Just wanted to post some "cool" IAT2 observations and comparisons.
Setup
2.2 KB setup for 18#
JLT RAI - NO shroud
Killer Chiller, All lines insulated, bypassed H/E, Aftermarket HE tank.
So today I went for a cruise and took down some numbers. Ambient was 85*F.
IAT1 @ 55mph = 100*F
IAT1 @ 35mph = 120*F
IAT1 @ 25mph = 145*F
Regardless of speed my IAT2 was steady at 110*F.
Last year under similar conditions my IAT2 would be steady at 130*F, never lower after the car warmed up.
I made some minor changes over the winter and am seeing much better IAT2 temps. I took off my intercooler and cleaned it with carb cleaner, used about 2 full cans. It also looked like the previous owner didn't seal the intercooler to the blower that well, so I used some RTV grey and resealed it. I also switched from a 50/50 coolant mix to straight water with Amsoil coolant boost.
Overall pretty impressed with the improvement. I can say that my whole cruise the car felt snappy with no heatsoak. My A/C was also on full blast blowing ice cold!
I did write up an article about removing the factory I/C hard lines. They act like massive heat sinks as they sit right in front of the engine behind the radiator. Getting rid of all these lines made a big difference in my IC temps.
https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/upgraded-my-intercooler-lines.1034212/
Setup
2.2 KB setup for 18#
JLT RAI - NO shroud
Killer Chiller, All lines insulated, bypassed H/E, Aftermarket HE tank.
So today I went for a cruise and took down some numbers. Ambient was 85*F.
IAT1 @ 55mph = 100*F
IAT1 @ 35mph = 120*F
IAT1 @ 25mph = 145*F
Regardless of speed my IAT2 was steady at 110*F.
Last year under similar conditions my IAT2 would be steady at 130*F, never lower after the car warmed up.
I made some minor changes over the winter and am seeing much better IAT2 temps. I took off my intercooler and cleaned it with carb cleaner, used about 2 full cans. It also looked like the previous owner didn't seal the intercooler to the blower that well, so I used some RTV grey and resealed it. I also switched from a 50/50 coolant mix to straight water with Amsoil coolant boost.
Overall pretty impressed with the improvement. I can say that my whole cruise the car felt snappy with no heatsoak. My A/C was also on full blast blowing ice cold!
I did write up an article about removing the factory I/C hard lines. They act like massive heat sinks as they sit right in front of the engine behind the radiator. Getting rid of all these lines made a big difference in my IC temps.
https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/upgraded-my-intercooler-lines.1034212/