 5s top mount IC?, reasonable? |
 Mar 27, 2009 - 8:03 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 11, '09 From south chi burbs Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I've been pondering the turbo route, and I'm amazed how readily available and cheap the ct26 turbo is - along with the proper manifold and other bits.
One big way to cut the costs, and something I always wanted to try in my turbo yaris, would be a top mount intercooler. The response should be amazing with the minimal piping that would be used in such a setup. Given the layout of the motor, it would seem to be EXTREMELY easy to route piping, mount the IC... in fact it seems the 3sgte uses a top mount IC stock (as did the turbo yaris in stock trim overseas)... BUT... What would be the approx boost limits given this setup? Clearly the air wont be cooled anywhere near as effeciantly as with a FMIC, but given a hood scoop/heat shield, what are the approx limits? Has this been done on a 5s before? |
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Mar 27, 2009 - 9:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
A top mount air to air intercooler just sucks. Its like having a BBQ grill on top of your engine.
You can do a water to air side mount, but then it wont be any cheaper then a front mount. With todays prices and ebay specials, a front mount is the cheapest way to go. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 27, 2009 - 9:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '08 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ Mar 27, 2009 - 9:03 PM)  A top mount air to air intercooler just sucks. Its like having a BBQ grill on top of your engine. Death says that's going in his sig for sure 
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crankyelbow 5s top mount IC? Mar 27, 2009 - 8:03 PM
TRD_Ian what about a 3s w2a ic? with a vented hood?
what... Mar 28, 2009 - 7:42 AM
presure2 QUOTE (TRD_Ian @ Mar 28, 2009 - 7:42... Mar 28, 2009 - 1:12 PM crankyelbow With a scoop it would seem a good idea though? Pa... Mar 29, 2009 - 11:57 AM presure2 QUOTE (crankyelbow @ Mar 29, 2009 - 11... Mar 29, 2009 - 12:49 PM crankyelbow QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 29, 2009 - 12... Mar 29, 2009 - 1:48 PM Defgeph Waste of time and money. Stick with water/air, or ... Mar 29, 2009 - 12:43 PM lagos QUOTE (crankyelbow @ Mar 29, 2009 - 12... Mar 29, 2009 - 1:15 PM presure2 QUOTE it suffeciantly cools the air for safe opera... Mar 29, 2009 - 2:14 PM lagos QUOTE Defined "sucked"?
You can put an ... Mar 29, 2009 - 2:43 PM eggman40 QUOTE (lagos @ Mar 29, 2009 - 12:43 ... Apr 6, 2009 - 8:28 PM crankyelbow QUOTE (eggman40 @ Apr 6, 2009 - 9:28... Apr 12, 2009 - 1:09 PM crankyelbow Egg cooking IC's are no good
I'll examin... Mar 29, 2009 - 2:57 PM |
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