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2014-03-22 03:13:53
#11
any idea how many watts of heat the intercooler moves at any given time? im kind of curious to do the math if a peltier can be used for the coolant.
2014-03-22 04:43:51
#12
Interesting, well if any heat soak is negligible, then I'm leaning towards the a2w system. @coach and @nsusammyeb how long did you run your a2w setup? How many times did you have to service or replace the pump? I like the idea of a rebuildable pump.
2014-03-22 04:51:02
#13
Never have replaced or had to service. I have probably 80k miles a2w so far.

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2014-03-22 05:51:03
#14
that is an excellent life on that pump.
2014-03-22 16:06:14
#15
Originally Posted by coach
The water doesn't heat soak like they are suggesting. It isn't like the water gets super hot super fast and then doesn't do anything. Water still absorbs more heat (4x) than air, even when it is already hot. The trick is to just have a system that holds 3 gallons or so and run water wetter. I don't run antifreeze on any of my systems as it isn't effective.

I have run A2W as a daily driver, and no issues. If the pump dies, just don't boost the car until you replace the pump. I run Jabsco pumps as they are high flow, rebuildable and hold up to large temperature ranges.

Brent


Brent most people don't run a large enough enough tank. I agree with 3 gallons you will be good to go. I looked at going a2w so I could have my a/c back and keep the koyo radiator. I still may do this.
2014-03-22 17:22:34
#16
I could easily fit ac, but I didn't. Lol. Maybe later on.

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2014-03-22 18:12:58
#17
Where do you recommend purchasing your setups? I am looking to go this route as well.
2014-03-22 18:23:19
#18
Piece it together. There are no solid kits out there in my opinion. There are threads discussing what you need to get.

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2014-03-22 19:22:05
#19
Thanks. I was looking at kits from frozenboost.com and votionspeed.com The FB kits have an option for the Bosch pump where as the VS kits come with it.
2014-03-22 20:10:21
#20
Brent where did you mount your reservoir? And what model of jabsco pump do you have? They seem to have many different models that would do the job.
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