Robs new project Supercharger

mattman · Post by **mattman** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:43 am

top effort mate i love a diy project keep the pics coming

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:35 pm

My liquid/air core has just arrived in Perth today, cleared customs and now out for delivery ahead of schedule - was only dispatched on Monday from the states

It's now been assigned for delivery - with Auspost, i've been told to expect it on monday......

Should I put some of that heat sink putty stuff on the core about an inch back from where I will be welding to my flange to protect the core?
And if that's a good idea where can I get some from, tried toolmart but they don't stock it.

FTO430 · Post by **FTO430** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:30 pm

Loving it!

Post by **Supplanter** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:00 pm

Rob Furniss wrote:It's now been assigned for delivery - with Auspost, i've been told to expect it on monday.......

Expect it in February

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:03 pm

Supplanter wrote:
Rob Furniss wrote:It's now been assigned for delivery - with Auspost, i've been told to expect it on monday.......
Expect it in February

I've DHL'd a few things from the states and uk and they've been quick to get here, unfortunately they typically then get outsourced to Auspost for the local part and take just as long as the international bit!

clint111 · Post by **clint111** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:32 pm

Auspost has your core, on its way now...

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:30 pm

Oh my god the core has just arrived! Probably one of the few times anyone will say this but well done Auspost.

And here it is, still partially clothed:

And now some naked shots, if you're easily excited go get the tissues now:

Looks to be very good quality and remember this is designed for liquid/air it's not just an intercooler core - supposed to be important due to the channel sizes iirc.

And some mockup shots of what the whole lot will look like when i've welded/brazed it all together:

Ignore the angle, couldn't get it to sit straight for the photo.

I so do hope that I don't mess this bit up, and it's a shame that no-one will see those beautiful welds on the core again and only see my frankenstein-esque ones.

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:33 pm

Very nice

Now just don't stuff it up

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:35 pm

bass_twitch · Post by **bass_twitch** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:36 pm

Not going to lie... I'm excited!

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:44 pm

That looks absolute tits!

love it

(o) (o)

clint111 · Post by **clint111** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:53 pm

Very innovative approach toward what you want to achieve.
Looking well planned, and your execution is inspiring too.

xj265 · Post by **xj265** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:18 pm

Fantastic

Liking where this is going

Kustom · Post by **Kustom** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:27 am

Looks sweet man good work

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:55 pm

I'm going to add temp senders to the charge cooler to keep an eye on before and after air temps. They are just the small cheap digital gauges that are for PC use but i've used them before on the last car and they are ok, had them in the lower din under the stereo mounted to a gloss black acrylic blanking plate and would probably do the same.
There's a few of them on ebay like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Ther ... 3cc0bfecd9

Question though is should I also fit them to the charge cooler water end tanks if I have room in my din slot (4 gauges just for the charge cooler, 2 for air 2 for water) or is this overkill and would it look silly?

Here's a pic of two fitted to my last car.

Post by **aza013** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:56 pm

That looks great

, but I have a question

would it not restrict air flow?
I know that the air is getting pushed in there and will find it's own way but it would slow it down some.

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:46 pm

It would restrict airflow yes just like an intercooler does, but you are supposed to get less pressure drop with these liquid/air cores - something like 0.1psi drop instead of 0.5psi upwards.
In my application due to my choice of charger (which i'm already going to be pushing past it's normal operating capacity at high rpm due to over-running it) I need as little pressure drop as possible. Also don't want to have to pressurise the pipes that would be leading to and from an intercooler which is something that always concerned me on my last build.

Or do you see a flaw in my plan that I wouldn't hit if I went with a front mount intercooler?
Or are you thinking yes of course there will be a restriction but it's better to have the restriction way before it enters the intake plenum?

Post by **aza013** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:29 pm

It's just a question as I am a student when it comes down to this

as I have always been NA.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:31 pm

Wow dude, looks like a lot of thought and planning went into this, coming along very nicely - looking forward to the end resuslt dyno

Keep up the good work, good to see someone is getting it done!

Shane001 · Post by **Shane001** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:45 pm

Rob Furniss wrote:There's a few of them on ebay like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Ther ... 3cc0bfecd9

Loving the progress on this build. Can't wait to see the results

Very interested in these temp sensors. What voltage are they? Being PC I'd expect 5v?
Where do you wire them into the FTO for a 5v power feed?

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