Heatsoaked SC aftercooler
06-01-2010, 02:12 PM
#51
Originally Posted by RAIN H8R,Jun 1 2010, 05:07 PM
You kinda lost me at hello, haha just kidding.
Basically, you want the top portion of the heat exchanger to be the inlet, and the outlet of the heat exchanger to be the bottom portion. From there it goes to the pump, and from the pump to the aftercooler. Doing it this way benefits the system because gravity can help the water flow, plus you have maximum pressure from the pump forcing water through the aftercooler.
Basically, you want the top portion of the heat exchanger to be the inlet, and the outlet of the heat exchanger to be the bottom portion. From there it goes to the pump, and from the pump to the aftercooler. Doing it this way benefits the system because gravity can help the water flow, plus you have maximum pressure from the pump forcing water through the aftercooler.
The key thing is to maximize the water flow rate through the HX and the best way to do this is to put the pump just before the HX.
Likewise ensure that the coldest water coming in to the HX is closest to the "air" flow outlet.
06-01-2010, 02:20 PM
#52
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by MugenRioS2k,Jun 1 2010, 05:12 PM
the gravity is off set because this is a closed loop system.
The key thing is to maximize the water flow rate through the HX and the best way to do this is to put the pump just before the HX.
Likewise ensure that the coldest water coming in to the HX is closest to the "air" flow outlet.
The key thing is to maximize the water flow rate through the HX and the best way to do this is to put the pump just before the HX.
Likewise ensure that the coldest water coming in to the HX is closest to the "air" flow outlet.
After that's all done Ill fill it up with pure water for now. I was running 50/50 coolant and water wetter so I didn't have to drain the system in fall, but I guess Ill live with it. Once everything is working the way it should, Ill add a blend of water wetter into it.
06-01-2010, 02:51 PM
#53
50/50 is way to much AF.
Even at 5-10% it is good down to 5 deg F.
Only mix in enough AF for your given environment.
Water is much better at absorbing energy then AF.
Even at 5-10% it is good down to 5 deg F.
Only mix in enough AF for your given environment.
Water is much better at absorbing energy then AF.
06-01-2010, 03:14 PM
#54
My thoughts on this.
*Water is where you get cooling from. 50/50 is to much coolant.
*To big of a water pump will NOT allow the water enough time in the heat exchanger to.....well exchange heat. (like a thermostat in a car). So go bigger on the pump, but not to big to were the water is rushing through the heat exchanger (radiator).
*$400 for a heat exchanger is NOT "to much". It is insulting to the manufacturer to say that. Mine new was about $700 bucks (back in the day).
*The pump needs to have water in it at all times to self prime itself. If there is no water in the pump it will spin and not prime. Easy way to test this theory is to hold the pump ON above any water levels. See if it can create enough suction to pull water.
*Water is where you get cooling from. 50/50 is to much coolant.
*To big of a water pump will NOT allow the water enough time in the heat exchanger to.....well exchange heat. (like a thermostat in a car). So go bigger on the pump, but not to big to were the water is rushing through the heat exchanger (radiator).
*$400 for a heat exchanger is NOT "to much". It is insulting to the manufacturer to say that. Mine new was about $700 bucks (back in the day).
*The pump needs to have water in it at all times to self prime itself. If there is no water in the pump it will spin and not prime. Easy way to test this theory is to hold the pump ON above any water levels. See if it can create enough suction to pull water.
06-01-2010, 06:01 PM
#56
Thread Starter
Ok, thank you for the input, its nice to see everyone coming together and sharing there knowledge, this thread is almost sticky worthy 
I tested my COMPTECH pump today, it is flowing about 3 gallons per minute, with very little pressure, so basically I feel its shot. Ironically, SOS called while I was testing the pump, and I ordered there pump. It was 185 shipped with the bracket, pump, and wiring. I'm hoping to get it on Saturday so I can install it on the weekend.
I tested my COMPTECH pump today, it is flowing about 3 gallons per minute, with very little pressure, so basically I feel its shot. Ironically, SOS called while I was testing the pump, and I ordered there pump. It was 185 shipped with the bracket, pump, and wiring. I'm hoping to get it on Saturday so I can install it on the weekend.
06-01-2010, 06:10 PM
#57
Originally Posted by RAIN H8R,Jun 1 2010, 06:01 PM
Ok, thank you for the input, its nice to see everyone coming together and sharing there knowledge, this thread is almost sticky worthy
I tested my COMPTECH pump today, it is flowing about 3 gallons per minute, with very little pressure, so basically I feel its shot. Ironically, SOS called while I was testing the pump, and I ordered there pump. It was 185 shipped with the bracket, pump, and wiring. I'm hoping to get it on Saturday so I can install it on the weekend.
I tested my COMPTECH pump today, it is flowing about 3 gallons per minute, with very little pressure, so basically I feel its shot. Ironically, SOS called while I was testing the pump, and I ordered there pump. It was 185 shipped with the bracket, pump, and wiring. I'm hoping to get it on Saturday so I can install it on the weekend.
06-01-2010, 06:36 PM
#59
Originally Posted by RAIN H8R,Jun 1 2010, 06:13 PM
On the SOS pump? I really see no reason to, but If I feel like it when I get it, just for you 
06-01-2010, 06:54 PM
#60
Thread Starter
Just giving you a hard time, yes I will test it. Of course these testes are not producing any back pressure, so they will be flowing more water than it will when its installed.