new IC set up for the CA

[NeedCAforS13]

So I was sitting around thinking of how to plumb my intercooler last night, and I came up with a new method. We've all seen guys use those tiny del sol radiators successfully, how about sticking a narrow intercooler beside it? I found a nice bar and plate intercooler made by shelby for dodge's 80's laser that will fill the position well:)





dimensions are 17 x 7 x 3.5 inches and the inlet/outlet are 2.25 inches. they run $50-100 off ebay

i was thinking of getting a fluidyne version of the del sol radiator, so it will be more efficient: $200 off ebay



set up like this: minimal air blockage to the radiator, and still good airflow from the front of the car! it seems like a win-win situation:)



lets say piping will run me $100, I'll spend a max of $400 to get a damn good cooling system, with short piping, and fresh cool air for both IC and radiator:D

thoughts, suggestions?

Sean

[Nismo1182]

Are you removing the a/c condenser?

[NeedCAforS13]

yes:)

Sean

[Axlerod]

Too small

[float_6969]

depends on the power you're running. At stock boost with the stock copper&brass radiator w/no mechanical or electric fan, I don't overheat unless I run it hard with out the heater on. If I've got the heater on I can do anything I want and the temp gauge won't move. Ofcourse it's 19degrees outside right now....

[NeedCAforS13]

Too small

radiator or IC? there are better intercoolers that will also fit beside a del sol radiator:)

Sean

[float_6969]

I say do it!

[diamondstar36]

The core is too small for any decent airflow numbers. Maybe you could offset it with some water injection to help cool it further? That would go a long way. But as that sits, I don't see it being much more effective than the sidemount.

[Nismo1182]

I hardly run my electric rad. fan unless I know im going to be stopped for a while.

[float_6969]

I don't think you really need to worry about cooling. You should be fine.

[nab911]

are the ca and the sr sidemounts the same?

[NeedCAforS13]

basically yes:)

you can use an SR sidemount on the CA if that's what you're asking...

Sean

[themadscientist]

no.The CA sits upright and has plastic end tanks, the SR leans foward, is all aluminum and a little thicker and as such an upgrade for the CA IMO.

[NeedCAforS13]

ok mr. knowitall:pface

I guess if the question is, "is the CA sidemount the same as the SR sidemount from a performance standpoint" then you are correct!:) but from a application standpoint, both work with either motor.

Sean

[themadscientist]

you are correct sir! I have an SR intercooler on the wife's CA.

[Nismo1182]

If you can call an SR sidemount an upgrade :pface

But yea, im going to pick up a SR Greddy Intercooler kit for my CA

[themadscientist]

I would call anything better than what you have an upgrade. If all you have is a dinky plastic fisherprice intercooler than a metal Tonka one would be an upgrade.

[float_6969]

Let the anologies roll...

[Nismo1182]

Yea, I know. I recently upgraded to a 1G DSM sidemount after my little trouble with my SR sidemount.

[float_6969]

the sidemount was fine. It was the 12psi that you were putting to it that was the problem!

[Nismo1182]

Nah, it was the 15 psi with a spike to 17.

Today I ran 14 without a peep but turned it down to 12 to play it safe.

[nab911]

Well im just saying can i sell mine and someone use it on a sr... if thats even what they have? Its a "can i sell it to a tonka guy with an sr" question

[float_6969]

You can always sell it. eBay is great.