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2009-01-08 19:44:13
#81
Originally Posted by natethebrown
Not really off topic, I was questioning the recommendation of the ebay FMIC. Actually most of what was talked about in the thread did not answer my questions about the temperature differential but was mostly concerned about the delta pressure across the intercooler. Luckily, the links inside that thread had some awesome information so thanks for that.

I still would like to know if anyone has measured the temperature differential of the Andreas recommended (or one similar) intercooler from top to bottom. While most of you turbo boys like to go for big power on dynos and drag strips there are those of us that would like to road race our cars and with that in mind heat soak becomes a concern. I think knowing if the FMIC will become heat saturated in one area because the air is not being properly spread over then entire IC is important depending on who you are going to recommend a FMIC too.


^Now that is a good question.
2009-01-08 19:49:41
#82
While we're on the topic, I'd be more concerned that I wasn't using all of the internal flow potential of the IC (seeing a higher pressure drop than I should from it) than I would be about not spreading the heat around, or heat soaking one section of the IC and not another. Aluminum is a very heat conductive metal. It should do an excellent job of spreading the heat around regardless. Then of course, now we're back to needing real world numbers to see what really happens. =D
2009-01-08 19:51:55
#83
Originally Posted by BenFenner


Intercooler CFD Testing - HybridZ

In that thread there is minimal real world data and measurements, but a lot of flow analysis comparing different end tank designs.

Specifically, Corky Bell and others found that the best way to utilize the entire core (as you wish to) is to have the end tank inlets in the middle of the core. If that can't be done, the next best thing is to have them on opposite sides of the core. If that can't be done, baffles can be added to help.

I guess you already know all this though and are just looking for solid numbers? If so, I guess we'll just have to both wait and see if anyone has any, because I don't. =(


Yup, thanks to your links. I intend to use some of those techniques you are talking about.

Sorry if I am being nit picky but I am a firm believer in knowing everything about one's car and anything put on that car. I don't really like when people say, "it works fine for me." I am beginning to realize that I have different ideas about some things, how to do them, and why to do them then a lot of other people. I have made a few, of what I would consider, mistakes about things I have purchased so I don't like repeatedly making more.
2009-01-26 01:45:43
#84
what about this IC ??? cause i wanna keep my fogs on my b13 and ac condenser

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370148443711&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=
2009-01-26 03:13:59
#85
I'd still get the big one that we've been talking about earlier in this thread. Andreas says you can fit it between the AC condenser and the bumper support. Obviously, I don't think it can be done, but even so I'd still buy it and notch + weld the bumper support.
If you don't feel like cutting/welding then just take good measurements and see what you can fit. I wouldn't run that baby intercooler if I didn't have to.
2009-01-26 04:31:16
#86
Originally Posted by BenFenner
I'd still get the big one that we've been talking about earlier in this thread. Andreas says you can fit it between the AC condenser and the bumper support. Obviously, I don't think it can be done, but even so I'd still buy it and notch + weld the bumper support.
If you don't feel like cutting/welding then just take good measurements and see what you can fit. I wouldn't run that baby intercooler if I didn't have to.



He said he has done this for years. Why would he lie about it? Some people like A/C. I'm one of those people.
2009-01-26 05:31:23
#87
Originally Posted by BenFenner
I'd still get the big one that we've been talking about earlier in this thread. Andreas says you can fit it between the AC condenser and the bumper support. Obviously, I don't think it can be done, but even so I'd still buy it and notch + weld the bumper support.
If you don't feel like cutting/welding then just take good measurements and see what you can fit. I wouldn't run that baby intercooler if I didn't have to.



Well i don't have access to a welder, unless you wanna pitch and buy me one... i am currently looking at a mishimoto 27x11x3, which is about as big as the one andreas suggested...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300246594438
2009-01-26 12:30:21
#88
That one would certainly be better than the first one you suggested. Just make sure it will fit before you buy.
2009-01-26 13:40:33
#89
treadstone vertical intercooler.....core 25.00" X 6.00" X 3.50"
2009-01-27 03:09:39
#90
Originally Posted by rigged200
treadstone vertical intercooler.....core 25.00" X 6.00" X 3.50"


Do you still retain the bumper support???
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