Lanny Curlett

My EGTs were 1620-1630 under high boost. AITs were 72-75 degrees C. This was AFTER I installed an intercooler spray system. Obviously I need more intercooler. I got this pictures from Lindseys web site and think it's a sexy solution. Does anybody know who owns this car and how I can contact them? Also, need a big a**ed intercooler(s). Who makes the best in custom sizes?
We're starting the renos on the car next month. I have th Kokeln / Lindsey GTR bumper coming, new AIR rear quarters so I can get rid of some more weight and plan on a partial tube frame as per the picture to accomodate the new intercooler set up. Comments? Suggestions?

evil 944t

Call Bell intercoolers. They make custom sized IC's. They are not cheap but, IMHO, they are real good cores. They will also help you size the core to your application.
You tell them the size you can fit and they will spec it out for you. You will also need to tell them where you want them and what size IC tube connections you want. I would suggest Wiggins clamps on the inlet and outlet.

86 951 Driver

When does the stock intercooler become a restriction or not enough to cool down the boosted air?

CyCloNe!

My understanding is when your near the 400's whether crank or whp.

evil 944t

Depends on usage and engine output. If you track it, drag it or Sunday drive it, it will vary. Stock is pretty good until you start pushing it.

DDP

Here is an example of a bell core like Dave was talking about. This has custom end tanks and piping, though. 700hp capable. Unfortunately, I don't have any good pictures of it, this is the best I have.

JustinL

Lanny, if you are up in Edmonton anytime you can check out my SFR front mount intercooler. There are some things I would change about it, but at least you could see one in vivo. The big advantage of the SFR is that it doesn't require cutting the structural members of the car, cons: it is a VERY tight fit and the install is a royal PITA.

In case you haven't put a name to my face, I'm the guy who borrowed your triple square at Indy and also sold you your rod bearings.

evil 944t

If you ever measure the core of the SFR and compare to ANY core online, it apears to dimensionally support about the same HP as Stock and the ducting is far superior on the OEM unit.

reno808

Lanny the EGT's you are currently seeing is what i am currently seeing as well. only under high pressure. I have a stock intercooler. OEM intercooler ducting. 80+ deg heat with lots of humidity. Where do you have your EGT prob ? Mine is located were the stock port used be for testing at the crossover.

Thom

For which compressor efficiency and which air temp through the air filter?

Lanny Curlett

Thanks for both the input and the rod bearings! And now I have the face to go with the name. I think I'm going to have to go full court press and go custom as I plan on upping the boost next year once we've gone through the engine.

Lanny Curlett

I don't understand the compressor efficiency question. The ambient was about 23 degrees Celsius IIRC.

Lanny Curlett

As is mine. I have the Lindsey Stage 2 I/C but not getting the job done.

Thom

What turbo are you running?

If it's working at boost pressures where it's not as efficient as it could be then it's pushing air that's already too hot for the IC to cool down.

Lanny Curlett

I hate to confess my ignorance as to specs but I bought the Turbo on Ebay from a guy in NY. It is the turbo that came off the engine with the carbon fibre intake on John Milledges website. This fellow has that engine and went with a different turbo. The boys at Alpine Autowerks in Calgary said it was top drawer without elaborating but certainly know more than I do. Matt, any comments or thoughts?