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Ideola Liquid to Air Intercooler Install
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Mike9311  



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Done! Ok not the entire install yet but the part is done. Will post more video's later


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Last video...Personally I think its the coolest. In this configuration the machine made quick work of the second side. A bit of hand finishing and it was ready

https://vimeo.com/235077043

Late night thrash and we didn't make it. At least Dan is beyond kind and let us drive a couple of his cars to enjoy the Toofapalooza event yesterday.

Looks totally stock right? Like Porsche meant it to be there (not billet). Like I said CarreraRSR inspired me. Few things need to be fixed sorted and maybe moved around...oh and the zip tied intercooler radiator strapped under the bumper will be changed after some driving .... complete cheese but it will work for some testing


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1982 931 wana-be GTR race car


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amazing!!
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Carrera RSR  



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks nice and tidy install, well done. What I have learned is that a textured / rough surface expels heat quicker than a smooth surface, more surface area to air. So I would consider the charge cooler to be aqua blasted for a nice matt surface. Depending on post cooler intake temps in mixed road conditions, I would also consider a bonnet scoop to give the cooler the best opportunity to cool despite the water cooling. Will work as a chimney for heat in slow traffic as well as additional cooling when moving. 20% More BHP = 20% More heat. Good luck with finishing it up. Would be nice to see what the final result is regarding bhp. Not sure anyone has done a pre/post bhp test on a dyno? Its often a discussion in the UK of TMIC v's 944 IC v's charge cooler bhp results.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone

I am curious too about the power. Will look into suggestions and such once we tackle an issue the car developed

Rough running when started hot. During the install we also switched radiators so at start up we bled and so forth. Everything seemed fine but after turning it off and restarting it ran rough. Hard start and missing 1-2 cylinders. I bet if I fired it up today cold it would act fine. Had this issue before but we thought it was licked...guess not. Will be running down the troubleshooting list as soon as we get a moment or two
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is why you call it a night sometimes and don't just keep pushing until 1:30AM. For whatever reason the intercooler wasn't seated correctly so we had a total vacuum/boost leak at the throttle body We just didn't see it that night. Had that intercooler on/off so many times too. Just the last time we didn't get it right

Going to redo and try again...unreal

Edit...or I blew the o-ring seal out. Didn't have the one screw holding the intercooler to the bracket by the throttle body
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wooo hooo! She rips

What a rookie move. Re-seated the throttle body o-ring and 'put a bolt' into the neighboring bracket and perfecto

Man, can't wait to raise the boost and finish the intercooler radiator mounting the right way.

....and this car finally handles. The top rubber shock mounts replaced with new and she finally handles the way I remember.

Intercooler works awesome! After a while I noticed the hot side was hot the the throttle body side was cold ...sweetness
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Dutch924-racer  



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

very nice work!

Where did you hook up the water lines/ return line in the system ?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Warning. Once boost has been turned up to 1bar there is no returning to stock boost!!!!!!! Soon you will understand that statement
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh I have already tasted the 1 bar ohhh so long ago in my S1.

1991-ish I had the first gen HKS EVC boost controller (still have it). Since I could press a button to get immediate boost, I would leave it at stock levels and simply press the button when needed. A really nice way to taste the difference. It also had the very 1st IFC GTS headlight conversion and a 944 style front end (also early IFC)

Its this car below. I even purchased a 944 T intercooler probably 12-15 years ago but was never really satisfied with installation ideas until I saw your way. So this will be the route with this car. I am not saddened by cutting into it (it was only a 4 lug to start). It has been sitting in storage far too long while I decide what to do..second pic won't post full size..1st picture just disappeared... .Edit: Flickr is up to something today and it isn't good! Yup confirmed they took away the 1st photo full size as well...Test me yahoo...test me...I can host me own stuff...anyway back on topic

Testing a wheel choice after fitting 5 lug suspension




The lines are a work in progress. For now, one comes from the rear and runs along side the intercooler (exhaust/turbo side) which I am not liking right now due to heat soak. I didn't have enough line to get the job done that night so it might get sleeved or rerouted. The other line is straight out of the front of the cooler and it loops driver side and down. Pump is mounted on a custom aluminum stand off from the horn mounts or at least right in that area. Its a Bosch pump with an OEM mount (Ford?). No drilling required and a nicely damped mount. The heat exchanger is from a Toyota Prius. Its the Inverter Heat Exchanger. Light, cheap, and very effective. Only problem...2-3 inches (50-80mm roughly) too long so fitment has been an issue. I have several spare bumpers and one is being tweaked to house the heat exchanger. For now its strapped down low on the valance face with zip ties (completely temporary I promise). It may get a small fan as well. I'll have to post a pic of the cheesy heat exchanger install.

(Edit: I should add we have the wastegate hooked up to a custom bung welded on the back of the intercooler. Nothing like the thrill of modding a brand new part with drilling and welding)

I was really surprised yesterday how quick it felt at stock boost since it was such a hot day. I was half expecting not to feel anything. I figured I'd lose boost and gain a bit due to cooling (zero sum gain). Need to hook up the gauge, the boost controller, and AFR next.

Still a small issue remains as well ...fuel pump runs when it shouldn't. Need to continue the diagnostics
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can tell I am a S1 guy... The DITC connector wasn't on very well. Even after all that work fixing the wiring under the dash, one would think it would get checked.

Going to sleeve the hose running on the exhaust side too
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool little project. I love touches like that.

Also where did you get the Water to air cooler from? And what the HP rating? Ive been thinking of going this route because i dont think i'll have enough room for a large IC infront of the radiator.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paulyy wrote:
where did you get the Water to air cooler from? And what the HP rating?


http://garage.ideola.com/prod-BoostSolutions.html

The intercoolers are rated for 600+CFM of airflow, so good for at least 450BHP. Although you will likely detonate long before then unless you go full-stand-alone EFI / EMS. The liquid to air version is nice because it is "expandable"; you can increase the capacity of the coolant circuit by adding a larger heat exchange (many options available), adding a fan to the heat exchanger, and adding a dedicated expansion tank. The more liquid you have, the longer boost runs you can do before heat soak.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ideola wrote:
Paulyy wrote:
where did you get the Water to air cooler from? And what the HP rating?


http://garage.ideola.com/prod-BoostSolutions.html

The intercoolers are rated for 600+CFM of airflow, so good for at least 450BHP. Although you will likely detonate long before then unless you go full-stand-alone EFI / EMS. The liquid to air version is nice because it is "expandable"; you can increase the capacity of the coolant circuit by adding a larger heat exchange (many options available), adding a fan to the heat exchanger, and adding a dedicated expansion tank. The more liquid you have, the longer boost runs you can do before heat soak.


Thanks Dan,
I was hoping it was a generic one as i wanted to see other sized intercoolers. it is a nice stock replacement unit though.

I'll start a thread for a discussion, dont want to hijack.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike,
Impressive work. I will shortly be installing my A/W intercooler, your post has certainly helped drive my wrenching juices. Well done.
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