New Liquid to Air Intercooler - Page 4 - LotusTalk

ZJChaser · 03-17-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustylax

i didnt get to read the entire thread but if it was already covered i appologize for asking twice: where did you route your lines running to and from the heat exchange up front ?

most likely down the side sills.

dustylax · 03-17-2009, 08:31 PM

yes i figured that, i just didnt know if there was another way i wasnt aware of since everywhere else under the car is sealed.

ZJChaser · 03-17-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustylax

yes i figured that, i just didnt know if there was another way i wasnt aware of since everywhere else under the car is sealed.

I just ran new lines down the sides of mine. I replaced the 5/8" oil line with 3/4" hose for the water for my air to water.....its not fun running the lines but its doable.

robains · 03-17-2009, 11:26 PM

Hopefully this isn't ancient history, I'm keeping an eye on this thread. Alternatively is also Sector 111's setup here

But on a side note, I "thought" it is not necessarily better to have air charge temps too cool as fuels atomizes better at a specific temp (read higher but not too high)? Different fuels will have a different optimal air charge temp, no? (non-direct injection) question, not a statement.

Rob.

dustylax · 03-18-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

Hopefully this isn't ancient history, I'm keeping an eye on this thread. Alternatively is also Sector 111's setup here

But on a side note, I "thought" it is not necessarily better to have air charge temps too cool as fuels atomizes better at a specific temp (read higher but not too high)? Different fuels will have a different optimal air charge temp, no? (non-direct injection) question, not a statement.

Rob.

i'd go with this for $1,200 rather than the cost of that Sector 111 which is rediculously priced.

ishmael · 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Dustin,

What intercooler is that? RLS?

robains · 03-18-2009, 10:27 AM

Dustin,

Hehe, that's what I'm using, only in black

(or is it?) Where did you get the Euro style shocks for keeping the hood up? I noticed I have pre-drilled holes for this style shock -- but can seem to fine a source?

I think that's the RLS - my RLS - Dustin's looks little different but about the same size.

Rob

dustylax · 03-18-2009, 10:37 AM

not my car or anything, this is from a company we are a dealer of , i dont want to steal this thread's real attention so PM me if you have questions.

trackdriver · 03-28-2009, 10:54 PM

damn sure looks a lot like my custom set up, except we put my cooler mounted behind the passenger side vent with a fan behind it sucking air through the vent (with the bigger c/f vents of course). we thought this was an easier and just as efficient idea rather than taking the whole clam off which most dont like to do. heres a pic....

ZJChaser · 03-29-2009, 01:40 AM

you went with the little one.

This is my setup using a barrel:

...m... · 03-29-2009, 07:13 AM

...is it possible to run a liquid-to-air intercooler off of the spare cooling capacity of the new lotussport triple-pass radiator, and just keep the extant dual oil coolers in place?..or, i suppose conversely, use the OEM dual oil coolers to chill a liquid-to-air intercooler and cool the oil off of the triple-pass radiator as intended...

robains · 03-29-2009, 08:52 AM

Nice folks, great job!!

Any chance you'll share your IAT track data with us?

Cheers, Rob.

kaz · 03-29-2009, 09:10 AM

Rob - I'll be using the same 4 units from PWR that AJ has very soon. Replacing the two front oil coolers, adding a center heat exchanger, replacing stock radiator with larger unit. I'll be at a Jack day soon too so will send you my EFI data once I dump it down to a laptop that day...

trackdriver · 03-29-2009, 09:13 AM

ya, i went with the 4" x 10" PWR barrel, it says good for 300hp which is good for me now, and i like the other little advantages of the smaller one such as weight, price, i was able to cut off about 6 inches of the piping from the hot side. i might in the future try a bigger one if i have more power, but right now i think this ones fine. O and thanks to Thomasio (RLS) for for making my pipes on both sides!! they look better (even until i get them coated) and weigh about 3 lbs less!

Mase · 05-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Hello all,

We've been busy with a lot of lotus/Nissan GTR/Ford GT development, however we've got the first batch of production Intercooler kits done.

Demonized · 05-06-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mase

Hello all,

We've been busy with a lot of lotus/Nissan GTR/Ford GT development, however we've got the first batch of production Intercooler kits done.

Make a new thread with all technical information.. imo.

edit; Blog › New Lotus Products | Mase Engineering | Tuning, Consulting, Product Development

antinym · 05-07-2009, 06:41 AM

I want! how much? any temp data?

Stale_Hotdog · 05-07-2009, 10:55 AM

pricing?

robains · 05-07-2009, 03:32 PM

Just a thought, has anyone run two smaller side inlet radiators, two pumps, and leave the roof scoop for air to pass over/thru the engine bay? Avoid running hose all the way up front and trying to find an efficient unused area for the single rad.

How much additional weight does this kit add?

And price?

Thanks, Rob.

HKFEVER · 05-07-2009, 04:27 PM

Cost?
Weight?
Any HP gain without reflash the ECU?

