intercoolers
supramike420
10-05-2003, 04:24 PM
hey i have a revell integra. its a 1:18 and i am putting a black widow body kit on it. does anyone know how to make a good intercooler for this?
Kasso
10-05-2003, 04:40 PM
read the FAQ!! :loser:
supramike420
10-05-2003, 08:58 PM
i know its in there but it says staples and they r not wide enoguh. i need about a 1-1 1/2 inch gap to fill
supramike420
10-05-2003, 08:59 PM
btw i meant to say 1:24 not 1:18 sry bout that
008
10-05-2003, 09:39 PM
1.5" wide or tall?
supramike420
10-05-2003, 10:06 PM
wide if it was 1.5 " tall it would be from ground to hood
mike@af
10-05-2003, 10:18 PM
Chris has a tutorial on intercoolers, check the sticky Tutorial depository thread up top.
Kasso
10-05-2003, 11:08 PM
where in the FAQ does it say staples???? which FAQ are you reading?
hirofkd
10-06-2003, 12:06 AM
Cut an existing radiator, or carve the pattern on a plastic sheet. You can make any size, you want.
ShOrtyOC714
10-06-2003, 01:32 AM
where in the FAQ does it say staples???? which FAQ are you reading?
Hey if ur looking for some pre made intercoolers, i make alot of things and sell them. I make scale model accessories for 1/24 scale cars. Check out my site www.ScaleTuningWS.cjb.net
Hey if ur looking for some pre made intercoolers, i make alot of things and sell them. I make scale model accessories for 1/24 scale cars. Check out my site www.ScaleTuningWS.cjb.net
008
10-06-2003, 02:36 AM
wide if it was 1.5 " tall it would be from ground to hood
That's what I figured but I have seen cars on here that had intercoolers bigger than the opening and looked like a Mack truck, so I had to ask.
You can use one of my kits http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2583&item=3148716004 or what the other guys have mentioned. I'd post a pic of mine but the board seems to be acting up on me.
That's what I figured but I have seen cars on here that had intercoolers bigger than the opening and looked like a Mack truck, so I had to ask.
You can use one of my kits http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2583&item=3148716004 or what the other guys have mentioned. I'd post a pic of mine but the board seems to be acting up on me.
supramike420
10-07-2003, 07:51 PM
one quick question. this probably sounds dumb, but i dont know that much about engines. Does the intercooler replace the radiator? And also how would i cut an existing radiator?
ShOrtyOC714
10-07-2003, 08:52 PM
one quick question. this probably sounds dumb, but i dont know that much about engines. Does the intercooler replace the radiator? And also how would i cut an existing radiator?
No it does not replace the radiator, the intercooler goes in front of it.
No it does not replace the radiator, the intercooler goes in front of it.
ImportBuilder
10-07-2003, 11:43 PM
No it does not replace the radiator, the intercooler goes in front of it.
The purpose of an intercooler is the same as a radiator, sort of.The radiator cools the engine, where an intercooler cools the air going into the engine. the IC (intercooler) cools the hot gases (which spin the turbocharger), and therefore makes the intake charge(air going into cylinders) more "powerful" in a sense, because cold air is denser than hot. Also, the denser the intake charge, the more power you will eventually make from your engine. :sunglasse Sorry, but turbos r my favorite subject, i could talk about em all day. Just my :2cents:
The purpose of an intercooler is the same as a radiator, sort of.The radiator cools the engine, where an intercooler cools the air going into the engine. the IC (intercooler) cools the hot gases (which spin the turbocharger), and therefore makes the intake charge(air going into cylinders) more "powerful" in a sense, because cold air is denser than hot. Also, the denser the intake charge, the more power you will eventually make from your engine. :sunglasse Sorry, but turbos r my favorite subject, i could talk about em all day. Just my :2cents:
pettercardoso
10-08-2003, 05:28 PM
The purpose of an intercooler is the same as a radiator, sort of.The radiator cools the engine, where an intercooler cools the air going into the engine. the IC (intercooler) cools the hot gases (which spin the turbocharger), and therefore makes the intake charge(air going into cylinders) more "powerful" in a sense, because cold air is denser than hot. Also, the denser the intake charge, the more power you will eventually make from your engine. :sunglasse Sorry, but turbos r my favorite subject, i could talk about em all day. Just my :2cents:
Well, you're not 100% correct on that...:D Only one little thing: the hot gases that spin the turbocharger do not go trough the intercooler (IC). Those are the exhaust gases. When the air is compressed (spelling) by the turbocharger turbine, it gets pretty hot, that's why it needs to go trough the intercooler, to become colder/denser. The hot gases that come from the exhaust just make the turbo spin...
In other words,
Exhaust gas spins turbine, wich compresses air coming from the air filter, wich has to be cooled down after compression and before intake.
:2cents:
Well, you're not 100% correct on that...:D Only one little thing: the hot gases that spin the turbocharger do not go trough the intercooler (IC). Those are the exhaust gases. When the air is compressed (spelling) by the turbocharger turbine, it gets pretty hot, that's why it needs to go trough the intercooler, to become colder/denser. The hot gases that come from the exhaust just make the turbo spin...
In other words,
Exhaust gas spins turbine, wich compresses air coming from the air filter, wich has to be cooled down after compression and before intake.
:2cents:
supramike420
10-08-2003, 05:38 PM
ur confusing me
hirofkd
10-08-2003, 07:58 PM
ur confusing me
Radiator is a device to cool the water (and anti freeze mixture), which circulates inside the engine block to cool the engine down.
Intercooler is a device to cool the air, which enters the intake chamber.
Intercooler sits in front of the radiator for most cars, but Subaru Impreza street car has it on top of the engine.
Radiator is a device to cool the water (and anti freeze mixture), which circulates inside the engine block to cool the engine down.
Intercooler is a device to cool the air, which enters the intake chamber.
Intercooler sits in front of the radiator for most cars, but Subaru Impreza street car has it on top of the engine.
supramike420
10-08-2003, 09:12 PM
hey thanks for all ur input i reall appreciate it. i wanna put an intercooler in-i think it will look very good on a black integra, and i dont know how, so i wanted to know-thx again.
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