I know some of you have done this. I just wanted to share how I did mine.
First thing I did was move the battey to the trunk with a kit from summit (SUM-G1220A) I only bought the kit that has the 2 Ga. cables and such not the battery box. I then unscrewed the battery tray and mounted this in the trunk as well to hold the battery. Worked like a charm. This gave me room to mount the cooler.
I then bought 2 8" fans Permacool (19128) I mounted one on the back of the IC to pull the air and then another in front of the IC, as a blower (The fan blade needs to be reversed) on the back of the part that is located in front front of the radiator (I forget the name of it)
In order to do this I had to remove the nasty rubber according thing thats in front of the IC. This seems to restrict air flow since its only about 6 inches wide and the the hole is about 10 inches once removed.
I then used rubber washer hose--(using some type of metal hose is preferred) and a T connector to create the mister or sprayer. I held it with zip ties to the black mounting part thats directly in front of the IC.( this is the part that rubber according is connected to)
Next I found a 5 qt. cooler from Kmart, fit perfectly where the battery used to be. I cut a whole in this and then mounted a Ford washer pump to it and sealed it with silicone.
I wired the washer pump to a push button switch inside the car which is attached to the shifter ( I have a 5 spd. ) so I can hit it when I need it.
Project took maybe 6 hours or more including the battery relocation and cost was about--$188.
I wanted something that was not as harsh on the IC as the Co2 or NOS systems, plus it was cheaper.
I have not had time to test it, because my baby decided to break something else, but the intercooler is much cooler than it was before.
I will try to get pics but can't will this weekend, if anyone is interested.
later,
Drew
First thing I did was move the battey to the trunk with a kit from summit (SUM-G1220A) I only bought the kit that has the 2 Ga. cables and such not the battery box. I then unscrewed the battery tray and mounted this in the trunk as well to hold the battery. Worked like a charm. This gave me room to mount the cooler.
I then bought 2 8" fans Permacool (19128) I mounted one on the back of the IC to pull the air and then another in front of the IC, as a blower (The fan blade needs to be reversed) on the back of the part that is located in front front of the radiator (I forget the name of it)
In order to do this I had to remove the nasty rubber according thing thats in front of the IC. This seems to restrict air flow since its only about 6 inches wide and the the hole is about 10 inches once removed.
I then used rubber washer hose--(using some type of metal hose is preferred) and a T connector to create the mister or sprayer. I held it with zip ties to the black mounting part thats directly in front of the IC.( this is the part that rubber according is connected to)
Next I found a 5 qt. cooler from Kmart, fit perfectly where the battery used to be. I cut a whole in this and then mounted a Ford washer pump to it and sealed it with silicone.
I wired the washer pump to a push button switch inside the car which is attached to the shifter ( I have a 5 spd. ) so I can hit it when I need it.
Project took maybe 6 hours or more including the battery relocation and cost was about--$188.
I wanted something that was not as harsh on the IC as the Co2 or NOS systems, plus it was cheaper.
I have not had time to test it, because my baby decided to break something else, but the intercooler is much cooler than it was before.
I will try to get pics but can't will this weekend, if anyone is interested.
later,
Drew
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