Discussion Topic: Let's talk Intercoolers!!
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The picture above shows our redesigned cores with the smaller charge rows vs the garrett intercooler. Most DSM guys know that the Garrett cores are prone to overheating the radiator since they do not let enough air through to the radiator.
Hmm.....I wonder if this is why my radiator has such a hard time keeping my car cool? I have a precision intercooler which uses Garrett cores right?
Hmm.....I wonder if this is why my radiator has such a hard time keeping my car cool? I have a precision intercooler which uses Garrett cores right?
Precision does NOT use Garrett cores, and haven't for quite a few years... At minimum before 2006
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Re: Discussion Topic: Let's talk Intercoolers!!
It's called improper setup... Full radiator, two fans, A/C on full blast and my coolant temperature is the same as a factory vehicle. Given, I am running a 3" core, but the same would happen with a 4" core. A lot of it has to do with turbo placement… As was stated by another member, it's not the easy setups that are the best. So many details get overlooked it's pathetic. This is truly what keeps most vehicles from being "great". That blanket statement could be a 200whp car or over 1,000whp car (given the 1k HP car had to have some sort of thought to make it there, haha).
The vast majority will prefer the most basic combination to get the desired horsepower levels. The problem is 90% of those setups will lack nice power curves/usable powerband for their intended purpose. I have said it again and again, numbers don't mean crap, a purpose built vehicle is where it's at. The driveline is only two-thirds of the equation. There is such a thing as an all around performer as well.
Huh? Where am I?
The vast majority will prefer the most basic combination to get the desired horsepower levels. The problem is 90% of those setups will lack nice power curves/usable powerband for their intended purpose. I have said it again and again, numbers don't mean crap, a purpose built vehicle is where it's at. The driveline is only two-thirds of the equation. There is such a thing as an all around performer as well.
Huh? Where am I?
#128
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Maybe a stupid question, but I have always wondered this.
Why are there no Cooper Intercoolers? I mean Cooper is has a higher heat transfer then AL.
Why are there no Cooper Intercoolers? I mean Cooper is has a higher heat transfer then AL.
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Rubber does NOT have better thermal transfer properties. Unless you mean copper and not "Cooper"... then the answer is simple: Money.
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Copper is mainly used as a component for heat exchangers that deal with water-to-air, more than anything air-to-air. They also keep microbes from contaminating systems better than aluminum, but the application wouldn't work as well with an air-to-air exchange. Copper is also not as durable as aluminum and for something like a street car, would be damaged very easily to a point of failure much more quickly than a well-designed aluminum core would be.
Now if your talking thermal conductivity, yes.. but the purpose of an intercooler is to dissipate heat, not transfer it.
This is a liquid-to-air heat exchanger at Ft. Jackson as a cooling unit
Now if your talking thermal conductivity, yes.. but the purpose of an intercooler is to dissipate heat, not transfer it.
This is a liquid-to-air heat exchanger at Ft. Jackson as a cooling unit
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The answer is obvious, the history may not be. I am going to hold out until I see what other people have to say.
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Yes, about 75,000 miles of it . It has encountered parking stops, driveways, rabbits, road gators, and small children. I think its time for a replacement.
Going to go with a Garrett 24x8x3.5 core. Will need it with 2" and 2.5" outputs. I think I can fit it without too much effort. Garrett rates it at 600hp and I can keep my bumper intact.
Going to go with a Garrett 24x8x3.5 core. Will need it with 2" and 2.5" outputs. I think I can fit it without too much effort. Garrett rates it at 600hp and I can keep my bumper intact.
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Ill bump for some BOV talk because I have a Turbosmart with my build, Ill have to check which one but am wondering what kind of luck people have had out of them and how they perform. its mounted near the TB, I figured you wanted boost to relieve as close as possible when the butterfly in the TB closes...
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Re: Discussion Topic: Let's talk Intercoolers!!
It seems like it would keep the intercooler temperature down slightly, but I'm no expert.
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I logged on to this thread today to ask this question, and noticed you already ask it, this was one of my main dislike about the FR single backdoor FMIC, I hated the BOV on the side of the intercooler, I am in Germany and its mostly wet here and I was worried that since at some lower speeds the Bov opens. I really do not think there are any functional value to it, just the showoff part of it, which in my opinion is pointless.
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I logged on to this thread today to ask this question, and noticed you already ask it, this was one of my main dislike about the FR single backdoor FMIC, I hated the BOV on the side of the intercooler, I am in Germany and its mostly wet here and I was worried that since at some lower speeds the Bov opens. I really do not think there are any functional value to it, just the showoff part of it, which in my opinion is pointless.
That's why I don't see any obvious benefits, from my experience with the phenomenon. anyone want to man-up and give the theory behind it?
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I believe the thought process was to prevent compressor surge by placing it close to the turbo. The DSM people believe it displaces higher temps, but let's be real.... The air is going to come from both sides of the IC when it opens.
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Come on keep it coming. I need to finish builing mine and the IC on this new set up does not have the BOV on it like my first one. Should I put it in line on the charge pipe or install it on the IC
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....... Who am I kiddin'? I can't hold my breath that long.. Ok, so onto Air-to-water vs. Air-to-Air (A2A) intercoolers.
Generally speaking for street setups, there's no advantage running an A2W over an A2A setup, other than additional room in the engine bay. there has been no addition in power or efficiency with it. However, on Drag racing setups, you'll notice a bit cooler temps in-between stages sitting in line waiting for your turn.
I'll get together a formal write up here soon k?
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Re: Discussion Topic: Let's talk Intercoolers!!
If you run A2W you will have a lot less pipe, wouldn't that be a advantage? Faster response? Or will that be not noticeable amount of a difference? With A2W you will have less pressure drop too right?
(yes Im a noob and like to be spoon fed lol)
(yes Im a noob and like to be spoon fed lol)