Ghetto IC modifications
09-17-2003, 06:48 AM
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Originally posted by NZ951
Can I be part of your group? And you guys move to New Zealand?
Can I be part of your group? And you guys move to New Zealand?
09-17-2003, 07:04 AM
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Ehumm... Sweden is pretty close!
There's about three people/companies that does the same thing over here but it would be interesting to hear what it costs in Finland?
There's about three people/companies that does the same thing over here but it would be interesting to hear what it costs in Finland?
11-22-2003, 02:48 PM
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hey guys, any updates or testing??
Also I was wondering what you used for fabing the pieces?? Just some cast aluminum plates or what?
I have been thinking about also increasing the size of the tubing to increase flow.
Thanks
Also I was wondering what you used for fabing the pieces?? Just some cast aluminum plates or what?
I have been thinking about also increasing the size of the tubing to increase flow.
Thanks
11-22-2003, 09:02 PM
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The design is not a fault. If it were, you'd first off all, see it on both sides.
The design was intentional, and intended to equalize flow across the core.
Did you really think Porsche would design something like that for no reason? It's pretty obvious.
TonyG
The design was intentional, and intended to equalize flow across the core.
Did you really think Porsche would design something like that for no reason? It's pretty obvious.
TonyG
11-23-2003, 03:13 AM
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Did you really think Porsche would design something like that for no reason?
Tony you are definitely right about the shape being condusive to equal flow across the rows. Thats pointed out in "Maximum Boost". But equal flow does not have to mean Maximum flow.
11-23-2003, 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by BoostGuy951
But equal flow does not have to mean Maximum flow.
But equal flow does not have to mean Maximum flow.
However, I won't make a comment on if I think this is a worthwhile "mod" or not.
Ahmet
11-23-2003, 07:19 AM
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BoostGuy951
Sammi Wrote: >>>Looking at a 951 stock intercooler it's obvious there's a problem with the incoming end tank.<<<
All I said was that the end tank design was very intentional. The design was probably done on a computer using the anticipated flow numbers for a stock 951 (and for where they intended to take the 968, ie 968 Turbo .. since it uses the exact same intercooler).
The mod shown here, and the one performed at Lindesey are clearly intended to get more air through the end tank.
Whether it works or not is another story (and I'm not saying that it doesn't).
Again.. All I meant is that Porsche designed that tank for a very specific reason, which is clearly evident. That said, it's not something that was just "guessed" at, as it's a very specific design.
Take it for what it's worth.. nothing more, nothing less.
Personally, what I would have done, is to baffle the larger end tank to not only get more flow, but to get the distribution even (also illustrated and talked about in Maximum Boost).
TonyG
Sammi Wrote: >>>Looking at a 951 stock intercooler it's obvious there's a problem with the incoming end tank.<<<
All I said was that the end tank design was very intentional. The design was probably done on a computer using the anticipated flow numbers for a stock 951 (and for where they intended to take the 968, ie 968 Turbo .. since it uses the exact same intercooler).
The mod shown here, and the one performed at Lindesey are clearly intended to get more air through the end tank.
Whether it works or not is another story (and I'm not saying that it doesn't).
Again.. All I meant is that Porsche designed that tank for a very specific reason, which is clearly evident. That said, it's not something that was just "guessed" at, as it's a very specific design.
Take it for what it's worth.. nothing more, nothing less.
Personally, what I would have done, is to baffle the larger end tank to not only get more flow, but to get the distribution even (also illustrated and talked about in Maximum Boost).
TonyG
11-23-2003, 11:46 AM
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Nice looking job, guys, but I hate to say that it was really only worth the fun as a hobby. You'll get much more gains by just making sure you keep the IC free of oil inside. Best is a remote crankcase vent. The IC becomes an issue when you you start shootin' for upwards of 350 horsepower. Then you're going to have to do a hell of alot more than the freakin' end tanks.
11-23-2003, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by TurboTommy
Nice looking job, guys, but I hate to say that it was really only worth the fun as a hobby. You'll get much more gains by just making sure you keep the IC free of oil inside. Best is a remote crankcase vent. The IC becomes an issue when you you start shootin' for upwards of 350 horsepower. Then you're going to have to do a hell of alot more than the freakin' end tanks.
Nice looking job, guys, but I hate to say that it was really only worth the fun as a hobby. You'll get much more gains by just making sure you keep the IC free of oil inside. Best is a remote crankcase vent. The IC becomes an issue when you you start shootin' for upwards of 350 horsepower. Then you're going to have to do a hell of alot more than the freakin' end tanks.
