Why make a charge air cooler out of copper and not aluminum? The thermal conductivity of copper is 231 Btu/hr/ft. Aluminum has a thermal conductivity of 136 Btu/hr/ft. Copper is a significantly better heat exchange medium.
Why doesn't everyone use copper? Weight is a factor but more likely it has to do with money. Manufacturers can buy aluminum for less and the cost of construction for the intercooler is less. Everyone makes more money with aluminum. We can make copper intercollers for the same price or less.
If you need a custom intercooler built contact us directly at 805-239-2501. We will be adding to the website periodically.
