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Intercooler or chargecooler - HughF_UK - 11-24-2010
I've been playing with a tape measure up front in the w201 and there isn't a whole lot of room for a big intercooler under the front...
So, got thinking about using the standard 3" chargecoolers that are floating about on ebay at the mo... I see a few people on here have used them, and a close friend has two of them on his boat and they seem to work well.
It would keep things a bit less cramped up front...
Any thoughts?
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - muuris - 11-24-2010
First thought is.. what do you mean by chargecooler vs intercooler, aren't they the very same thing? Perhaps you mean water-to-air vs air-to-air coolers?
I've seen decent intercoolers on W201s. As they are simple and cheap, I'd put one, too.
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - HughF_UK - 11-24-2010
Muuris,
That's exactly what I mean, yes.
Thanks for the link.
Hugh
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - ForcedInduction - 11-24-2010
An air-water intercooler is the best option for packaging and cools every bit as well as an air-air intercooler. It can have a much smaller working surface thanks to water's higher density and greater heat capacity. Don't skimp on the radiator though, go as large as you can fit.
If you use a tube type it needs to be at least half the area of the A/C condenser (about 300sq. inches). If you use a radiator style something at least 50sq. inches (from a motorcycle for example) will work.
A transmission cooler will not be remotely big enough, it needs to reject enough heat to get the water as near to ambient as possible at full heat input.
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - George3soccer - 11-24-2010
Would the stock ac condensor unit work as the tube type.
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - ForcedInduction - 11-24-2010
Yes, thats exactly what I use. Even after a hard run the lower 1/3 of it has always been cool to the touch.
For a pump, the circulation pump used on every MB's heater system is just about the right flow. A fluid reservoir isn't needed but you do need an expansion (air) tank.
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - winmutt - 11-29-2010
Check the W201 forums, there is a number of people who have AA ic however AWIC is still the best option.
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - George3soccer - 11-29-2010
you mean 190rev.net
RE: Intercooler or chargecooler - winmutt - 11-29-2010
That is one. Even benzworld would be a good one. PP and bw are good for different reasons, I like the segmentation by chassis in bw.