Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
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Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
Hey, just want to know if the water->air intercooler kit is a factory unit or aftermarket enhancment. I just finished reinstalling it. every other turbo I see doesn't have it.
quite simple and when running 1 bar(12psi) defintly gives a good kick.
It has a fluid resevoir on top of the PS accumulator.
quite simple and when running 1 bar(12psi) defintly gives a good kick.
It has a fluid resevoir on top of the PS accumulator.
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k4phnx86
Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
Definitely not a factory fit.
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Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
Hey, just want to know if the water->air intercooler kit is a factory unit or aftermarket enhancment.
Aftermarket; your one looks like a Pace Products charge cooler ( no longer stocked).
I just finished reinstalling it. every other turbo I see doesn't have it.
Front mount air-air intercooler is a better option on a Calibra turbo. Pointless fitting a chargecooler if you have a decent FMIC, you are introducing unnecessary boost pressure loss, weight and another potential point of failure. What is the size and location of your water radiator for the chargecooler?
Charge coolers are typically more suited to supercharger and / or rear engined applications where FMIC routing isn't practical. PWR ( oz company) and Laminova are probably the best aftermarket c/cooler producers.
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garyb
Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
Thx for the brand names, I removed in entirely to clean and flush it recently however there is no branding to suggest who made it. The water radiator (roughly 4"x 18"x 1.5") for it is located just behind the V grill area and the electric punmp behind the LH Headlight.
It still allows air to pass thru the coolant radiator and factory intercooler. It's motor is set only to circluate the water when at boost and then switchs off when at idle. so when accelerating you gett a kick of cold air constantly. Having it going contantly was interfereing with my radio as the motor draws about 10-30 AMps I think..hav't measured but sticker on it says 40. I'm planning to dump the water in itand fill it with coolant...good idea?
It still allows air to pass thru the coolant radiator and factory intercooler. It's motor is set only to circluate the water when at boost and then switchs off when at idle. so when accelerating you gett a kick of cold air constantly. Having it going contantly was interfereing with my radio as the motor draws about 10-30 AMps I think..hav't measured but sticker on it says 40. I'm planning to dump the water in itand fill it with coolant...good idea?
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k4phnx86
Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
It would be very interesting to know your before and after cooler inlet temps on boost to compare with other setups. Get a pair of K type thermocouples in there, you know you want to...
If you aren't going anywhere with freezing temps, I would stick with distilled water and a drop of waterwetter - that's what I use in my Calibra during the summer in Italy.

I'm planning to dump the water in itand fill it with coolant...good idea?
If you aren't going anywhere with freezing temps, I would stick with distilled water and a drop of waterwetter - that's what I use in my Calibra during the summer in Italy.
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garyb
Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
how about distilled water with a corrosion inhibitor?
What do you mean by water wetter?
What do you mean by water wetter?
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k4phnx86
Re: Dual Intercooled 4X4 Turbo???
k4phnx86 wrote:how about distilled water with a corrosion inhibitor?
What do you mean by water wetter?
http://www.redlineoil.com.au/product-in ... aterwetter
c&p the marketing spiel:
Waterwetter™ Supercoolant and Rust Inhibitor (Pink) is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems (add to the radiator), which can double the capacity to remove heat by reducing temperatures as much as 20–30°C. An absolute must for reducing the strain of running vehicle air-comditioning on hot days. Suitable for both petrol or diesel vehicles and trucks. Especially recommended for race engines! It also provides year round protection to reduce rust, corrosion and electolysis—passing the most severe Simulated Service Corrosion test developed for automotive coolants determined by the ASTM committee. It also reduces cavitation and air pockets; cleans and lubricates water pump seals; prevents foaming; complexes with hard water to reduce scale. Waterwetter provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze.
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garyb
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