MP 90 FWD project, first mock-up

[TGP37]

Any reason why SC guys tend to do A-W intercoolers more than say a A-A intercooler?

My guess is plenum volume. Having an a2a behind the throttle would increase plenum volume much more then a2w. Since it needs to be plumbed behind the throttle blade and to a place where it can get good ambient air flow.

Turbo can intercool ahead of the throttle, making a2w less desirable as it is less efficient cause it is really air to water to air again.

Just a guess though...seems logical.

[chris_gt_74]

^This!!

[unchained01]

I just want to know when the "kit " is coming out

[3400-95-Modified]

People say that but there is quite a bit of extra equipment needed to make the A-W setup work, never mind the A-W core itself. I can understand it for the application, but in my mind I would think if you can fit a A-W core, and heat exchanger and all the necessary plumbing for the water lines, tank and pump, you should be able to fit two pipes for a A-A inter cooler. But then again I've never had to try so I may be out in left field LOL

[robertisaar]

if i had to guess, with a roots blower, i'd say plumbing issues.

[3400-95-Modified]

I didn't know a ton about it so I quickly searched up some Pro's and Con's of a-a and a-w

http://www.enginebasics.com/Advanced%20Engine%20Tuning/Water%20vs%20Air%20Intercooler.html

i think the main reason for him would be to use it at the track and throw ice in the A-W for optimal results in cooling the charged air.

That makes sense for that application. I just look at all that's involved with a A-W setup and wonder why... Seems way to complicated for some applications. But definitely for a short run drag only car it makes sense because of the limited time the vehicle has air going over an A-A setup.

[young gun]

Any reason why SC guys tend to do A-W intercoolers more than say a A-A intercooler?

I didn't know a ton about it so I quickly searched up some Pro's and Con's of a-a and a-w

http://www.enginebasics.com/Advanced%20Engine%20Tuning/Water%20vs%20Air%20Intercooler.html

i think the main reason for him would be to use it at the track and throw ice in the A-W for optimal results in cooling the charged air.

[3400-95-Modified]

Any reason why SC guys tend to do A-W intercoolers more than say a A-A intercooler?

[AleroB888]

Have you considered trying to put an A-W intercooler right there at the discharge?

Tim

I have this Garrett 3x5x7 core, but it looked like too rare an item to tear up, possibly 1/2 of some twin turbo system. Yes, I'd like to try that.

[timg]

Have you considered trying to put an A-W intercooler right there at the discharge?

Tim

[AleroB888]

I guess we'll see about that, hard to tell after only a week . I should be working on it, but now I want to drive it lol ...Need to put on my straight-through UIM next....

On second thought, I installed a new 68mm TB first, since I have to redo the driveshaft mount before replacing the UIM, etc. It is matched to my SC inlet opening size.

So, just a run out for some errands, no scans, but it hit a solid 12 psi more than once on this fine cool day, wants to jump out of it's skin lol

I believe a stock MAF will be good enough here, also matches the TB opening.

Back to fearing for engine and trans mounts holding up, and got a bad valve or something on #1. If it stays together, will try to get it to a track.

[pocket-rocket]

That does sound nice. It says sleeper (other than the hood) until you step on it.

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[3400-95-Modified]

When you get tired of it you can send me the whole setup... LOL

[AleroB888]

I love the sound of a SC...

Yeah, I do too, and this one is much louder than usual because of the venting in the hood, (see avatar)

A little too much Cowbell, but eventually the stock hood can go back on when I'm tired of it

[3400-95-Modified]

I love the sound of a SC...