Originally Posted by
nemiro
Kincaid Performance Killer Chiller install in a Crossfire. Here's a link from their site: https://killerchiller.com/p/2005-crossfire-install
So, Kincaid is recommending against putting the Killer Chiller (KC) in series with the original heat exchanger, as the heat exchanger will actually pick up ambient heat, and reduce the overall system efficiency. However, if the A/C is not running, then the KC doesn't do its job. I do live in FL, and run the A/C probably 90% of the time. Their solution is to put an electric 3 way valve into the loop, thereby selecting the KC or the original heat exchanger. They recommend just eliminating the heat exchanger, however. For the time being, that is what I will do, and I will assess whether or not this is an actual problem, before ponying up the extra cash to buy the electric valve components. This will also free up both room and airflow in the front of the car.
The KC folks also recommend a water tank to increase the intercooler coolant capacity of the system. This gives a 'reserve' so to speak of chilled coolant. In actuality, it just gives the system more thermal mass. That's a good thing. They recommend 1 gallon for this system. In the pics from the link, you can see that there is a tank mounted in front of the bumper beam. This is OK, except if you have a wreck, in which case, the overall damage increases. I don't like that.
I am currently also running an FCP Euro split cooling setup, which just isolates the intercooler coolant from the main engine coolant. I decided to just put a 1 gallon plastic tank behind the left headlamp, and have it serve both as a reserve and the fill location. Using a RCI Racing 1010D model tank, and adding a few fittings to it, I think I will have a winner. This area of my car is now open, due to no SAI air pump or fan PWM controller. I'll bend up some nice aluminum brackets, and secure the tank. The KC will fit just under the tank, along the frame rail. I think this will make for nice, neat packaging, that will be functional. It's good to have a plan. And a dream. We'll see how it works out.
Love this project! Been following since you first started posting on it. About this post, FL might have to have the A/C running 90% of the time but doesn't the A/C shut off during high S/C demand? Just a thought as I have not played with a S/C system before, am pretty sure A/C cuts off when a certain throttle response (& higher including WOT) is called for. Love your sticking with it!
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