Thread: Hybrid Phenolic Intercooler Aluminum/Phenolic w/ VW radiator install

2 resistors 15 ohms each or 7.5 ohms as shown in parallel. About 5 volts to the pump with key on. Actual pressure switch (not vacuum) changes at about 1/4 psi. I can blow in tube and get it to change states.

With vacuum pump runs slow with power through resistors.
With boost pressure switch closes and bypasses resistors and pump gets 14 volts
Theory is to keep the radiator and supply line cold as possible but have the fluid moving slowly.

Looking at insulation CAI, need a black insulated pizza bag.

Would wrapping it in reflectix help?

Originally Posted by buickman104

Would wrapping it in reflectix help?

I think it would, just trying to find something that is good up to 160 degrees and looks good.



Don't think this will take the heat.

Well, I liked your intake idea and decided to build a w body version of your intake. Let me know what you think?

Why not just wrap your manifolds and / or crossover

Originally Posted by 91parkave

Why not just wrap your manifolds and / or crossover

The inline CAI works great but it's aluminum and conduct heat really fast. Just looking for a little air insulation. Want to keep the temperature within 15 degrees of outside temperature.

Wrapping exhaust manifolds isn't recommended, can cause cracks in the welds.

Originally Posted by buickman104

Well, I liked your intake idea and decided to build a w body version of your intake. Let me know what you think?

Nice.

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

The inline CAI works great but it's aluminum and conduct heat really fast. Just looking for a little air insulation. Want to keep the temperature within 15 degrees of outside temperature.

Wrapping exhaust manifolds isn't recommended, can cause cracks in the welds.

No cracks man, I've been wrapped for years no cracks. Others would say the same.

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CU98 radiator $49.99 on eBay. Looks like it has the sensor port plugged. Free shipping.

Looking for smaller pulleys (2.8 and 2.9).

Running a 3.0 now with no KR, I think I can take it to 2.8 with only front Plog and rear ported exhaust manifold. Rest of the exhaust is stock.

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

Looking for smaller pulleys (2.8 and 2.9).

Running a 3.0 now with no KR, I think I can take it to 2.8 with only front Plog and rear ported exhaust manifold. Rest of the exhaust is stock.

Not even running a U-Bend Delete or DP?! If so, that's impressive...

SSEi's don't have U-bend.

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

SSEi's don't have U-bend.

Forgive me haha.. are the stock manifolds/crossover similar to the GTPs?

Originally Posted by 97AutoXVette

Forgive me haha.. are the stock manifolds/crossover similar to the GTPs?

They are identical. From what I can tell. I cannot tell any difference between mine and GP ones.

Rear manifold and downpipe are different then GP. They are not interchangeable with the GP.

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

Rear manifold and downpipe are different then GP. They are not interchangeable with the GP.

Really? Other than mine having a second manifold thing and a port for the airpump they look identical.

Well i knew the downpipe was different

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

Looking for smaller pulleys (2.8 and 2.9).

Running a 3.0 now with no KR, I think I can take it to 2.8 with only front Plog and rear ported exhaust manifold. Rest of the exhaust is stock.

On stock injectors?

I have 42# but not installed yet.

Originally Posted by sseilmnop

I have 42# but not installed yet.

or tuned