Water to air intercooler on a S30 Z

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Does anyone know of someone running a water to air intercooler on their S30 Z? I only ask because I'm in the process of such a setup, and would like to see other setups.

You can check out here on what I've got so far - http://desertdatsuns.freeforums.org/dat ... t1283.html


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it's nto real popular on these cars I think due to packaging issues, there isn't really space inside the engine compartment for the cooler so you enup withwith just as much pooping to put it out front only you then also need the heat exchanger up front, then you need there si additional wiring and plumbing, it's just easier and cheaper to run a fmic

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I'm not at all worried about fitment, I already have a very unique setup in mind. I just wanted to see if it has been done before but it looks like I'll be the first :biggrin:

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I believe a guy in canada did it with an rb swapped s30 but the general consensus is the added weight and complexity make the air to air a better choice

alternatively water injection has gotten quite popular wiht less parts and pieces and makes much more power


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