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01-22-2010, 12:31 AM | #67 | |
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01-22-2010, 01:32 AM | #68 |
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Why does the Code3/Spearco unit report a .7 pressure drop @ around 14PSI
But the Spearco unit reports a .2 pressure drop @ around 14 PSI http://www.racetep.com/335ic.html Performance: • Averaged 14.3 pressure in and 14.1 pressure out - Only 0.2 pressure drop • Temperature drops average over 125° F and 10% better than stock http://www.hpashop.com/product.sc?pr...categoryId=110 Upgraded boost level (14psi) +26.6rwhp @ 6040rpm +23.1rwtq @ 6040rpm Pressure drop upgraded boost level stock - 1.5psi @ 5950rpm Code3 - 0.7psi @ 5550rpm
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01-22-2010, 01:43 AM | #69 | |
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So question: Just how much does frontal area matter, how big of an effect does it have when compared to volume? |
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01-22-2010, 01:57 AM | #70 | |
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Part of the problem with comparing pressure drops will be to make sure they're at the same CFM (or at least the same psi). And if the figure doesn't include the end tanks, its basically worthless (as far as comparing it to other brands). Likewise, the temperature reduction % is also kind of sketchy. AA has the "worst" data, but that's probably because they tested in 100+ temps at 30+% humidity. And like was mentioned in the first post of the thread, a heavy IC will act like a heat sink so it'll do better for short bursts with poor airflow (like on the dyno). Ideally, you'd have some generous benefactor pay $10K+ to buy and test all of the ICs under the same conditions. But since that isn't likely to happen, just documenting what you can will have to do... |
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01-22-2010, 04:19 AM | #71 | |
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Longer Intercoolers: Cool better* Have more pressure drop Taller ICs: Cool better* Have less pressure drop Thicker ICs: Cool slightly better Have less pressure drop *Assuming that all of the IC face is still exposed to fresh air So I'm not even sure if "Volume" is that useful of a reference. To go into a little more detail (on Cores alone), here is some data from Bell: IC #1: 3x12x12 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 432 CFM: 619 IC #2: 3x6x24 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 432 CFM: 237 IC #3: 3x24x6 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 432 CFM: 1385 I've simplified it so all 3 intercoolers have the same frontal area and volume , but you can see that the taller/shorter the IC, the better it flows. Not lets take IC #2 and play with lengths: IC #2: 3x6x24 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 432 CFM: 237 IC #4: 3x6x12 Frontal area: 72 Volume: 216 CFM: 302 IC #5: 3x6x6 Frontal area: 36 Volume: 108 CFM: 350 This should make sense -- the longer the intercooler, the more restriction -- which means the lower the CFM at a given pressure drop. IC #2 will cool best out of this group, IC 5 will flow best... Now lets take IC #1 and play with thickness: IC #1: 3x12x12 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 432 CFM: 619 IC #6: 4.5x12x12 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 648 CFM: 928 IC #7: 6x12x12 Frontal area: 144 Volume: 864 CFM: 1238 IC #7 won't cool twice as much as IC #1, but it will still cool a little better. And it flows twice as much. OK, so the above should make flow rates fairly clear -- but it's still lacking some details on heat transfer: Newton's Law of Cooling: Q = Thermal energy in joules h = Heat transfer coefficient A = Surface area of the heat being transferred T = Temperature of the object's surface and interior (since these are the same in this approximation) Tenv = Temperature of the environment ΔT(t) = T(t) − Tenv is the time-dependent thermal gradient between environment and object Before your eyes glass over, it isn't that bad. For our Air-to-Air ICs, all we need to see is: The more surface area -- the more heat transferred The greater the temperature difference -- the more heat transferred Pretty simple, right? So let's see how it applies to the various core dimensions: Longer Intercoolers: * Increase total surface area (more heat transferred) * Increases the time the charge air spends inside the intercooler (more time for heat to transfer, but less efficiently at the end of the IC than beginning. Remember that the greater the temperature difference, the more heat transfer, and the charge air will cool as it passes through the IC so deltaT is lower near the outlet). Taller Intercoolers: * Increase total surface area (more heat transferred) * No change in time the charge air spends inside (IC efficiency doesn't drop off as much from one side of core to other) Thicker intercoolers: * Increase total surface area (remember there are comparably more fins even though frontal area is unchanged). However, the ambient air temperature goes up as it passes through the IC (ambient at entrance of IC, hotter in middle, hottest at exit). So while the total surface area increases, the heat exchanging efficiency decreases the thicker you go since the temperature gradient becomes smaller. From this we see that the most efficient IC for maximum heat exchange and minimal pressure drop is going to be a short, tall IC (pretty much the opposite of the stock IC). The compromises start when we need to worry about airflow -- does the bumper block airflow to the top of the IC? Will the IC block airflow to the radiator (or heat it up too much)? Ah, now the factory design starts to make more sense... OK, so why not just go with the biggest sucker that will fit? Larger cores cost more, but more importantly, they also increase lag. Ideally you match the core to your power & cooling needs (someone running race gas on the road course in Canada will want a smaller IC than someone trying to get the same power from pump gas in Texas for highway racing). Still with me? "But wait, there's more..." All of this assumes that each shop is using comparable cores & end tank designs (they're not!). Close-up Garret (top) vs Spearco (bottom): Squared end tanks increase turbulence (and increase the pressure drop) Rounded end tanks decrease turbulence (and decrease pressure drop) more info: http://www.are.com.au/feat/techtalk/intecoolersMR.htm http://dvdtfab.com/intercoolertestlab.pdf |
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wow epic post, this will be really helpful to anyone who doesnt fully understand how an i/c works, thanks a bunch!
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01-22-2010, 09:14 AM | #73 |
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Has someone forgotten this FMIC?
http://www.vkmotorwerks.com/intercooler.html |
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01-28-2010, 11:19 AM | #75 |
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Please someone do this and include price. It's completely confusing the amount of information in this thread and it's doubled up info in subsequent posts.
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Will have a lot more data on the CP-E FMIC w/ Integrated Oil Cooler within the next few weeks here. Highly anxious waiting for this unit to do some data logs.
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This thread is amazing, thanks for all the info!
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I was set on buying the HPF intercooler, but it seems to be too big for my needs and also too thick which is not ideal, from what I read...hmm...tough choice
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On-road testing, at different ambient temps, seems important here. Dyno testing could be worthless if the rate of air flow is not the same as on-road conditions.
You guys are doing a great job providing info for the community!
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01-31-2010, 02:24 PM | #81 |
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I bought a Stett a few months back that I haven't installed. According to the info on this thread and what I've read since, the actual bar and plate of the Stett is great. The "problem" is the end tanks because their are boxy.. anyone ever tried to replace the end tanks of an IC before??
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A standardized test would be great -- what do you propose? (boost level, gear/speed, ambient temps, time) |
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This is by far one of the most useful posts I have read in awhile. Really appreicate the effort you guys have put towards helping us beginners select the right products. Really have to hand it to spdu4ea for his informative posts. I'm in the market sometime in the near future for a FMIC, and this post has been bookmarked. I really wish I had the time some of you guys have to do all these reviews and test products.
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02-03-2010, 11:40 AM | #86 | |
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I have proposed an intercooler shootout on several threads, Helix will gladly put our FMIC in the mix as I know from the data i have seen on the opposition we will be at or very near the top of the heap in every apspect: pressure drops, ait drops, intercooler efficiency and reluctance to heat soak Last edited by TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management; 02-03-2010 at 11:49 AM.. |
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