That's some real temperature drop right there.You would be surprised at the compressor outlet temps.
Intercooler efficiency test. Airtec vs stock, Fiesta ST 180.
Fast Ford magazine intercooler test - measured in degree's C
- Standard
- Run 1 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 140 out of intercooler into engine 85
- Run 2 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 131 out of intercooler into engine 92
- Run 3 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 140 out of intercooler into engine 97
- Airtec
- Run 1 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 140 out of intercooler into engine 31
- Run 2 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 150 out of intercooler into engine 38
- Run 3 Intake temp turbo into intercooler 152 out of intercooler into engine 39
Black vs silver intercooler efficiency
http://www.carthrottle.com/painting...he-best-way-to-keep-your-turbod-engine-happy/
Interesting test proves that black intercoolers are better at reducing heat soak while you're not moving. This test was done outside a car and away from other heat sources. They also used a hair dryer as the heat source so the temps were significantly higher than we would see in our car, further reducing the real world results. I think there is still a possibility for some advantage of black intercoolers while we're sitting in the queue at an autocross. Maybe a few degrees, could be useful. At least it proved that black is not worse and I was considering black if I decide to upgrade the FMIC.
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Interesting test proves that black intercoolers are better at reducing heat soak while you're not moving. This test was done outside a car and away from other heat sources. They also used a hair dryer as the heat source so the temps were significantly higher than we would see in our car, further reducing the real world results. I think there is still a possibility for some advantage of black intercoolers while we're sitting in the queue at an autocross. Maybe a few degrees, could be useful. At least it proved that black is not worse and I was considering black if I decide to upgrade the FMIC.
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That's some real temperature drop right there.
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