Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. So I was going over my last logs at the track with the new MAT sensor in place, and I'm a little surprised at my findings. The car would start off at the line at 101* and by the time I hit the top of first (10psi) I'm at 150* temp. Second would bring me to 171* and when I'm done third I peak at 197*. It kind of makes me wonder is this intercooler really doing anything lol. I do have a custom scoop on it which is much bigger then stock, probably helps a little. I'm wondering how this compares to other people's setups? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. My last pass on my car was 106 deg at line and after 10.5 seconds at 12 psi, went to 135.5 deg F You need an intercooler and maybe a better cold air intake to the blower. Or meth |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Why in fak are you using a procharger IC in the first place.......... |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. 2 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by evgax58
(Post 5605272)
Why in fak are you using a procharger IC in the first place.......... For the people that don't know what it looks like Attachment 345632 I have a much bigger scoop on it now but this gives you a idea Attachment 345633 |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
(Post 5605206)
My last pass on my car was 106 deg at line and after 10.5 seconds at 12 psi, went to 135.5 deg F You need an intercooler and maybe a better cold air intake to the blower. Or meth |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Lower temps are everything when pushing limits of a tune. If you are happy how it performs then keep it as is. If you want more you can certainly get alot more. Meth injection is easiest bet, and added octane will help. In general cooler temps will allow more aggressive tune up. At 190+ deg i would be nervous with tune. Most start pulling timing above 150 deg, some sooner to be safe. My buddies built whipple 5th gen made more power on pump 93 plus meth than it did on pure c16 race gas. Charge cooling made tons of difference. With your intercooler mounted that way its not going to be as efficient. Mine is open to 140 mph air so it gets great flow. But intercooler quality makes a huge difference to. Have you measured pressure drop? Local import shop tested a super high quality expensive air to air cooler on a 600 awhp evo againsts a cheap ebay cooler of same dimensions. Ebay one saw 60 deg or so temp rise on a dyno pull while the high quality one saw less than 6 deg rise! It was a drastic difference. Car with ebay cooler needed to dial back timing which ate up power. So you can have good gains if you want them. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. With my tune I drop 1* from 34 total for every psi, seems to work fine. At the track recently I tried a lower spark advance and the car did not like it so I'll leave it like that for now. I'm not a fan of the meth kits for just the maintenance of it but I will look into maybe a new intercooler down the road. I have see a test of what a better quality intercooler can do for temps so that does appeal to me, just got to figure out who sells a good one. Unfortunately I might have to stick with the same location... I haven't measured pressure drops though I believe that was prochargers claim with this style of intercooler. Kind of looking at it I can't see it causing to much of a loss. Think I'm going to look at getting some test equipment and see if I can't improve something or at the very least find out where the problem is. Does anyone know of some thermometer type-K kits that look good in a car? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Can you mount a mini fan on the back side to help suck more air thru? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Quite possible, that idea was running through my head though you think it would make much of a difference? I'll have to taka a picture of my bigger air scoop, you would think it would be enough to direct more air in... |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. I have a CX racing IC 25 x x 12 x 3 $100 Alot better than prochargers junk ICs. -even their "race" IS is junk...a guy had his blow the entire weld seam and on single digit PSI boost. It was brand new and Procharger said that he caused it and was SOL. --go look up the cost of 1 too. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. I have a treadstone and its been working. Look into their larger units |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by evgax58
(Post 5605766)
I have a CX racing IC 25 x x 12 x 3 $100 Alot better than prochargers junk ICs. -even their "race" IS is junk...a guy had his blow the entire weld seam and on single digit PSI boost. It was brand new and Procharger said that he caused it and was SOL. --go look up the cost of 1 too. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. not yet... :( |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Had a good look at all the intercoolers on those 2 websites had to offer, think this one might fit if i kept the same location http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...cooler++1000HP I'll take some measurements tomorrow. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA
(Post 5605830)
For a $100 it would be a cheap experiment. You got any intake temp data or info on your setup? What's your boost at too? https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...e-104_8075.jpg Plumbing is a little different as I'm running an LS2 throttle body on an elbow now, pointed towards the right shock tower. -- Joe |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. $450! No way...he just needs a $100 CX IC. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by anesthes
(Post 5605909)
I'm running one of those as well. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...e-104_8075.jpg Plumbing is a little different as I'm running an LS2 throttle body on an elbow now, pointed towards the right shock tower. -- Joe |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA
