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DMC
03-03-2003, 03:09 PM
does anyone have any pics or can explain how it works?
lbcklik1486
03-03-2003, 03:19 PM
I'm guessing you mean an air to water intercooler? Instead of using cool air like a FMIC, the intercooler has water inside of it to depreciate heat. I'm not exactly sure what it looks like but I think its a metal box w/ water inside of it? Correct me if I'm horribly off.
Jay
DMC
03-03-2003, 03:20 PM
sounds simple, but id like to see a pic if anyone has one
Kreator
03-03-2003, 03:25 PM
No pics, but in case you were planning to run it with a turbo setup, i'd have to say not the best choice. They are a. more expensive b. you'd want to run an extra water pump for it. So theoretically they aren't going to be efficient on a 240... money wise. They are usually used on cars that have space issues. They are more effective though iirc
KiDyNomiTe
03-03-2003, 03:32 PM
I don't know if you ever got the SCC issues that had the "Suck, Squish, and Bang" Article, I only got like the last few parts of it, but they explained some of the Intercooler basics and stuff. If it is not on www.sportcompactcarweb.com and you really really need to know about them, I will type that part up for you. But you are best off with a FMIC.
burgy240
03-03-2003, 04:07 PM
they wree standard on early porsche turbos. They have since been replaced with an air intercooler........notice the nice big ducts above the rear whells on a porsche....haha:D
DamnedButDetermined
03-03-2003, 04:10 PM
The real benefits of the water to air intercooler are seen in drag applications. You can completely fill the reservior with ice and cool the charged air extremely well. But it will all be melted and warmed up in about ten minutes of use or less! sorry i am really lazy right now or i would give you a litle more help...maybe later!
DMC
03-03-2003, 04:17 PM
tahnks guys
lbcklik1486
03-03-2003, 05:49 PM
Also, if you want a pic, I think the MR2 in the Ultimate Sport Compact Car Challenge had an air to water intercooler... I think they showed a pic... sorry to be a little shady. If it helps, it was the one w/ the yellow ricey type R on the front.
nrcooled
03-03-2003, 07:48 PM
The main problem w/ a air to water ic is that when it does get warm it becomes completely worthless. FMIC air to air can be cooled quicker when hot