Intercooler tech.

[Steve Webb]

Thought I'd reinstate this thread as it was pulling up some good info with regards to endtank design.
From looking at the original IC design it looks like the plastic endtanks may have been employed so they could obtain a good tank design cheaply? The original IC does seem to perform to a resonable standard without being overly large.

I've attached a couple of pics to this post and a pdf article that looks into endtank design.

The first pic is of the standard IC alongside an aftermarket , 'improved one' , the second pic is how I think the aftermarket one could be improved further.

[Steve Webb]

And for a little background reading take a look at a couple of these links:

ARE Intercooler tech.

Intercooler theory & Practice

[biggie_]

What do you think about this intercooler? http://www.lanciahf.eu/intercooler_lancia_delta.html it's similar at the one you have shown on your post, but not exactly the same.

I'm thinking to go for it because it will fit on the same place that the OEM intercooler and is wider than it, i supose it will cool the air better than the OEM one.

Is made from PACE PRODUCTS http://www.paceproducts.co.uk/public...=car/fiatcoupe i have sent a request about the price and the answer was 400 ?

[Steve Webb]

Looks like a good start, should improve flow with the increase in charge area. Although it does seem rather expensive at €400

[Steve Webb]

If you haven't had a look around the front of the original IC, this is the diffuser that is sat infront of it. Not good for overall airflow.

[jNk]

If you haven't had a look around the front of the original IC, this is the diffuser that is sat infront of it. Not good for overall airflow.

This ?

[Steve Webb]

If you haven't had a look around the front of the original IC, this is the diffuser that is sat infront of it. Not good for overall airflow.

This ?

Is there a problem with that photo that I linked to?

Buy yes it is the same as in the attachment. The diffuser is there because most of the IC is tucked neatly behind the fog light.

[Steve Webb]

If you haven't had a look around the front of the original IC, this is the diffuser that is sat infront of it. Not good for overall airflow.

This ?

Thats weird, when you quote with that pic, it takes all the '\' out of the link.

But yes that diffuser, I guess its there to try and get some airflow over the IC after its been tucked behind the foglight.

[Steve Webb]

And now the postings are going squiffy!

[jNk]

Is there a problem with that photo that I linked to?

Yes, Cant see any photo in the #5 post.

[Steve Webb]

I'll try again with the pic:



Now can you all see that?

[jNk]

I'll try again with the pic:



Now can you all see that?

No, but the url was wrong(used "\" instead of "/") in your post, I fixed it in this reply.

[Steve Webb]

Cheers, just out of interest what browser do you use?

[jNk]

I am using Opera most of the times and Firefox now and then. I've checked the picture problem with both browsers, no difference.

[wrinx]

No, but the url was wrong(used "" instead of "/") in your post, I fixed it in this reply.

Yes, just realised that in the other thread.

wrinx

[Steve Webb]

i have sent a request about the price and the answer was 400 ?

Forgot to ask, did Pace back up the price of this IC with any flow figures or cooling claims?

[Steve Webb]

i have sent a request about the price and the answer was 400 ?

Forgot to ask, did Pace back up the price of this IC with any flow figures or cooling claims?

[biggie_]

No Steve, they didn't say anything about that.

I have one more pic for comparasion with OEM intercooler and one with the PACE intercooler mounted on a Lancia Delta II HF HPE

[Integrale]

Anyone know were they selling the intercooler in post nr 1? I am looking for a bigger one and the orginale. I remember from another tread that it was 33% bigger and fit in the orginale position.

[wrinx]

No-one...it was a custom built mod. I emailed Sammi to find out more but no reply

Nearest will be the Pace cooler mentioned further down.

wrinx

[Integrale]

Ok, thanks anyway. I have to see what I can find...

[jNk]

Anyone know were they selling the intercooler in post nr 1? I am looking for a bigger one and the orginale. I remember from another tread that it was 33% bigger and fit in the orginale position.

One of my friend is a custom IC manufacturer and he can make that IC. I've spoken with him about that last weekend and the price is roughly €200-250. I will speak with him soon for more details.

[Integrale]

One of my friend is a custom IC manufacturer and he can make that IC. I've spoken with him about that last weekend and the price is roughly ?200-250. I will speak with him soon for more details.

That price sound's fantastic, I am intrested!!!

[wrinx]

Does he fancy doing a run...would help his profit margin?

wrinx

[Steve Webb]

Does he fancy doing a run...would help his profit margin?

wrinx

I'll second that.