Re: RE: Powerdyne Intercooler/Heat Exchanger

From: Tom Slick North (prodog@swbell.net)
Date: Sat Nov 10 2001 - 14:53:10 EST


Maybe we need to insulate that line... loosing too much cold... he he he he
he

:-)

Later,
Tom "Slick"
"We'll be calling Bernd the "Ice-man" from now on..."

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakotart@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 1:20 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Powerdyne Intercooler/Heat Exchanger

>
> Update 11/10/01: We took her out for the maiden voyage (after fixing a
> few minor leaks) and filled the Cool-Can with crushed ice and water, and
> added some ice to the reservoir as well. Initial results: WOW!! The
> cooler on the radiator was ice cold, the Cool-Can was (obviously ice
> cold), the inlet side of the "Cool-Toob" was cold, and the return was
> slightly warmer than the inlet (Coils doing their job). Even the
> bumper, where we zip-tied the lines to, was cold!
>
> Acceleration at WOT was noticeably better and we were able to hit 90mph
> much quicker than before (we'll have to test the truck at the track, but
> we know what she can do already and it's definitely noticeable). The
> pump we're using is a little bit on the loud side but will be replaced
> with a pump found on the Ford Lightning's (very quiet and much more
> efficient). Otherwise, we've got a winner!! :)
>
> - Bernd
>



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