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Goin to rig something up for track/race use for my intercooler...

Old May 31, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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Default Goin to rig something up for track/race use for my intercooler...

Since i cant go to sleep ive been looking for Transmission coolers..
Thinking about putting a cooler in the bed of my truck and filling it with Ice and some water.. placing the transmission cooler in the lower portion of the icy water.. wonder what that will help me with??

If it works that would be ideal when towing.. it would keep the water pretty chilly and if working right it should keep the IATs down dramatically....

Hey it sounds like i can keep myself busy trying things now....

Maybe 2 or 3 transmission coolers off in the icy water then to the intercooler...

This is where a Bed Cover will help out alot!!
And to make sure the cooler doesnt have a drain plug and either strap it down or something.... Last thing you want to do is flood the track with several gallons of water..
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Old May 31, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Yea... you have TOO much time to think...
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Hahah... and not enough time to sleep...
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Old May 31, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Sounds like a good idea.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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The theory is sound the plan is next
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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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I would think it would be easier/better to install a larger resevior. One large enough to put ice in. I have seen some car guys do this at the track before.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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while your at it add some rock salt to the ice which should increase the transfer of cold to the cooler.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by truckmann
while your at it add some rock salt to the ice which should increase the transfer of cold to the cooler.
Just make sure you get all of the salt out of there as Aluminum doesnt like salt.....
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ranwalk
I would think it would be easier/better to install a larger resevior. One large enough to put ice in. I have seen some car guys do this at the track before.
that would be the most logical thing to do... guess that's too simple
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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great idea...if you have room..lol
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