copper intercooler piping
06-01-2002, 08:31 PM
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copper intercooler piping
Any concerns with using copper tubing as intercooler piping???
I am mainly worried about corrosion, i know it's more expensive but have alot laying around...
I am mainly worried about corrosion, i know it's more expensive but have alot laying around...
06-10-2002, 06:31 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (bmm89)
Copper doesn't corrode...it may turn green if acid hits it, i.e. the Statue of Liberty, but it won't hurt the strengnth of it. I'm not sure if it's easy to work with though for bending and what not.
edit: just spelling
[Modified by Teg4e, 10:32 PM 6/10/2002]
edit: just spelling
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06-10-2002, 06:38 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (bmm89)
i was gona use 2" copper tubing at home depot for my piping, but DAYEM!!! that shitznett is heavy!!, i'd rather stick with aluminized steel, not as heavy..
06-10-2002, 06:51 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (92HB_HB)
copper isint cheap, is it? copper will turn green from oxidation, just from being exposed to air / moisture. pennies dont turn green cause they usually dont sit outside in the elements, cause they are nice and dry in your pocket.
06-10-2002, 07:10 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (Teg4e)
Copper doesn't corrode...
copper is a super SUPER conductor of heat, making it an ideal metal to cook with
but not the best thing for IC piping..WHY because it retains heat...
look at the expensive cooking pans, you'll see that the bottom parts are copper for this such reason...
so Copper for IC piping
06-10-2002, 08:19 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (Giuseppe)
Copper doesn't corrode...wanna bet??
copper is a super SUPER conductor of heat, making it an ideal metal to cook with
but not the best thing for IC piping..WHY because it retains heat...
look at the expensive cooking pans, you'll see that the bottom parts are copper for this such reason...
so Copper for IC piping
copper is a super SUPER conductor of heat, making it an ideal metal to cook with
but not the best thing for IC piping..WHY because it retains heat...
look at the expensive cooking pans, you'll see that the bottom parts are copper for this such reason...
so Copper for IC piping
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06-10-2002, 09:43 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (Teg4e)
the is for this statement.. made by yourself..
i didnt mean it in a bad way,
i dont like false statements.
Proof.??
http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/684.asp
http://www.corrosionsource.com/techn...corrcopper.htm
and if u want to get really technical.
http://members.aol.com/logan20/voltaic.html
[Modified by Giuseppe, 1:45 AM 6/11/2002]
is for this statement.. made by yourself..
Copper doesn't corrode..
i dont like false statements.
Proof.??
http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/684.asp
http://www.corrosionsource.com/techn...corrcopper.htm
and if u want to get really technical.
http://members.aol.com/logan20/voltaic.html
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06-11-2002, 10:01 AM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (Giuseppe)
Ok, I'm wrong it does corrode, but only after a long time and/or under extreme circumstances. Your second link supports this:
The resistance of all grades of copper to atmospheric corrosion is good, hence their wide usage for roofing and for contact with most waters. The metal develops adherent protective coatings, initially of oxide, but subsequently thickening to give a familiar green patina on roofs and the dark brownish color of bronze statuary. Because copper is largely unaffected by potable water, its is widely used for tubes carrying domestic and industrial water.
06-11-2002, 10:51 AM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (Giuseppe)
Actually, the reason copper is used in cookware is that it spreads the heat more evenly over a given area than steel or iron, due to it's molecular composition.
Also, it's a conductor, so by definition, it doesn't retain the heat, but it will take on/release heat VERY quickly. This means you'll see ~ the same intake temps, but sooner in the engines warm up cycle.
MoBlizack
Also, it's a conductor, so by definition, it doesn't retain the heat, but it will take on/release heat VERY quickly. This means you'll see ~ the same intake temps, but sooner in the engines warm up cycle.
MoBlizack
06-11-2002, 07:58 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (MoBlack)
this was a while ago, but ended up using a copper section, spray painted in and out as earlier suggested, heavier yes, but i have a bunch lying around and could braze sections together with mapp gas
copper does corrode, the pantina(green ****) is copper oxide that has been exposed to the air, but i have no clue weather it flakes off in intercooler pipes... still don't know, don't want to find out
copper does corrode, the pantina(green ****) is copper oxide that has been exposed to the air, but i have no clue weather it flakes off in intercooler pipes... still don't know, don't want to find out
06-11-2002, 10:08 PM
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Re: copper intercooler piping (falconGSR)
pennies dont turn green cause they usually dont sit outside in the elements, cause they are nice and dry in your pocket.
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