Intercooler advice
#8
I did actually. I ended up using a mazdaspeed intercooler 8x8x2 (its super cute) with 2 inch piping.
HUGE difference in power. I was seeing intake temps of 190-210 on hot days. Obviously, I retarded all the timing. After the install I went from 170 degree temps (at night) to 76 degrees (ambient at night)
Like I said, very worth it. You lose a tiny bit of boost and gain a bit of lag. But what would you want more? A half pound of boost or a better spark map with a huge decrease in intake temps?
HUGE difference in power. I was seeing intake temps of 190-210 on hot days. Obviously, I retarded all the timing. After the install I went from 170 degree temps (at night) to 76 degrees (ambient at night)
Like I said, very worth it. You lose a tiny bit of boost and gain a bit of lag. But what would you want more? A half pound of boost or a better spark map with a huge decrease in intake temps?
#11
I'm actually thinking about picking up a clubman intercooler and putting it in place of the stock crossover tube:
2011 Mini Cooper Clubman Turbo Intercooler | eBay
Then cutting the hood and sealing it to the intercooler. Should be very little increase in throttled volume, and it doesn't block the radiator.
2011 Mini Cooper Clubman Turbo Intercooler | eBay
Then cutting the hood and sealing it to the intercooler. Should be very little increase in throttled volume, and it doesn't block the radiator.
#16
what's wrong with blocking radiator? I've yet to see a properly ducted car with a proper cooling system have problems.
there are also different kinds of intercoolers some of which are designed for maximum airflow inside the core and some designed for maximum airflow through the core.
you'd rather hack up your hood, likely have to use hood pins, have a very inefficient intercooler sit right behind 200* of heat with fans blowing this heat in its direction? Okay
there are also different kinds of intercoolers some of which are designed for maximum airflow inside the core and some designed for maximum airflow through the core.
you'd rather hack up your hood, likely have to use hood pins, have a very inefficient intercooler sit right behind 200* of heat with fans blowing this heat in its direction? Okay