v mount intercooler

[Loomis112]

Ive been searchin around the interballs and cant find the info im looking for.

The pics I've seen of v mounts look like there would be absolutely no airflow yet they state it gives more airflow I don't really understand how when the intercooler is basically turned horizontal are there air ducts in bumber to guide airflow?

Also can you do a vmount setup withought moving the radiator effectively??http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/34335291+w660+h440+q80+re0+cr1/impp_1011_02_o%2Bs13_nissan_240sx%2Bintercooler_ra diator.jpg

[Matej]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n68/Treacle_GT4/200sx%20S13%20Track%20car%20build/V-mountDiagram.png

[Loomis112]

Ahhh that's more like it.

Thanks so I guess you have to move the radiator too seems kinda difficult.

[Kingtal0n]

A real custom job, with absolutely marvelous results once done right, mated to the right turbo, when compared to traditional long-routed intercooler plumbing.

Also, never run a turbocharger without an air filter, and some kind of duct. I dont care how cool it looks.

[KoukiMonsta]

I have been daily driving a gt30 topmount setup for years with no air filter....no problems here

[Croustibat]

V mount is useless, if it worked all race cars and/or OEM cars would use it.

It is just rice.

Think about it a couple of seconds. Air, like every fluid, takes the path of least resistance. How are you going to balance the 2 radiators, and the difference in flow at the upper vent or lower vent when speed changes ?

hint: you can't. Thus, at different speeds, most of the air will go through one radiator, then through the other. Changes are it will only go through the upper one as venting there has low pressure, while the area under the car quickly become pressurized.


The most efficient way is stacking radiators when you cannot put them in separate places. And ducting is mandatory.

Also if you want faster spool, you need smaller piping section ( = more air speed, but also more pressure drop...)

[l adam l]

V mount is useless, if it worked all race cars and/or OEM cars would use it.

Uhhh... v mount even if it does not cool it more efficiently (which I'm ssure it does) would definitely be a more direct route for air...shorter path...less intercooler piping to fill, etc. full out drag cars run no Intercooler. ..closer to a vmount than front mount.

[Kingtal0n]

Uhhh... v mount even if it does not cool it more efficiently (which I'm ssure it does) would definitely be a more direct route for air...shorter path...less intercooler piping to fill, etc. full out drag cars run no Intercooler. ..closer to a vmount than front mount.

this. Its allll about total volume, reducing the volume of "dead air" between the engine and turbocharger. Only reason to even keep the intercooler is safety, longevity, reliability.

[Croustibat]

Drag engine builders put concrete in head and block water passage to get them stronger. I'd like you to do that and tell me how better it is at cooling.

Also, "dead volume" is garbage talk from people who have no idea what fluid dynamics is.

[mewantkouki]

Drag engine builders put concrete in head and block water passage to get them stronger. I'd like you to do that and tell me how better it is at cooling.

Also, "dead volume" is garbage talk from people who have no idea what fluid dynamics is.

Be careful... He might start posting his organic chemistry homework again. :facepalm:

[Dboyizmlg]

Be careful... He might start posting his organic chemistry homework again. :facepalm:

Hahaha lmao

[Bushido]

i have nothing to add other than the fact that V-mount setups look really COOL.


https://docrace.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/s13-duct-1.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff421/turbo2nr1/20140829_192142_zpsezbpts55.jpg

[Croustibat]

Yes, they look cool. I prefer function over form though. So i went stacking with a bit of space between radiators and ducts.