intercooler tech ??
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Melting Slicks
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intercooler tech ??
Looking for info and discussion on C5 intercoolers.
Air to air questions........
~whos has the "best" design ??..and why ??
~whos has gone the quickest ??
~who has data on pressure drops across the cooler ??
~what is the largest that can be fit without the use of a sawzall ??..LOL
~any tips or tricks that would benefit someone, that you have learned through experience ??
~max efficiency, with-in given size constraints ??
~etc...etc.
Air to water questions...........
~who has one ??
~where is it mounted ??
~anyone attempted to mount one up front ??
~etc...etc.
Thanks...........and pictures are worth a thousand words....
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Air to air questions........
~whos has the "best" design ??..and why ??
~whos has gone the quickest ??
~who has data on pressure drops across the cooler ??
~what is the largest that can be fit without the use of a sawzall ??..LOL
~any tips or tricks that would benefit someone, that you have learned through experience ??
~max efficiency, with-in given size constraints ??
~etc...etc.
Air to water questions...........
~who has one ??
~where is it mounted ??
~anyone attempted to mount one up front ??
~etc...etc.
Thanks...........and pictures are worth a thousand words....
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Burning Brakes
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I know mine is a treadstone that I fabbed up on my cradle.Don't know pressure drop but I do know 21 psi that my intake temps stay 10-15 degrees cooler then ambient with dual meth nozzles.
this was the first mock up.pipping has changed now
this was the first mock up.pipping has changed now
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As far as "ready to install" intercoolers, I believe the ECS kit comes with the largest intercooler available which can be purchased separately.
When looking into kits or intercoolers, there are a big difference in flow from core type to core type so pay attention to what you are buying. There are popular kits sold that use very inexpensive cores, they look the same to the average person, can have a fancy flow name to them, but flow much less and cost half the price or less.
Make sure your buying your intercooler/supercharger kit from a manufacturer who actually races the cars too and/or has the specs available for their core flow, not just focusing on the bottom line only. There needs to be a balance IMO.
When looking into kits or intercoolers, there are a big difference in flow from core type to core type so pay attention to what you are buying. There are popular kits sold that use very inexpensive cores, they look the same to the average person, can have a fancy flow name to them, but flow much less and cost half the price or less.
Make sure your buying your intercooler/supercharger kit from a manufacturer who actually races the cars too and/or has the specs available for their core flow, not just focusing on the bottom line only. There needs to be a balance IMO.
Former Vendor
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From: Waterloo Ontario
Who makes the core? Bell, Griffin, Garrett?????
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Melting Slicks
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But oddly enough, know one had tech info on their coolers (pressure drop, thermal efficient...etc). So it makes it very hard to compare products.
Thanks..........
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No not at all buddy, we did the testing on our intercoolers in 2003-5ish, we sent one to M2 race systems to be flowed and I had all the data. The flow was awesome frankly, but I cant find it... sorry.
Le Mans Master
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From: York PA
Sounds interesting
Question is, how much you willing to spent on a A/W system.
I know Mario has a custom build A/W system on his street car, never saw it in person, but it looks pretty sweet in his picture.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...-914rwh-3.html
Question is, how much you willing to spent on a A/W system.
I know Mario has a custom build A/W system on his street car, never saw it in person, but it looks pretty sweet in his picture.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...-914rwh-3.html
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Melting Slicks
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Found some great leads....sending dimensions next week. I really do not understand why a2w is not more popular....
The additional 50lbs-ish seems to be the only "real" down side. But when you look at the thermal efficiency that can be achieved it easily doubles its weight penalty pay back in hp.
I'm open for discussion if you feel I'm in the "dark"....LOL
Thanks............
The additional 50lbs-ish seems to be the only "real" down side. But when you look at the thermal efficiency that can be achieved it easily doubles its weight penalty pay back in hp.
I'm open for discussion if you feel I'm in the "dark"....LOL
Thanks............
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Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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From: York PA
Found some great leads....sending dimensions next week. I really do not understand why a2w is not more popular....
The additional 50lbs-ish seems to be the only "real" down side. But when you look at the thermal efficiency that can be achieved it easily doubles its weight penalty pay back in hp.
I'm open for discussion if you feel I'm in the "dark".
Thanks............
The additional 50lbs-ish seems to be the only "real" down side. But when you look at the thermal efficiency that can be achieved it easily doubles its weight penalty pay back in hp.
I'm open for discussion if you feel I'm in the "dark".
Thanks............
(more like 100lbs when you add water, hose, fittings, tank, pump, etc)
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Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
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From: York PA
Very happy with mine