garykit

Hey anyone out there let me in on what the heat exchanger is all about... i tried looking everywhere.... but cant seem to find out the info i am lookin for

CLKCLK

Code3 heat exchanger = the product that exchanges the heat to help reducing the IAT manufactured by Code3. Make sense? jk...jk

Look at Code3's site or EuroChagered's site to have an idea what it looks like.

edit: I am guessing your next question will be what the johnson pump is for jk

Gramma_Benz

It's not technically the same as an intercooler, but for the C32's achieves much of the same effect. It helps cool down your Air Intake Temperatures(IAT's) which in turn will give you more power, more consistent power(when your engine heats up) and gain efficiency.

On our cars, it is very common, almost guaranteed that your Intercooler pump will go bad which feeds the Heat exchanger. Many people tend to buy an aftermarket one made by Johnson that tends to cost less and pump out more coolant, again making an effort to make your intake charge cooler.

Code3 and LET both make aftermarket Heat Exchangers larger than the stock/OEM one. Which one is better is a toss up, but LET has a reputation for first class service and no BS. Code3's record as of late has been less than stellar.

If you have no mods so far, I would recommend either an intake or pulley first.

http://letmotorsports.com/
http://eurocharged.com/
code3performance.com

jturkel

well said!

garykit

Hey thanks... no i already got the johnson pump.... but re the heat exchanger.... is it straight forward to fit or does it need a modified brackets?... thanks again

c32AMG-DTM

My HE (from LET, now Eurocharged) needed minor modification, along with some minor drilling - nothing difficult. The Code3 HE allegedly bolts right up (if you can get one).

Best of luck - search for Splinter's DIY thread on the heat-exchanger R&R job, it's top notch.

garykit

Hey.... appreciate the good advice.... will do

splinter

Thank you, c32AMG-DTM.

garykit- it’s on another forum…http://mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6430

loungn14

ya, they are pretty much the same thing....only issue seems to be it might take 2 months to get the code3 one

garykit

Ok great, i ll check it out.... thanks

garykit

Cool ok see what i can find.... in the uk so maybe even longer ha.. thanks

c32AMG-DTM

Ah, my bad... it's been ~ a year since I'd used it myself - just assumed it was here (forgot it was at one of the other benz forums).

TemjinX2

if you need it now..i say go with the LET one. I have the code3 unit, and its a beautiful unit but took me 3wks to get mine.

garykit

Thanks...ok might hang on for the code 3 H.E...... Did ya fit it yourself? wanna try it myself.... kinda scared of getting air in the system... and worse still gettin to it bumper off etc.... just sick of gettin ripped off in the garage...uk= shocking labour costs.... was it a nightmare to do?... Thanks

garykit

Helpfull good stuff... thanks

TemjinX2

nah its pretty easy. The code3 heat exchange bolts right up to the 4 bolts under the support beam..like it belonged there stock. I would say just follow spinter's diy. while your at it, i would replace the intercooler pump as well.

ACRucrazy

I would go with an LET one if I were shopping hands down.

garykit

Ok.... thanks... i already changed the i.c pump about year back... johnson.. will follow his d.i.y... all good. thanks...

garykit

Ok thanks .... will do...:-)

Newzchspy

You got that right!! I am thinking 3 months. Thus the original reason for the Flying Pig!!