Thread: What would your ideal IC cooling setup be?
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Default Re: What would your ideal IC cooling setup be?
Originally Posted by ACRucrazy
So I have seen all the threads with the different cooling setups, suggestions and wants etc. Seen the different heat exchangers, the home made setups or online order bolt in pieces. Also the ill fitting aftermarket pieces.

But these are usually comprimised because of cost, fabrication skills or time constraints.

So with that, to those who could do anything for IC cooling to your SRT-6 with cost, fabrication, or time not a factor what would you do and why? Think about the system as a whole, not just one part etc.

What would your ideal system consist of?

Your question doesn't address the type of driving conditions you like to run your SRT6 in; ie.. drag racing (12 sec runs) or road course or marathon open road racing events. (i.e Silver State Classic or the BBORR)

For me it would be extended high speed road run's lasting 30-60min or more.

1) Separate the two cooling systems to keep the engine coolant from heat soaking the IC coolant.

2) Incorporate isolation valves so the IS coolant will bypass the HE during these runs.

3) Create a IC coolant tank that "refrigerates" and keeps the coolant temps to around 35*F - 45*F

4) Make the refrigeration system "electrical" so not to rob crank-horsepower.

Now that's a "chilling" idea....
 
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