 3sgte, top mount intercooler question |
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 Jan 15, 2006 - 11:40 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%)  |
hey guys,
anyone here tried a hood scoop for their 3sgte top mount intercooler...?...skipping the front mount intercooler... ...what have your results been? thanks, ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jan 15, 2006 - 11:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Superspynt did this. Airflow over the intercooler is only one problem. The other problem is that the ST185 a/a intercooler just does not have the adequate cooling capacity for safely boosting higher than stock levels. Do yourself a favor and get either a FMIC or a w/a intercooler.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jan 16, 2006 - 11:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Agreed with JG. I put the scoop on immediately because I did not know when I would upgrade the intercooler. I now have a water to air intercooler, and the scoop also helps when the cars sitting, allowing heat to escape.
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Jan 16, 2006 - 11:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
the stock top mount.....SUCKS ASS, even with any type of hood scoop. its probably the worst design ever.
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Jan 17, 2006 - 3:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Jan 16, 2006 - 10:50 PM) [snapback]379699[/snapback] the stock top mount.....SUCKS ASS, even with any type of hood scoop. its probably the worst design ever. Thats another way to say it. 
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jan 18, 2006 - 10:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
well guys, thanks for the replies! It sounds like the way to go is the front mount intercooler...plus, you gotta say, its looks kill from the front!
thanks again, snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Jan 18, 2006 - 11:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '06 From St.lucia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hey i jus put in a front mount on mine i will soon post some pics i am kinda a new member on the user name but i have another name where i got pic but i can't post any replys.
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Jan 18, 2006 - 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(lagos @ Jan 16, 2006 - 11:50 PM) [snapback]379699[/snapback] the stock top mount.....SUCKS ASS, even with any type of hood scoop. its probably the worst design ever. I assume that you are referring to an air-to-air top mount wather than the WAI. WAI is far more efficient than an air-to-air below around 350bhp. If it was a cr@p design, I very much doubt that Toyota would have used it on their WRC cars  Gary --------------------  1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine 1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come.... GT-Four spec list |
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Jan 18, 2006 - 11:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(GT4WRC @ Jan 18, 2006 - 11:19 PM) [snapback]380717[/snapback] QUOTE(lagos @ Jan 16, 2006 - 11:50 PM) [snapback]379699[/snapback] the stock top mount.....SUCKS ASS, even with any type of hood scoop. its probably the worst design ever. I assume that you are referring to an air-to-air top mount wather than the WAI. WAI is far more efficient than an air-to-air below around 350bhp. If it was a cr@p design, I very much doubt that Toyota would have used it on their WRC cars Gary i meant the air to air. its just a horrible idea, even on a stock 5th gen alltrac. the water to air is a very good design, tho. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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