Any interest in an intercooler spray kit?

[ghettlo]

Alright, I know I dont drive a msp...........but my 1.8t vw has some of the same problems that you guys have with heatsoak. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to remedy this is to spray the intercooler with some cool liquid to bring the charge temps down. I have a system thought up that would be great for both of our cars. The kit would contain a separate resevoir for whatever type of liquid you want to use, so you wouldnt have to use your windshield wash resevoir. A separate pump and nozzle system just for spraying the intercooler. And a switch that would be mounted somewhere in the interior to control the spray. The kit would come complete with easy to follow directions and everything needed for the install. Price would most likely be sub 100 dollars shipped to your door!

let me know if there would be any interest!
thanks- Joe

 

[alexlitov]

Not to be a dick, but who would in their right mind buy from someone with only 2 posts???

 

[Emode]

dont worry about his integrity, i have know him for a long time and you have my word about those kind of worries. Plus i think at this point this is more of an interest guaging post, to see if it will be pursued

 

[west]

i'm in wisconsin as well, might be interested

 

[Emode]

we will be using my car as a prototype in order to develop it and make it fit, since he lives in my hometown a couple hours away, it might take a couple weeks, but i think this could be a quality, inexpensive way to cool our intake charge down a bit

 

[ghettlo]

i'm in wisconsin as well, might be interested

Well as soon as emode comes up here so we can install one of these in his ride I will have exact prices for everyone.

 

[alexlitov]

Price would most likely be sub 100 dollars shipped to your door!

let me know if there would be any interest!
thanks- Joe

 

[Emode]

notice it says most likely
also it says "if there would be any interest"

as in guaging..............for interest.......like i said

is it really that big of a deal how it was worded
im more worried about going fast

 

[ghettlo]

Re: Re: Any interest in an intercooler spray kit?

The price could vary quite a bit! I could probably crack out a kit that uses a cheap nozzle, doesnt atomize the water droplets, and drips while not in use for 35 - 50 dollars. But, thats not the way I do things.......I am going to use the best nozzle I can find that wont leak or drip, and has the best atomization properties for maximum cooling efficiency. So Most likely the price will be sub 100 dollars.

 

[MazdaDryvr]

I would be interested but I would , of course, want to see some real stats on its effect.

 

[jeremyfl]

Yeah and some long term use applications would be nice.

I don't want this to destroy or rust anything......

 

[Emode]

well that sucks cause we were planning on adding self destruct button and coating it in super corrosive copper................back to the drawing board

seriously though, we are going to try and get at least 5-10 people interested in this so it will be worth our work. I will be going back in one week and ill meet with ghettlo and we will get this thing up on my vehicle. for those with quality concerns, i woulnt do stuff to my car unless it was clean and of good workmanship, so thats all i would pass on to anyone else. So if you interested, drop a post and ghettlo (joe) and i will keep you informed to our progress.

thanks
rob

 

[ghettlo]

I would be interested but I would , of course, want to see some real stats on its effect.

Long term effects are not going to be an issue, your intercooler gets wet just about everytime it rains or if you go through a car wash. I would be more worried about the corrosives they use at the car wash, or the pollutants in the puddles you drive through in a rain storm. Also your not going to see any gains with this type of device. What this will do is allow you to keep the power you already have longer, and when your intercooler becomes heatsoaked this will cool it down quicker. There is a reason sti and evo owners already use these on there cars.

 

[YuYuRena]

See if you can mount the spray button on the steering wheel? So it's always there for "spraying"

 

[MazdaDryvr]

ghettlo, I wasnt worried about corrosion I was just wondering about its ability to reduce heatsoak. I didnt know that such devices were already in use on other cars.

 

[Emode]

yes for those of you who didnt know, water sparyers come stock on those cars, that is awesome

 

[JDM Sam]

just add an extra T to your windshield nozzles and buy some stupid rice nozzle lights and mount em behind the bumper near the grill. flush out all the windshield washer fluid and just use water. simple easy to use why pay 100 when u can spend $20.

 

[Emode]

cool man
sounds good
(bow)

 

[II-Savy]

I think it sounds cool . Having a kit to your door as long as it is nice...which it sounds like it will.

COUNT ME IN

 

[unwound]

for those who doubt what IC sprayers can do, i can assure you that they are worth it! i custom fabbed a set for my msp and i definitely can notice a difference.

i do not have any "numbers" for you dyno freaks, but it is noticeable.
for instance: when launching in florida's hot afternoon sun, my msp would seem boggish or lacking power with the hesitation being very noticable and annoying. after flicking the switch and letting the sprayers run for about 8-10 secs., the car would pull smoother and the hesitation was almost non-existent.

this is only a water set-up; i am using the factory washer pump and bottle too.

here are some pics:
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ghettlo and emode check your pms