Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
IMO, not worth it. It would be much easier/cheaper to go to a local fab shop and have one fab'd up for you that will do the same job. In addition, I believe that 240M3SRT is selling a reservoir tank to separate out the engine and supercharger cooling. Search for that and it will definitely be cheaper and exactly what you are looking for.
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Well, Code3 doesn't make one that fits the SLK or SRT-6. I went the route of fabbing one up myself. In the end it's not that much cheaper, at least it wasn't for me. People have gone different routes for fab: smaller battery and put a tank there or trunk mount. I chose to reroute a couple hoses and utilize space in front of the motor.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Originally Posted by Buggin
Well, Code3 doesn't make one that fits the SLK or SRT-6. I went the route of fabbing one up myself. In the end it's not that much cheaper, at least it wasn't for me. People have gone different routes for fab: smaller battery and put a tank there or trunk mount. I chose to reroute a couple hoses and utilize space in front of the motor.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Originally Posted by Buggin
Well, Code3 doesn't make one that fits the SLK or SRT-6. I went the route of fabbing one up myself. In the end it's not that much cheaper, at least it wasn't for me. People have gone different routes for fab: smaller battery and put a tank there or trunk mount. I chose to reroute a couple hoses and utilize space in front of the motor.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
I'd say it definately helps as I've run 12.173 & 12.174 back to back passes at the dragstrip. For daily driving, it gives me an extra 1.1 gallons of fuid and the system is seperated from the engine coolant. At the track, I can fill it with ice for a VERY fast cooldown. I also have a switch that allows me to cycle the pump on with the car off.
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
You guys have short memories.... here is the link to BrianBraves separtated IC system...
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nt-tank-2.html
I did mine using the factory overflow tank and a Mezier surge tank......
I like Brian's better and will replace my factory can with a custom one at some point....
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nt-tank-2.html
I did mine using the factory overflow tank and a Mezier surge tank......
I like Brian's better and will replace my factory can with a custom one at some point....
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Originally Posted by MikeR
You guys have short memories.... here is the link to BrianBraves separtated IC system...
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nt-tank-2.html
I did mine using the factory overflow tank and a Mezier surge tank......
I like Brian's better and will replace my factory can with a custom one at some point....
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nt-tank-2.html
I did mine using the factory overflow tank and a Mezier surge tank......
I like Brian's better and will replace my factory can with a custom one at some point....
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
You can’t introduce ice into the surge tank BB outlined, that’s why he fab a new res. I’m simply looking to introduce ice into the system, periodically. It appears Buggins setup is dual purpose, surge tank and ice box. Although, BB res is very nice!
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Sorry, Brians tank is a separate tank. He has a Mezier's surge tank. He built the custom tank so he could add ice. He just found that it didnt give him what he wanted. His system is plumbed a little different so that his pump pushes the coolant through the custom tank continuously..... I still think his is the best solution to date.... outside of the supercooler from Woody...
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
I discovered when icing down my IC coolant using the tank and coolant routing I built; this system might work well for drag racers if the ice is added just prior to staging.
On a hot day, when you could really use the chilled coolant, the hot air moving thru your HE will rapidly re-warm the coolant to match the OAT and then return to the normal heating/cooling temps that you would see without ice. The larger and more efficient your HE - the faster the iced coolant will re-heat. (those dang things work well both ways)
With my routing - the iced coolant is pumped directly from the tank to the Intercooler - then back down to the HE and then back up into the tank for more icing.
If you use the stock hose routing; the iced coolant will flow from the tank, down to the HE, where is will be warmed back up before going to the Intercooler (where you need it) - I did put a bit of thought into my system. I'm just not a drag racer so I was happy with the results the added fluid volume produced over the longer runs I do.
The other draw back - you'll need to keep draining the added IC coolant from the system as the ice melts. So a drain valve and tube will become necessary if you plan to ice over several runs. Lest you want to drip on the track....
On a hot day, when you could really use the chilled coolant, the hot air moving thru your HE will rapidly re-warm the coolant to match the OAT and then return to the normal heating/cooling temps that you would see without ice. The larger and more efficient your HE - the faster the iced coolant will re-heat. (those dang things work well both ways)
With my routing - the iced coolant is pumped directly from the tank to the Intercooler - then back down to the HE and then back up into the tank for more icing.
If you use the stock hose routing; the iced coolant will flow from the tank, down to the HE, where is will be warmed back up before going to the Intercooler (where you need it) - I did put a bit of thought into my system. I'm just not a drag racer so I was happy with the results the added fluid volume produced over the longer runs I do.
The other draw back - you'll need to keep draining the added IC coolant from the system as the ice melts. So a drain valve and tube will become necessary if you plan to ice over several runs. Lest you want to drip on the track....
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Brian do you think theres a point to seperating the IC and the engine coolant unless you do it your modified way?
For example do you think the coolant seperate kit NeedsWings has will have any benefit? or do the IC and the engine coolant temp's remain the same? I've heard the IC temps should be about 20 degrees lower
For example do you think the coolant seperate kit NeedsWings has will have any benefit? or do the IC and the engine coolant temp's remain the same? I've heard the IC temps should be about 20 degrees lower
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
Originally Posted by kolevski
Brian do you think theres a point to seperating the IC and the engine coolant unless you do it your modified way?
For example do you think the coolant seperate kit NeedsWings has will have any benefit? or do the IC and the engine coolant temp's remain the same? I've heard the IC temps should be about 20 degrees lower
For example do you think the coolant seperate kit NeedsWings has will have any benefit? or do the IC and the engine coolant temp's remain the same? I've heard the IC temps should be about 20 degrees lower
I designed this mod becouse I was the first to install the 185mm pulley and I was concerned about elevated IAT's - which turned out to be a non-issue (but one still being claimed) - none the less - I would isolate again even with the factory pulley.
I installed a IAT gauge and observed the intake temps before and after the isolation. I also measured the coolant temps before and after the isolation. The results are night and day - I can drive my SRT6 hard - pull over, open the hood and remove the cap to my IC coolant tank and stick my finger into the coolant with no issues... You'll never be able to do that stock - much less just poping the cap off the factory tank without a blast of hot coolant in the face. Also my IAT's recover so much quicker now after boosting hard.
Elevated IAT's are a sure way to have the ECU pull timing on you.
IC coolant temp before isolation
IC coolant temp after isolation
Re: Code Three Performance Intercooler Reservoir
OK, this is my idea, since it looks like all of you have went different directions. I am looking at separating the system and building a tank with a coil of copper tubing running inside of a custom tank that I can add ice to. Tank will not be pressurized this way, just a place to hold ice. The coil will give me more volume, and should have some cooling as the hot water passes thru the tank....waste of time or not????