Drivetrain Which intercooler????
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Which intercooler????
I am trying to figure out what type of intercooler I should pick up next. I am going to be doing a lot of drag racing and autocrossing with maybe one or two track days a year.
I want something that won't heat soak while doing a burnout before a run down the track. But I also want something that will stay cool an entire autocross run.
Price isn't a variable here, I just want to get a few opinions on what would work the best for what I'm doing.
Ryan
I want something that won't heat soak while doing a burnout before a run down the track. But I also want something that will stay cool an entire autocross run.
Price isn't a variable here, I just want to get a few opinions on what would work the best for what I'm doing.
Ryan
#2
Have you talked to Randy Webb at Webbmotorsports.com?
Options include-
Front mounted large air to air intercooler- up to 17 HP gain and expensive!
Air to air top mount intercoolers-
Alta costs less and gains about 6 HP
GRS costs a little more and gains up to about 10 HP
Forge- Randy didn't like the design of the ends but testing is needed.
Water cooled IC
Several sources- WMS might be worth a look for efficient cooling when used for autocross, drag racing and street use.
Maybe combine a top mounted IC with the M7 bonnet scoop!
One note- I saw a posted picture of an upgraded IC behind the stock bonnet scoop and the air flow didn't look optimal- it was kinda blocked so I would ask about that.
Options include-
Front mounted large air to air intercooler- up to 17 HP gain and expensive!
Air to air top mount intercoolers-
Alta costs less and gains about 6 HP
GRS costs a little more and gains up to about 10 HP
Forge- Randy didn't like the design of the ends but testing is needed.
Water cooled IC
Several sources- WMS might be worth a look for efficient cooling when used for autocross, drag racing and street use.
Maybe combine a top mounted IC with the M7 bonnet scoop!
One note- I saw a posted picture of an upgraded IC behind the stock bonnet scoop and the air flow didn't look optimal- it was kinda blocked so I would ask about that.
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Originally Posted by minihune
One note- I saw a posted picture of an upgraded IC behind the stock bonnet scoop and the air flow didn't look optimal- it was kinda blocked so I would ask about that.
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Although the GRS seems like a wonderful unit according to the venerable Mr. Webb, the Alta top-mount still has the squirting feature (which as far as I know is lacking with the GRS), which might make a difference if things get hot. I'm trying to decide between these two myself, and the lower priced Alta with shpritzer is quite attractive...
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