting](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b19c9b/32.png) [@BooSting](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BooSting)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2008, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/intercooler-endtank-design/43560/20 "2008-03-19T14:38:25Z")
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