03-17-2009, 08:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
dustylax 2.0-6262 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 437	yes i figured that, i just didnt know if there was another way i wasnt aware of since everywhere else under the car is sealed. __________________ Please PM if you need anything, i am working from home now.

03-17-2009, 11:26 PM	#64 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	Hopefully this isn't ancient history, I'm keeping an eye on this thread. Alternatively is also Sector 111's setup here But on a side note, I "thought" it is not necessarily better to have air charge temps too cool as fuels atomizes better at a specific temp (read higher but not too high)? Different fuels will have a different optimal air charge temp, no? (non-direct injection) question, not a statement. Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

03-18-2009, 10:27 AM	#67 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	Dustin, Hehe, that's what I'm using, only in black (or is it?) Where did you get the Euro style shocks for keeping the hood up? I noticed I have pre-drilled holes for this style shock -- but can seem to fine a source? I think that's the RLS - my RLS - Dustin's looks little different but about the same size. Rob __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs Last edited by robains : 03-18-2009 at 10:33 AM.

03-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#68 (permalink)
dustylax 2.0-6262 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 437	not my car or anything, this is from a company we are a dealer of , i dont want to steal this thread's real attention so PM me if you have questions. __________________ Please PM if you need anything, i am working from home now.

03-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#69 (permalink)
trackdriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nakina nc Posts: 72	damn sure looks a lot like my custom set up, except we put my cooler mounted behind the passenger side vent with a fan behind it sucking air through the vent (with the bigger c/f vents of course). we thought this was an easier and just as efficient idea rather than taking the whole clam off which most dont like to do. heres a pic.... __________________ '07 Exige S Chrome orange way to many mods to list so heres a summary 10psi, 550cc injectors, EFI ECU, full bolt ons, custom PWR water to air intercooler setup, lots and lots of carbon fiber inside and outside, Pioneer N4 navi flip out with camera 247whp 163wtq mustang dyno

03-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#66 (permalink)
ishmael Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 30	Dustin, What intercooler is that? RLS?

03-29-2009, 01:40 AM	#70 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	you went with the little one. This is my setup using a barrel: __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

03-29-2009, 07:13 AM	#71 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...is it possible to run a liquid-to-air intercooler off of the spare cooling capacity of the new lotussport triple-pass radiator, and just keep the extant dual oil coolers in place?..or, i suppose conversely, use the OEM dual oil coolers to chill a liquid-to-air intercooler and cool the oil off of the triple-pass radiator as intended... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

03-29-2009, 08:52 AM	#72 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	Nice folks, great job!! Any chance you'll share your IAT track data with us? Cheers, Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

03-29-2009, 09:10 AM	#73 (permalink)
kaz JabStrongFierce Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Downtown LA + SF Posts: 2,420	Rob - I'll be using the same 4 units from PWR that AJ has very soon. Replacing the two front oil coolers, adding a center heat exchanger, replacing stock radiator with larger unit. I'll be at a Jack day soon too so will send you my EFI data once I dump it down to a laptop that day... __________________ 2006 Elise : JFG \| Nitrons \| 2bular 8" Single \| Reverie diffuser and misc. carbon bits \| Tripoint Engineering W/A Intercooler \| Ronin supercharger \| DRS EFI and tuning

03-29-2009, 09:13 AM	#74 (permalink)
trackdriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nakina nc Posts: 72	ya, i went with the 4" x 10" PWR barrel, it says good for 300hp which is good for me now, and i like the other little advantages of the smaller one such as weight, price, i was able to cut off about 6 inches of the piping from the hot side. i might in the future try a bigger one if i have more power, but right now i think this ones fine. O and thanks to Thomasio (RLS) for for making my pipes on both sides!! they look better (even until i get them coated) and weigh about 3 lbs less! __________________ '07 Exige S Chrome orange way to many mods to list so heres a summary 10psi, 550cc injectors, EFI ECU, full bolt ons, custom PWR water to air intercooler setup, lots and lots of carbon fiber inside and outside, Pioneer N4 navi flip out with camera 247whp 163wtq mustang dyno

05-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#75 (permalink)
Mase Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 32	Hello all, We've been busy with a lot of lotus/Nissan GTR/Ford GT development, however we've got the first batch of production Intercooler kits done. __________________ http://www.MaseEngineering.com Website is up.

05-07-2009, 06:41 AM	#77 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 656	I want! how much? any temp data?

05-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#78 (permalink)
Stale_Hotdog DENNAB Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 395	pricing?

05-07-2009, 03:32 PM	#79 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	Just a thought, has anyone run two smaller side inlet radiators, two pumps, and leave the roof scoop for air to pass over/thru the engine bay? Avoid running hose all the way up front and trying to find an efficient unused area for the single rad. How much additional weight does this kit add? And price? Thanks, Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

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05-07-2009, 04:27 PM	#80 (permalink)
HKFEVER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 312	Cost? Weight? Any HP gain without reflash the ECU? __________________ 2008 Exige S Sport in HK (S240) almost stock.