Judicator

Can someone explain what 'heatsoak' is and whether or not the effects are noticeable? Thanks.

Zsr31

Well basically its what it reads. If the intercoolers are "heated soaked" ........they have soaked up heat and are not cooling too their full capabilities. For instance if the car is sitting in one spot and running there is no air going through the system. The engne meanwhile is getting hotter and hotter and is giving of more and more heat. Anything under the hood of the car is soaking up the heat..thus reducing the power output of the engine. If the engine is just sucking in hot air (which will happen when its is not moving)the intercoolers are not able to work as effective vs. if you where moving.
yes its noticeable.........feels like the car is not making as much power.

Judicator

Thanks.

Vtec_Killer

Also because the stocker ICs are hella small. Sprayers help with heat soak when waiting to launch. Or sitting at a light. Or when it's a hella hot a$$ day.

madman0

goto autospeed.com and get their mister.. just got my accruspray spray jet today.

matt_p

on all cars(just effects us more). Even on NA cars. Cooler air is denser.

As intake temps increase, they is a negative effect on HP.

Matt