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Old 11-24-2008, 05:08 PM   #60 (permalink)
instarx
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Originally Posted by vtec-e View Post
I'm no scientist but how about this for an experiment: Block the intercooler with cardboard. This should eliminate any temp differences that would or wouldn't cause a pressure drop. Of course, a pre/post temp measurement would be handy, if only to make sure the IC is insulated enough. Then if there IS a pressure drop across the IC then it's because of the physical restriction in the IC. If there isn't a pressure drop, then it's due to a lack of cooling. Just my two cents. I'd hate to see things get nasty here.

ollie
That would work. You wouldn't want to run it like that forever, but eliminating the temperature variable would allow measurement of the restrictive pressure drop (if any) across the IC. Unfortunately neither ConnClark nor I own the car.

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