FORCED INDUCTION Turbos | Superchargers | Intercoolers | H2O/Meth Injection
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Radix intercooler pump ???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 07:59 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Texarkana, AR
Default Radix intercooler pump ???

im fixing to make a bigger intercooler resevoir and was planning on mounting it on the frame rail right infront of the engine this way it would get cool air to it and itd be out of the way. my question is how could i mount the pump. i was thinking that i could weld a barbed fitting into the box on the side of the box towards the bottom and just lay the pump on the frame rail and mount it there. but is the pump gonna do ok like that? or do i need to have the pump under the box like it is from Magnacharger? all advice is welcome, thanks.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:49 AM
  #2  
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Texarkana, AR
Default

neone have any input?
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:03 AM
  #3  
FastCrewCab4x4's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: Blaine, TN
Default

I'd think as long as the pump is under (lower) than the resevoir it'll be fine. Pumps can usually pump upstream easily, they just dont suck very good. so as long as you have a head of fluid feeding it it'll be good.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:08 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Texarkana, AR
Default

well it wont be lower than the whole thing but about level with the bottom of it. ill mount the pump right beside it on the same frame rail. it will be pulling out of the side of the box near the bottom. would that be close enough?
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:18 AM
  #5  
FastCrewCab4x4's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: Blaine, TN
Default

As long as the impeller part of the pump has a constant supply of available fluid, Hmmn, is that an airtight cap? haveing it lower than intercooler may cause it to want to leak out.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:06 AM
  #6  
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Texarkana, AR
Default

airtight cap on what? the resevoir? or on the pump? sorry dont know much about this stuff thats why im asking so many questions.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:40 AM
  #7  
BlownChevy's Avatar
blownerator
25 Year Member
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Mar 1986
Posts: 18,748
Likes: 7
From: Chatsworth, CA
Default

like i said when you called, as long as the pump is below the reservoir you will be fine.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:55 AM
  #8  
FastCrewCab4x4's Avatar
TECH Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
From: Blaine, TN
Default

I don't know how low you are going to be, but I think if the resevoir is below the level of the core it in the radix, when not pumping all the water is going to seek the lowest level and thats the resevoir. so you'll need a sealed cap on it.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Texas5.3_1251
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
12
Mar 5, 2016 08:10 PM
Chavette
FUEL SYSTEMS
25
Oct 28, 2015 07:33 PM
chopperloco
FORCED INDUCTION
5
Sep 28, 2015 08:40 AM
rednekferlife101
GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion
5
Sep 14, 2015 05:27 PM
sTNT971
FORCED INDUCTION
2
Sep 11, 2015 02:38 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:31 AM.