Air-Water intercooler? Anone have one?
07-12-2007, 09:41 AM
#2
Poor idea for the urS unless you are drag racing (in which case you've selected the wrong car )
I run an a/w intercooler in the Miata. It's great around town and for short bursts...kinda like the stock urS IC. However on the track, where I really need it, it heat soaks.
As I say, the only possible advantage over the stock system is that it _may_ be less susceptible to heat soak when you are sitting in traffic. The stock IC gets no airflow unless the car is moving while the A/W IC at least might get some cool water ...depending on where you install the heat exchanger. Of course, you could achieve the same result by installing an FMIC in front of the AC condenser where the radiator fan will draw cool air through it
As I say, the only possible advantage over the stock system is that it _may_ be less susceptible to heat soak when you are sitting in traffic. The stock IC gets no airflow unless the car is moving while the A/W IC at least might get some cool water ...depending on where you install the heat exchanger. Of course, you could achieve the same result by installing an FMIC in front of the AC condenser where the radiator fan will draw cool air through it
07-12-2007, 09:47 AM
#3
Forget that idea. Go FMIC. Suggest Apikol for a plug and play solution.
Minor mods to back of bumper required.<ul><li><a href="https://www.apikol.com/index.php#products,Kool">Apikol FMIC</a></li></ul>
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