IAT's and the E-Force
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Ft Worth TX
I'm running two Maggie TVS2300's. One on my daily driver GMC half ton and one on my LS3 vette. IAT's on both run about 10 to 12 degrees over outside air temps as long as the vehicle is moving. When you stop, the IAT's climb a little. This morning, 81 degree temps on the way to work. IAT's were in the low 90's. Blower case temp was 121 when I pulled up to my office.
I do have a meth kit on my truck. It has a built engine that sees 12psi on occasion. The meth does little for IAT's, but does give an octane boost that safens the setup. No way will I ever hack into my A/C system to add that killer chiller rig. The only time high IAT's have ever caused a loss of performance was at the track. Idling in line, long burnout, etc. Still ran over 131 in the quarter on a hot day. It did pull a few degrees of timing, but didn't pull any of my fun
You can drive yourself nuts over the IAT's or you can enjoy your car. EVERY time I've wanted to go fast, both of my rigs have delivered.
I do have a meth kit on my truck. It has a built engine that sees 12psi on occasion. The meth does little for IAT's, but does give an octane boost that safens the setup. No way will I ever hack into my A/C system to add that killer chiller rig. The only time high IAT's have ever caused a loss of performance was at the track. Idling in line, long burnout, etc. Still ran over 131 in the quarter on a hot day. It did pull a few degrees of timing, but didn't pull any of my fun
You can drive yourself nuts over the IAT's or you can enjoy your car. EVERY time I've wanted to go fast, both of my rigs have delivered.
That said, I totally agree, drive the crap out of it and enjoy it. That what we build them for
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 212
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From: Dallas TX
Regarding the water/methanol corrosion of the rotors -- I contacted Whipple about this issue as to their 2.9 I have on my SHelby and they said it wasn't a problem.
I'll probably end up with this on my Vette, so if anyone has evidence of damage, please speak up!
I'll probably end up with this on my Vette, so if anyone has evidence of damage, please speak up!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 605
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From: Rocky Mountains Colorado
Does anyone have evidence that water/meth injection (pre-rotors) for the E-Force has a positive impact on IAT's. I remember reading a post on an earlier thread that suggested water/Meth injection for the E-Force would be like spitting on a Forest Fire. I do not remember seeing data to support this claim one way or another. I would hate to add this system only to find out it is worthless at lowering E-Force IAT's.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 361
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From: Charleston SC
Does anyone have evidence that water/meth injection (pre-rotors) for the E-Force has a positive impact on IAT's. I remember reading a post on an earlier thread that suggested water/Meth injection for the E-Force would be like spitting on a Forest Fire. I do not remember seeing data to support this claim one way or another. I would hate to add this system only to find out it is worthless at lowering E-Force IAT's.
Their Killer chiller device works well for them. The killer chiller company worked with the GTO community to develop a kit for the TVS equiped GTO guys and it worked but not as well as it did for the Terminator folks. Coolant reservoir temps were about -10 below ambient on a 85 degree day a 20-25 degree drop from baseline. Coolant temps in the 50's on +90 degree days in traffic with IAT's at ambient with 17psi, is what the Cobra guys see.
