Thread: Supercooler / heat exchanger
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Default Re: Supercooler / heat exchanger
Originally Posted by 240M3SRT
Technically not. The LET unit holds slightly more volume. I have calculated the volume on both cores.

But i do think the supercooler is more beneficial since it gets more airflow(across the front face) and uses the fans' pull to suck air through the HE. Not to mention i will be deleting my resivior since the supercooler has a fill cap...thats weight saved and a cleaner engine bay!
Won't you drag racers still need a 16 oz. overflow catch can to pass tech inspection? Without one you could easily leak fluids on the track using a closed system radiator with no place for the coolant to expand into.

To get the full benefit of this system, (or even our factory setup - but more so with this type) you should wire your IC pump to be on all the time - otherwise when the fan comes on at lower speeds - (when the SC & IC pump are off) your coolant is no longer flowing and taking advantage of that extra airflow.

While the coolant in the radiator might get cool, the coolant that's trapped in the Intercooler only gets hotter.

I found running the IC pump all the time to be a huge advantage in keeping the IAT's in check.
 
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