9krpmrx8's Boost Build Thread
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are we there yet?
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I installed a water to air intercooler in mine, by having the radiator instead of a full blown IC for cooling Intake Air, i was able to leave half my my current radiator exposed,
this is just a quote from my thread of my finding after installing the Water 2 Air, with sensors pre IC and after IC
Basically pre mods, i saw intake temp at MAF of roughly 12-13 degrees above ambiance at cruise, 40+ at idle.
Now with the AEM it is roughly about 2-3 degree above ambiance and roughly +11 at idle due to hot air blown from fans.
After MAF i saw generally 20-30 degree more in cooling, as i previously had a top mount IC i would not know the comparison against Front Mount IC, but the Water2Air really helped with idle temps and with fans triggered to kick in earlier.
Regards
Jason
this is just a quote from my thread of my finding after installing the Water 2 Air, with sensors pre IC and after IC
Basically pre mods, i saw intake temp at MAF of roughly 12-13 degrees above ambiance at cruise, 40+ at idle.
Now with the AEM it is roughly about 2-3 degree above ambiance and roughly +11 at idle due to hot air blown from fans.
After MAF i saw generally 20-30 degree more in cooling, as i previously had a top mount IC i would not know the comparison against Front Mount IC, but the Water2Air really helped with idle temps and with fans triggered to kick in earlier.
Regards
Jason
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I installed a water to air intercooler in mine, by having the radiator instead of a full blown IC for cooling Intake Air, i was able to leave half my my current radiator exposed,
this is just a quote from my thread of my finding after installing the Water 2 Air, with sensors pre IC and after IC
Basically pre mods, i saw intake temp at MAF of roughly 12-13 degrees above ambiance at cruise, 40+ at idle.
Now with the AEM it is roughly about 2-3 degree above ambiance and roughly +11 at idle due to hot air blown from fans.
After MAF i saw generally 20-30 degree more in cooling, as i previously had a top mount IC i would not know the comparison against Front Mount IC, but the Water2Air really helped with idle temps and with fans triggered to kick in earlier.
Regards
Jason
this is just a quote from my thread of my finding after installing the Water 2 Air, with sensors pre IC and after IC
Basically pre mods, i saw intake temp at MAF of roughly 12-13 degrees above ambiance at cruise, 40+ at idle.
Now with the AEM it is roughly about 2-3 degree above ambiance and roughly +11 at idle due to hot air blown from fans.
After MAF i saw generally 20-30 degree more in cooling, as i previously had a top mount IC i would not know the comparison against Front Mount IC, but the Water2Air really helped with idle temps and with fans triggered to kick in earlier.
Regards
Jason
Thanks, I will have to look for your build thread, do you have a 4 port AT?
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Looky what I got today ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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No. What does that do, I have never heard of that?
What about it?
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Also, I want to replace all teh hardware and studs used on the turbo and manifold. Are SS nuts, bolts, washers, and studs the best to use?
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Stainless steel should be more than sufficient as far as strength goes and also offers the benefit of corrosion resistance. Grade 8 steel hardware would be a lot stronger but isn't really necessary because the components you're using them for aren't really under a lot of stress.
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^ Thanks. I fitted the turbo to the manifold and I think if I just clock it a bit I won't have problems getting fittings and hard lines on. I will just have to see what I can do to heat wrap them.