Ram Induction on my T51 via Scoot bonnet.

[Warthog]

Stu -- ref engine temps with a charge cooler-- I see engine temps in the summer heat at mid 70\'s I never see temps in the upper 80\'s even when I use sustained boost on the strip.
You do see massive engine temps with large intercoolers and V-Mounts, ask anyone who does any track work, that is there main problem.
I made up my mind very early in my modding that the uprated PWR engine rad I fitted was only going in one place and that was where Mazda put it, also the under tray was designed to assist cooling the engine so that has always stayed-- no compromise on those two points. I did bin the water pump set up and it has all been changed to a big electric water pump system, it\'s the dogs bits. On the Ring in the summer I came off and my water temps were low 80\'s, others were up in the 100\'s.
The only problem you do get with a Charge cooler is air bubbles in the system, which puts your temps up. I am the only one who has done it to my knowledge, but I solved the problem completely by plumbing in a Mazda AST ( Air Separation Tank ). Just so there is no cofusion the Charge Cooler water system is a totally separate system stand alone from the engine cooling system. HTH. :yes

[ScuttleRX]

Stu -- ref engine temps with a charge cooler-- I see engine temps in the summer heat at mid 70\'s I never see temps in the upper 80\'s even when I use sustained boost on the strip.
You do see massive engine temps with large intercoolers and V-Mounts, ask anyone who does any track work, that is there main problem.
I made up my mind very early in my modding that the uprated PWR engine rad I fitted was only going in one place and that was where Mazda put it, also the under tray was designed to assist cooling the engine so that has always stayed-- no compromise on those two points. I did bin the water pump set up and it has all been changed to a big electric water pump system, it\'s the dogs bits. On the Ring in the summer I came off and my water temps were low 80\'s, others were up in the 100\'s.
The only problem you do get with a Charge cooler is air bubbles in the system, which puts your temps up. I am the only one who has done it to my knowledge, but I solved the problem completely by plumbing in a Mazda AST ( Air Separation Tank ). Just so there is no cofusion the Charge Cooler water system is a totally separate system stand alone from the engine cooling system. HTH. :yes

Funny enough was eyeing up the PWR rad aswell, this all looks rather tempting.

One question, how big is the rad for the charge cooler and where did you mount it? Also is there any sort of tank for the water or is it all held in the system.

Aussie dollars work out about 40p to $1, could work out a very cost effective set-up

Good idea with the AST

[Warthog]

The rad for the cc is only small half the size of an fd rad with a electric fan as well. I had mine mounted on a slant where the air-con rad was. However, it is now upright as I\'ve changed my front end. The water storage is what is in the rad,pipes and cc thats it.
I am considering changing that rad to a far bigger one with twin fans, low and squat across the front for extra water and extra cooling.

[Warthog]

Ram Air Feed now in Ally---------     Link to Bends etc      http://www.viper-performance.co.uk/index.php   very good prices. Click on Kits for Oil Catch Tank £49+

[MillSpeed]

Cor, that looks nice

[Warthog]

Thanks mate, the bends for the 4" air intake to the T51 turbo, were only £22.70 each, bargin. :cool

[kermit]

Looks really smart.  I ordered an alloy pipe and joining hose for my Turbo from Viper Performance yesterday and it arrived in the post this morning.  Top service and very good prices.  Thanks for putting up the link :Thumbs-up

[MillSpeed]

Is that T51 as in HKS T51R KAI?

[Warthog]

Kermit--no probs mate. I can\'t claim the link find as it was Richard CASH on here that pointed me in the right direction.

Yes HKS T51--------big.:eek

[MillSpeed]

You big pimp you! That is one serious turbo!

[Warthog]

Only just playing with the power at the moment, as only using 0.95 bar just under 400 at the wheels. Motec ECU going on and a 4" exhaust in Jan 2007.

Will still play safe on the boost as I only want 500 bhp at the wheels.:yes :eek