Compressor side temp?
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Compressor side temp?
Compressor side temp?
I have researched….and have not found the answer I need. The temperature of air, coming out of the compressor before the intercooler?
Also the delta between inlet and outlet of the intercooler?
Any help out there?
I have researched….and have not found the answer I need. The temperature of air, coming out of the compressor before the intercooler?
Also the delta between inlet and outlet of the intercooler?
Any help out there?
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Air goes from air filter to compressor side of turbo, spinning like a bandit, it compresses the air. Becaues of the compression or acceleration of the air, (some call it either way) it is heated. Then on to the intercooler to get a bit chilled before heading into……..the intake manifold. Of course the compressor side is spun by the other side….the exhaust. The thing that I am looking for is the temperature of the air between the compressor and the intercooler. Then how efficient the intercooler is………that is the other temperature I need. I have heard some small turbo’s will bump air temps up to 340 and the intercooler will take it down 100/150.
I know this is weird …………….but…….
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I know this is weird …………….but…….
This is a pain but it is great info……….and I really need it.
Sorry for the humors side of the explanation but ya get me going and …This part of learning is just plain fun to me.
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Your'e killing me here..... I got a engineer at KTP that will probably know what you need. Have you seen the new system on the Lightning? They actually are running a/c to the intake air stream to cool the air charge...wild stuff....
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Originally posted by emtabmm
that or you can run a hose from your pass side a/c vent out to the air filter.......
that or you can run a hose from your pass side a/c vent out to the air filter.......
You know my brain is going a mile a minute right now!!
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emtabmm, the Lightning cold air charge you are talking about was in the concept truck, not production. It maintained freon in a reservoir that was piped thru the intercooler when you put the pedal to the floor. It added about 50 HP for as long as 30 seconds, and would take 2 minutes to regenerate once used. This was on top of a motor that put out a conservative 500 HP and 500 Ft Pds of torgue. Now, who would have the ***** to keep that pedal to the floor for 30 seconds? hehe Not me.
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What your trying to find out is the Cooling efficency of the IC, right?
Are you thinking of doing and upgrade? I know that I would love to upgrade mine to a nice Spearco Bar and Plate one....God wouldn't that be sweet and MAN do they really cool the air!!
Are you thinking of doing and upgrade? I know that I would love to upgrade mine to a nice Spearco Bar and Plate one....God wouldn't that be sweet and MAN do they really cool the air!!
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Originally posted by resqdawg3
What your trying to find out is the Cooling efficency of the IC, right?
Are you thinking of doing and upgrade? I know that I would love to upgrade mine to a nice Spearco Bar and Plate one....God wouldn't that be sweet and MAN do they really cool the air!!
What your trying to find out is the Cooling efficency of the IC, right?
Are you thinking of doing and upgrade? I know that I would love to upgrade mine to a nice Spearco Bar and Plate one....God wouldn't that be sweet and MAN do they really cool the air!!
I believe that on the compressor side it does heat the air to between 295/420. The intercooler……….I am clueless as to its capability/efficiency.
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Cooler efficiency
I don't have the numbers to give you, but I do know you need to not only look at making the air cooler (bigger IC) you also have to not restrict air flow. So when your looking for a different cooler and it's efficiency. Look at both tempeature drop and air flow numbers. Getting the air flow numbers on the the stock cooler would be just as important as the temp numbers.
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I agree absolutely. That notwithstanding if you were not going to change or enhance the intercooler you could easily work with insulation and receiver great results for little work.
Big return on small investment.
I would like to have the flow numbers also,……………….but a variable between designs that I cannot change without changing the IC completely....maybe someday.........
Induced and radiated heat can be a culprit of HP loss/gain.
Big return on small investment.
I would like to have the flow numbers also,……………….but a variable between designs that I cannot change without changing the IC completely....maybe someday.........
Induced and radiated heat can be a culprit of HP loss/gain.