intercooler sprays

Pedro Fandango · Jun 1st, 2006, 21:14

Hi All

after a bit of thought (rare) i've became a bit concerned about running the nitrous as well as the 19t. I did think about just plumbing it in as a purge kit to spray from the bonnet, but my bro came up with the idea of having it spray onto the intercooler to cool it so its doing something & not just for show. It has been done before so there must be some benefit doing it but will it work better than the water spray i've been threatening to finish for the last year or so? or should i just stop being a wimp, get it fitted as it should be & finish the original water spray so i can have both

main question being is there any advantage using nos to cool the intercooler instead of water

SaffronC70 · Jun 1st, 2006, 21:25

Hi there

Sell the NOS kit ? Ebay it off or something . . and get yourself a 2D Aquamist install ?

Intercooler spraying will get you murdered at a 1/4 day ! If the wardens are feeling tight ?

Chris

Pedro Fandango · Jun 1st, 2006, 21:35

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Originally Posted by SaffronC70

Sell the NOS kit ? Ebay it off or something . . and get yourself a 2D Aquamist install ?

its not worth selling, i only paid £130 for it off ebay so not going to get anything for it, besides i'm sure it'll get used on something in the future if i don't use it now

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Intercooler spraying will get you murdered at a 1/4 day ! If the wardens are feeling tight ?

i have actually thought about that, Santa pod won't let you use intercooler sprays because most people use water which drips onto the track which they've taken a couple of hours to prep, as nos is a gas i would of thought it wouldn't affect the track in any way so would be ok to use (not confirmed)

Dan850R · Jun 17th, 2006, 22:50

I plumbed up an intercooler spray using hoselock mister jets and a peugeot 205 washer tank, didnt really notice any difference in performance, but after a long run the intercooler and intake pipe were a lot cooler than without it! if subaru use them on the wrx then it cant be a bad idea!

foggyjames · Jun 29th, 2006, 01:18

Subaru also put "STI" on the back of some of their cars

Sprays can't exactly hurt, but they're only really any good if you get stuck in traffic, as far as I'm aware. Nitrous purge gas is supposed to be bloody cold, so I guess it work would work nicely!

A bigger intercooler would probably be a better idea. The Turbobricks guys have been buying up small truck units, and one of the guys can get a unit which is massive, fully welded/all alloy, and virtually a drop-in for a 2/7/940 for about £50.

cheers

James

stv_babes · Jun 30th, 2006, 11:35

would it not be beneficial to set the spray up to spray a fine mist close or into the induction pipe to cool the air before it gets sucked in?

any benefit to this? like an extremely crude aquamist

Craig ii · Jul 4th, 2006, 19:18

Nitrtous spraying can be beneficial on 1/4 mile runs, especially on a hot day when the car is backed up for 15-20 minutes and a good spray on the intercooler can noticeably improve times.

Suterman · Jul 25th, 2006, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

A bigger intercooler would probably be a better idea. The Turbobricks guys have been buying up small truck units, and one of the guys can get a unit which is massive, fully welded/all alloy, and virtually a drop-in for a 2/7/940 for about £50.

cheers

James

heheh!!

1stRaven · Jul 28th, 2006, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

A bigger intercooler would probably be a better idea. The Turbobricks guys have been buying up small truck units, and one of the guys can get a unit which is massive, fully welded/all alloy, and virtually a drop-in for a 2/7/940 for about £50.

cheers

James

Yep, time to get me one of those i think.

cherry1809 · Jul 28th, 2006, 13:32

I knew i'd seen it somewhere.Can be used with either Nitrous or Co2....or a fire extinguisher

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPRAY...QQcmdZViewItem

Jun 1st, 2006, 21:14	#1
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	intercooler sprays Hi All after a bit of thought (rare) i've became a bit concerned about running the nitrous as well as the 19t. I did think about just plumbing it in as a purge kit to spray from the bonnet, but my bro came up with the idea of having it spray onto the intercooler to cool it so its doing something & not just for show. It has been done before so there must be some benefit doing it but will it work better than the water spray i've been threatening to finish for the last year or so? or should i just stop being a wimp, get it fitted as it should be & finish the original water spray so i can have both main question being is there any advantage using nos to cool the intercooler instead of water

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SaffronC70 aka Whitey Last Online: Sep 8th, 2008 00:34 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey	Hi there Sell the NOS kit ? Ebay it off or something . . and get yourself a 2D Aquamist install ? Intercooler spraying will get you murdered at a 1/4 day ! If the wardens are feeling tight ? Chris __________________ 3" SW Autos turbo back exhaust - Custom intake - S60R Green Injectors - TD04-19T turbo - MTE ECU remap - BSR Boost Gauge - Powerflex / QBM bushes - 19" Volvo Pegasus alloy wheels - Porsche 993 Turbo Big Red calipers - Volvo S60R front discs - AP Racing Pads - 2004 headlamps and indicators - Koni Yellow Suspension Kit

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stv_babes Grrrrrrrr Last Online: Feb 11th, 2009 23:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington	would it not be beneficial to set the spray up to spray a fine mist close or into the induction pipe to cool the air before it gets sucked in? any benefit to this? like an extremely crude aquamist __________________ Disabled DRL's, OEM Strut Brace, K & N Filter, Drilled Air Box with Custom Air Feed, Wig Wags (Police Lights) Meshed Front Grille, Custom 3" Exhaust, Tinted Rear Lights & Side Repeaters, MBC @ 13psi, Poly Top Engine Mount.

Jun 17th, 2006, 22:50	#4
Dan850R Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2019 22:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oswestry View Photos By: Dan850R	I plumbed up an intercooler spray using hoselock mister jets and a peugeot 205 washer tank, didnt really notice any difference in performance, but after a long run the intercooler and intake pipe were a lot cooler than without it! if subaru use them on the wrx then it cant be a bad idea!

Jun 29th, 2006, 01:18	#5
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Subaru also put "STI" on the back of some of their cars Sprays can't exactly hurt, but they're only really any good if you get stuck in traffic, as far as I'm aware. Nitrous purge gas is supposed to be bloody cold, so I guess it work would work nicely! A bigger intercooler would probably be a better idea. The Turbobricks guys have been buying up small truck units, and one of the guys can get a unit which is massive, fully welded/all alloy, and virtually a drop-in for a 2/7/940 for about £50. cheers James

Jul 4th, 2006, 19:18	#7
Craig ii Member Last Online: May 19th, 2009 21:12 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London	Nitrtous spraying can be beneficial on 1/4 mile runs, especially on a hot day when the car is backed up for 15-20 minutes and a good spray on the intercooler can noticeably improve times.

Jul 28th, 2006, 13:32	#10
cherry1809 Middle aged Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2018 17:32 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest	I knew i'd seen it somewhere.Can be used with either Nitrous or Co2....or a fire extinguisher http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPRAY...QQcmdZViewItem

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