Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
#1
Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
A simple and easy thing to do is to put a spray bar on the intercooler heat exchanger. A large windshield washer bottle, electric pump and some spray nozzles strategically located will do the trick. Put the button to run the pump nearby. Run methanol or windshield washer fluid in the system. You only need to cool it when you want the power so it doesn't have to run except for burst periods.An intercooler spray bar is much easier, cheaper and doesn't take long at all to rig up than the freon type.
#3
RE: Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
Not yet! This came from a buddy of mine who has been a powertrain engineer for the last 33 years. He got to thinking last night about my new 1.8T, and emailed me this concept. He's done it many times over the years on their test 'mules', and it makes one HELL of a difference!
I've got to do it. Think about it..prettymuch everything you need is over at 'pickN'pull for a few bucks.. that, and a piece of aluminum for a nozzle holder (spraybar) and you've got it made.
I've got to do it. Think about it..prettymuch everything you need is over at 'pickN'pull for a few bucks.. that, and a piece of aluminum for a nozzle holder (spraybar) and you've got it made.
#6
RE: Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
ORIGINAL: Danase
I think it would be easier to run a bottle of CO2 or just a small compressor and small air tank. Compressed air is cold and you won't have to spray a liquid on your i/c.
I think it would be easier to run a bottle of CO2 or just a small compressor and small air tank. Compressed air is cold and you won't have to spray a liquid on your i/c.
#9
RE: Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
I live in Alabama and my car sucks bad during the day. I'm confident there's a second difference in my quarter mile time when comparing might driving and day driving. I might just have to give this a try. I assume just aim the sprayers towards the fins on the intercooler?
#10
RE: Quick and easy extra I/C cooling..
ORIGINAL: juju4uofa
I live in Alabama and my car sucks bad during the day. I'm confident there's a second difference in my quarter mile time when comparing might driving and day driving. I might just have to give this a try. I assume just aim the sprayers towards the fins on the intercooler?
I live in Alabama and my car sucks bad during the day. I'm confident there's a second difference in my quarter mile time when comparing might driving and day driving. I might just have to give this a try. I assume just aim the sprayers towards the fins on the intercooler?