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Started by tgambob, May 05, 2016, 06:04:11 PM

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tgambob

May 05, 2016, 06:04:11 PM
Hi all I was driving around today in the rain and one of the Temps I'm monitoring in forscan is charge air cooler temp (why not I'm just kind of figuring out functions still). Ambient temperature is within 2 degrees from yesterday yet cac temp was down almost 30. Iat also within a few degrees of each other on the logs. So that got me thinking what about a sti style water spray bar or nozzle on the intercooler?
2010 non pp. Air raid, sct itsx, unleashed 93 boost, 3 bar, ngk

avidmotion

#1
June 14, 2016, 12:38:36 PM
That's a cool idea I saw it on Google and was researching it too, there are kits but way easier to do byself. Trying to decide if it worth doing, general consensus so far says yes. Not sure why it not more popular on street, I can see why not so applicable at track , car dripping water......
Sp542@.028, windstorm CAI, MSD coils, AO GH TUNE, GH intercooler, All Amsoil, General Gmax-rs summer tires, +PP, PP PADS,EDC rotors, Colinite 476s wax, used PPE DPs, Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete with custom X pipe, Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts|, 3 bar, stock thermostat,  TRACY LEWIS DESIGNED Team RXP, the Original oil separator.

SHOdded

#2
June 14, 2016, 01:58:06 PM
Would this be spraying the outside of the cac or the inside?  I assume the outside, since we dont want to increase the chances of hydrolock?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Scott4957

#3
June 14, 2016, 02:00:16 PM
I thought I had heard of people doing the same but with compressed CO2. Like turning a air can duster upside down, no significant liquid other than the frost melting off the IC and spray bar.
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, AJP Tuned

Scott4957

#4
June 14, 2016, 02:01:11 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on June 14, 2016, 01:58:06 PM
Would this be spraying the outside of the cac or the inside?  I assume the outside, since we dont want to increase the chances of hydrolock?

Yeah, outside. You could just do 100% water injection with a meth kit.
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, AJP Tuned

sholxgt

#5
June 14, 2016, 02:05:06 PM
People do this also...

http://nitrousexpress.com/192676/1/43/663/20000-10-n-tercooler-spray-ring-reduces-air-inlet-temp-on-turbo-applications-with-10lb-bottle.html

I see it as a waste of perfectly good N2O that could be going into the motor instead.
Current - 2019 F150 Platinum FX4 3.5 EB
Formerly -2013 MKS Ecoboost Premium
PPE Catted DP's, 170 Reische TS, K&N Drop In, AJP Tune only at track - 12.87@106

J-Will

#6
June 14, 2016, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on June 14, 2016, 01:58:06 PM
Would this be spraying the outside of the cac or the inside?  I assume the outside, since we dont want to increase the chances of hydrolock?

Outside- to decrease the temps on the metal improving its heat absorbtion, and increase heat removal via evaporation
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

J-Will

#7
June 14, 2016, 02:33:17 PM
I had a friend that took out his windshield washer sprayers, mounted them in front of the intercooler and used that as his setup.  This was 10 years ago on a supercharged miata. 
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

Scott4957

#8
June 14, 2016, 02:46:45 PM
Quote from: sholxgt on June 14, 2016, 02:05:06 PM
People do this also...

http://nitrousexpress.com/192676/1/43/663/20000-10-n-tercooler-spray-ring-reduces-air-inlet-temp-on-turbo-applications-with-10lb-bottle.html

I see it as a waste of perfectly good N2O that could be going into the motor instead.

Yeah I was going to mention that in my post but feel the same way, what a waste. I'm sure thats where the CO2 idea came from. I think the only reason people use this is if they already have a N2O system they can just do a bit of plumbing and have a spray bar setup.
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, AJP Tuned

SHOdded

#9
June 14, 2016, 03:01:16 PM
Is the current production intercooler built to take that kind of regular stress from "water cooling"?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

sholxgt

#10
June 14, 2016, 03:03:06 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on June 14, 2016, 03:01:16 PM
Is the current production intercooler built to take that kind of regular stress from "water cooling"?

I sure hope so as it gets blasted by cold water during every summer storm.

I don't think any of the kits run very much pressure.  The idea is just to mist the intercooler for heat dissipation. 
Current - 2019 F150 Platinum FX4 3.5 EB
Formerly -2013 MKS Ecoboost Premium
PPE Catted DP's, 170 Reische TS, K&N Drop In, AJP Tune only at track - 12.87@106

glock-coma

#11
June 14, 2016, 03:29:31 PM
I have considered doing the co2 spray on the outside of the intercooler. I have an unlimited amout of co2 available at work and access to all the solenoids, piping and controls needed. Mmmmm.....
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

SHOdded

#12
June 14, 2016, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: glock-coma on June 14, 2016, 03:29:31 PM
I have considered doing the co2 spray on the outside of the intercooler. I have an unlimited amout of co2 available at work and access to all the solenoids, piping and controls needed. Mmmmm.....
Ruh Roh ... :D  Do it Do it Do it ;)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

sholxgt

#13
June 14, 2016, 03:50:25 PM
Quote from: glock-coma on June 14, 2016, 03:29:31 PM
I have considered doing the co2 spray on the outside of the intercooler. I have an unlimited amout of co2 available at work and access to all the solenoids, piping and controls needed. Mmmmm.....

LOL, somehow I picture one of those long industrial tanks sticking out the back of glock's car.
Current - 2019 F150 Platinum FX4 3.5 EB
Formerly -2013 MKS Ecoboost Premium
PPE Catted DP's, 170 Reische TS, K&N Drop In, AJP Tune only at track - 12.87@106

glock-coma

#14
June 14, 2016, 03:52:05 PM
What....hold my beer I'll make it fit.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)
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