(Post 5606070)
That does seem to fit in there nice... Though you have a formula and the nose doesn't sit as low as the T/A, you probably get better air through. Have you logged any temps at full boost with it yet? Nah I have not logged a thing other than idle IAT's. I'm using a toyota IAT sensor because it's very fast. I'm running an 82-84 nose with the grill vents, and my crash bar is cut up to allow extra air entering the grills. Non-ac car, the IC is where the AC was. I wish they made an aftermarket FMIC bumper cover for the firebird that didn't look like it came out of the fast and the furious. I've considered the duraflex one, and altering it but I don't even know if it can be made to not look ghettofabulous. http://images.extremedimensions.com/...tremefront.jpg -- Joe |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by evgax58
(Post 5605977)
$450! No way...he just needs a $100 CX IC. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
(Post 5606085)
You do get what you pay for with intercoolers (like the rest of us) New on MTV's "true life" "The Daily Life and Struggles of a Thirdgen Driver" :cool: -The CX IC will do him just fine, plus hes not making big power anyways. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. True but if you can afford afr's and a procharger, whats a goood intercooler? Idk anything about cx racing other than they are cheap priced and big on ebay. Cheap and ebay usually arent great but can get you by |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by evgax58
(Post 5606382)
He drives a 3rdgen...like the rest of us. He works daily for less than hes worth and barley gets by. (like the rest of us) New on MTV's "true life" "The Daily Life and Struggles of a Thirdgen Driver" :cool: -The CX IC will do him just fine, plus hes not making big power anyways. Big power is not my only concern, fitment and to keep a clean look is what I try to strive for. I'm also thinking down the road mods as well. But so far it's the only intercooler that seems to fit that I'm finding. Still like to do some tests before I rip anything apart though. Have a few ideas how to set this up though I'm wondering if I can tap into my 3" intercooler piping with some 1/8 NPT fittings and not have it leak or blow out. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by anesthes
(Post 5606084)
I wish they made an aftermarket FMIC bumper cover for the firebird that didn't look like it came out of the fast and the furious. I've considered the duraflex one, and altering it but I don't even know if it can be made to not look ghettofabulous. http://images.extremedimensions.com/...tremefront.jpg -- Joe I'm still curious how street lethal's T/A bumper cutout is going to look after its all done. To me that would make the most sense. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
(Post 5606085)
You do get what you pay for with intercoolers |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. have no issues with my procharger 3 core intercooler..... |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by evgax58
(Post 5606382)
He drives a 3rdgen...like the rest of us. He works daily for less than hes worth and barley gets by. Har. Speak for yourself. -- Joe |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by 86Z
(Post 5606552)
have no issues with my procharger 3 core intercooler..... |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. I think you could use more airflow across the cooler but also curious what others are seeing for temps with coolers laying flat |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA
(Post 5606682)
Have you ever tested the intake temperature on a 1/4 mile run with that thing? Also is it setup like the the instructions lying flat? yes, it's laying flat. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. i'm going by an old log, when i ran a data log, i started off with 85.25 degrees mat temp, then made an 11.77lb boost pull mat temp was 83.75 degrees. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Tony. I also have my procharger intercooler mounted like youres (Sideways). Instructions say to mount it opposite, Vertically. Anybody know what mounting style would be more efficent? Maybe procharger's way of mounting it would be better?? Anybody? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. 1 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA I'm still curious how street lethal's T/A bumper cutout is going to look after its all done. To me that would make the most sense.... Attachment 345585 |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by GenX'Motorsport
(Post 5606801)
Tony. I also have my procharger intercooler mounted like youres (Sideways). Instructions say to mount it opposite, Vertically. Anybody know what mounting style would be more efficent? Maybe procharger's way of mounting it would be better?? Anybody? So i think the best method is front mount vertical with direct flow from nose. This is easily done on camaros. Not so much a bird. With the birds sideways could work with proper air dam/scoops, but i think a small fan mounted on backside would go a long way to help cool the cooler. If there is enough room to mount vertically, maybe try an air dam under the cooler as well as the factory one for the rad, and still try to place a small fan on backside of cooler to pass air back to rad since it may not get as much flow from the air dam area with the intercooler having its own airdam |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by 86Z
(Post 5606789)
i'm going by an old log, when i ran a data log, i started off with 85.25 degrees mat temp, then made an 11.77lb boost pull mat temp was 83.75 degrees.
Originally Posted by GenX'Motorsport
(Post 5606801)
Tony. I also have my procharger intercooler mounted like youres (Sideways). Instructions say to mount it opposite, Vertically. Anybody know what mounting style would be more efficent? Maybe procharger's way of mounting it would be better?? Anybody?
