How does the water to air intercoolers work? (more inside)
03-22-2006, 04:50 AM
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How does the water to air intercoolers work? (more inside)
In the winter, do you put anti-freeze so it doesnt freeze up? What about the summer? What do you do ? Just wondering
03-22-2006, 05:00 AM
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Ask WJM on the A4 forum...
In the winter an antifreeze/water mix. Summer you can use less or no antifreeze.
Water is much more efficient at removing heat, but there is a fixed quantity of water in the system so you need a separate heat exchanger/radiator to remove the heat from the water.
-Dave Pramanik
Water is much more efficient at removing heat, but there is a fixed quantity of water in the system so you need a separate heat exchanger/radiator to remove the heat from the water.
-Dave Pramanik
03-22-2006, 05:01 AM
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2 types of air to water iirc. not sure of the names
1: (homemade)its just a regular container that surround the intercooler with a cap. you drop ice and water into it when you are at the track. this IC is NOT good for street use
2: radiator type IC. the IC has air actually passes through a rediator type device that has its own closed circuit fluid. the radiator has 2 cores. one inside the IC, and one at the front of the car to cool the liquid.
2: radiator type IC. the IC has air actually passes through a rediator type device that has its own closed circuit fluid. the radiator has 2 cores. one inside the IC, and one at the front of the car to cool the liquid.
03-22-2006, 05:07 AM
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basically the A/W IC either does or doesnt have a heat exchanger. it should be a closed system in
all cases. some do have provisions for a 'dry ice' box to drastically cool the water/coolant.