intercooler size, help

[mcat]

i am limited on space,
i can fit
A- a 27x7x3.5
or
B- a 27x12x2.5
what is the better choice?
i am leaning toward the thicker 7 inch as to not block so much of the radiator
10-15si max..maybee20

 

[RustyPlymouth]

the rule of thumb for intercoolers is that you want more tubes for better efficiency vs longer/wider tubes. i would run B. or even try and find a 27x12x3.5. what kinda car is it going in?

 

[mcat]

68 barracuda.. anything over 8 inches tall can only be 2.5 thick

 

[Matts440]

- Bar & Plate Aluminum Intercooler
- Overall Size: 32"x12.5"x3.5"
- Core Size: 20"x12.5"x3.5"
- 2.5" Inlet & Outlet
- 3.5" Thickness Core


Here's this one from CXRACING, these are not crap intercoolers had one on my neon srt4 held 30psi of boost, very good quality work and pieces, he gets the same cores as the same big names.