the intercooler is about 3.5 inches thick, and is very densely packed.
the aluminum is equivalent to over an inch thick piece of aluminum.



compared to a blue propane tank

compared to my hand (I'm 5' 10" tall, 175 pounds)

exit hole



did you read the third line? that may help (just a guess)ShowNoMercy wrote:How can that be compared to the same strength as a soild piece of aluminum?
yes, you can bent the first layer, or outer edges.goathunter wrote:I agree with Showno Mercy.You can crush it with your thumb.I used to get in trouble as a kid for crushing the vanes.