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shay2nak · 04-02-2009, 03:04 PM

I have the RLS intercooler and fettled the roof opening. Keep stock boost, like AJ said, you'll create even more heat.

I can think of a few things to help reduce heatsoak.

1st is to get more air into, through and out of the engine compartment to reduce heat build up. Using larger side intakes with grilles removed and rear panel removed. Maybe even use some curved panels after the side intakes to direct air more towards the engine...

2nd is to possibly create a heatshield that sits under the intercooler (an integrated bracket/heatshield) that blocks it from the motor and the supercharger.

3rd is if you have much larger side intakes, run 3" diameter flexible hose from one side into the intercooler shroud or just have it blow air onto the intercooler to cool the unit down.

4th is if you have aftermarked headers/exhaust system ceramic coat them to reduce heat radiation.

04-02-2009, 03:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,055	I have the RLS intercooler and fettled the roof opening. Keep stock boost, like AJ said, you'll create even more heat. I can think of a few things to help reduce heatsoak. 1st is to get more air into, through and out of the engine compartment to reduce heat build up. Using larger side intakes with grilles removed and rear panel removed. Maybe even use some curved panels after the side intakes to direct air more towards the engine... 2nd is to possibly create a heatshield that sits under the intercooler (an integrated bracket/heatshield) that blocks it from the motor and the supercharger. 3rd is if you have much larger side intakes, run 3" diameter flexible hose from one side into the intercooler shroud or just have it blow air onto the intercooler to cool the unit down. 4th is if you have aftermarked headers/exhaust system ceramic coat them to reduce heat radiation. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com Last edited by shay2nak : 04-02-2009 at 03:10 PM.