Just got done with the Zbrown radiator/fan setup and Garrett intercooler build. As is the usual for me, there is some real nice work and some ugly booger welds. Turned out pretty good over all.
Couple pics of the old setup for reference:
The new core is the "1140 horsepower" 22x14x4.5 inch piece. End tanks both have air diverters as I will likely reverse the flow when I change turbo setups.
I welded the bend to the passenger side to snake passed the air filter easier and not have to worry about having to get in there to access a coupler.
This thing is massive next to the old ebay core.
Mounted and finished with ducting:
The bumper cover fits nice and tight around everything, almost to tight. It has to be pushed up flush to the fender now, it won't just set in place like before.
The radiator is sealed to the intercooler on the sides and has an air dam underneath. I might add something to the top later if I feel like it needs it.
I gained a ton of room for the s480 that will eventually go on.
The new intercooler was about 13lbs heavier than the last. Probably gained 15-20lbs overall with this new setup.
Went out testing last night and this new cooler is awesome. Ambient temp was ~65*. First run car was heat soaked. IAT's went from 95 to 81* over an 8th mile. After the car cooled down more I only saw a 2* rise in IAT's.
It seems to be flowing more from looking at past data logs with the same boost settings. I won't really know until I can turn it all the way up on a good surface.