Originally Posted by Street Lethal
(Post 5606883)
It will look very similar to this, do you see how nice the cutout blends in... http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...ackTTA-2-2.jpg |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. his intercooler is mounted the right way procharger says to mount it >86z also uses meth injection also .I would invest in meth inj to lower those temps instead of buying an intercooler imo |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. http://www.snowperformance.net/stage...st-cooler.html shop around and find it cheaper Amazon has them for $360 |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by anesthes
(Post 5606597)
Har. Speak for yourself. -- Joe |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. 3 Attachment(s)
Originally Posted by tom86iroc
(Post 5606937)
http://www.snowperformance.net/stage...st-cooler.html shop around and find it cheaper Amazon has them for $360 I also did some measuring of my intercooler and space that I have available, my intercooler currently has a core dimensions of 6"x26.5"x3", overall about 11"x26.5"x3" if you don't count the weird shape of the feed and exit port. I have the space to fit 11.5"x33.5"x3.5" and could probably squeeze 12" wide if need be. Honestly the one I linked before that does 1000hp is not much bigger in dimensions though it is thicker, maybe something that draws the air crossways would be a better setup? Have some more pics of my intercooler scoop setup Attachment 345568 Attachment 345569 Attachment 345570 |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA That does look pretty good, something to think about for sure. Anymore pics of that car? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Haha I'll bite! What did it run? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. if you look at some dyno numbers on their website they have a mustang made add. 90+ hp with a procharger |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA Haha I'll bite! What did it run? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Street Lethal
(Post 5607358)
10.0 @ 130+, the only thing Turbo Buick guys look at is how much fuel they are burning, that is how they calculate their times. If they aren't burning enough fuel, then they don't blame the cam, or the heads, they simply get a bigger turbo. Your same setup with an F1A will annihilate your current times, so before you consider a heads and cam swap, consider a larger head unit, or simply go the turbo charger route. Your IAT's are definitely hurting you, methanol is a must at those air temps your running... i just looked at tony's car domain page, i'm loving that pic of how that front end came up, looks like you were running slicks? what was your 60' time? have you dyno'd that combo yet? it was my 2nd time at the track and i left the line like a wuss :) |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results. Figure out if it is the IC or the compressor. Put the IAT sensor before the IC and measure temps, then put it after and measure temps. Either the IC is not doing the job or way out of efficiency range of the compressor or taking in very hot air. Could also get creative and put an pre-IC IAT sensor, and use the coolant sensor plug into it. That way you measure before and after IC simultaneously. Since your pre-turbo IAT is roughly same as coolant temp it shouldn't be too much of problem but for safety may disable CLT lookup for injector BPW when trying this. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by 86Z
(Post 5607407)
i didn't see any 1/4 mile times posted, i run 14 lbs now on my d1sc, tony has some room still i just looked at tony's car domain page, i'm loving that pic of how that front end came up, looks like you were running slicks? what was your 60' time? have you dyno'd that combo yet? it was my 2nd time at the track and i left the line like a wuss :) Is that a stock cam and heads on the 305ci running 14 PSI? What is the octane and timing at 14PSI? |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by 86Z i didn't see any 1/4 mile times posted... http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...turbo_charged/ |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by junkcltr
(Post 5607424)
Sorry for the hijack, but I have to ask. Is that a stock cam and heads on the 305ci running 14 PSI? What is the octane and timing at 14PSI? my tune stayed basically the same aside from some fueling with the smaller pulley to bring it to 14psi |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by 86Z
(Post 5607471)
no i'm running a crane 2032 roller cam and world products s/r torquer 305 heads with 1.6 rockers, 93 octane with methanol injection the 11.77# run was 25.31 degrees at 5150 rpm's my tune stayed basically the same aside from some fueling with the smaller pulley to bring it to 14psi |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Street Lethal
(Post 5607358)
10.0 @ 130+, the only thing Turbo Buick guys look at is how much fuel they are burning, that is how they calculate their times. If they aren't burning enough fuel, then they don't blame the cam, or the heads, they simply get a bigger turbo. Your same setup with an F1A will annihilate your current times, so before you consider a heads and cam swap, consider a larger head unit, or simply go the turbo charger route. Your IAT's are definitely hurting you, methanol is a must at those air temps your running...
Originally Posted by 86Z
(Post 5607407)
i didn't see any 1/4 mile times posted, i run 14 lbs now on my d1sc, tony has some room still i just looked at tony's car domain page, i'm loving that pic of how that front end came up, looks like you were running slicks? what was your 60' time? have you dyno'd that combo yet?
Originally Posted by junkcltr
(Post 5607422)
Figure out if it is the IC or the compressor. Put the IAT sensor before the IC and measure temps, then put it after and measure temps. Either the IC is not doing the job or way out of efficiency range of the compressor or taking in very hot air. Could also get creative and put an pre-IC IAT sensor, and use the coolant sensor plug into it. That way you measure before and after IC simultaneously. Since your pre-turbo IAT is roughly same as coolant temp it shouldn't be too much of problem but for safety may disable CLT lookup for injector BPW when trying this. |
Re: Procharger 3 core Intercooler 1/4 mile air temps results.
Originally Posted by Tony89GTA
(Post 5607701)
Thanks man, I used to get 1.7 average and sometimes dip little lower, but no dyno results. |
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