Intercooler data? CFM flow? Pressure drop figures?

[nitrorocket]

You guys don't need custom end tanks, you only need the cores welded onto the stock end tanks. ours are not like the smaller version of our cars where they have plastic end tanks. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.

[DHall1]

This is correct and the path that Sean has for our kit. He wants to use our end tanks. Its that core he has that makes the end product work so well. Numbers dont lie and he had those cores built to a very specific spec and had 90 sets made.

You guys don't need custom end tanks, you only need the cores welded onto the stock end tanks. ours are not like the smaller version of our cars where they have plastic end tanks. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.

[lswing]

You guys don't need custom end tanks, you only need the cores welded onto the stock end tanks. ours are not like the smaller version of our cars where they have plastic end tanks. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.

Wouldn't you need wider end tanks at the core to take advantage of the deeper IC depth, and get more flow?

Like this...

[nitrorocket]

I measured my end tanks and they are 3.5" x 9.5". That's why I'm going to use a 3.5" x 9.5" x 10" tall core.

[jibberjive]

This is correct and the path that Sean has for our kit. He wants to use our end tanks. Its that core he has that makes the end product work so well. Numbers dont lie and he had those cores built to a very specific spec and had 90 sets made.

His IC's are an excellent value proposition, and that's where their strength lies. The cores aren't anything special though (though he had them spec'd to a certain size or whatever). And Jeff's (flyboy) tests regarding the flow are done well, but, regarding the chart where both the flow and IAT's were plotted together, the IAT data was far from being a controlled experiment like the flow data. I wouldn't use that chart as the end-all, be-all, especially for the RS6 where both the stock and aftermarket IC core sizes and end tank designs are different than the 2.7t.

But, like I said, Sean's products are generally a good value proposition, so more options were never a bad thing.

[Korben007]

I have talked to Sean about this as well. I will gladly buy a set if the price is right. What is the core size SRM is using? Same as the S4? Would like some down pipes from him as well but he said he would need the car for fitment.

[DHall1]

He is 3hrs from me.

We are using my car for the final mockup and intercoolers test fit.

Iam up for down pipes next.

[jibberjive]

With you car there, it may make sense (for him) to mock up a set that doesn't require stock RS6 end tanks, as I have a feeling there is going to be some forced induction retrofits soon for 4.2 A6's, and those cars that would need intercoolers and obviously won't have the stock intercoolers to pull the end tanks from.

[SteveKen]

Any status on this before I go and start shopping for a TIG welder?

[DHall1]

Hang on

My ICs have been at SRM all week. This is moving forward

Any status on this before I go and start shopping for a TIG welder?

[jibberjive]

Sean of SRM is in the process of making the end tanks as of a last Wed.

[SteveKen]

Thanks for the update folks. I still wouldn't mind getting another welder, though.

[P1054]

I just so happen to have my stock intercoolers laying around, after having very recently removed them. I'm really interested to see how this experiment turns out, I might look into getting mine redone, or potentially selling them if someone else wants to. Keep us updated on the results!

[DHall1]

Ok, my intercoolers will be done this weekend.

Im driving up next Fri to test...fit....retest.

Dyno 3 runs on stock ICs. Data log and measure heat and IAT.

Install ICs

Dyno 3 runs same as before. Same day same dyno same car.

What the heck....I may snap a picture or two and take the GoPro just for fun.

Any questions?

[Avus-RS6]

I had AMD put new cores between the stock end tanks. Cost was $750 and I believe the cores are the same size as their B5 S4 units which are proven to 600+++ awhp. My RS6 should be a modest 500+ awhp once I have water/meth injection intstalled this month!

[MaxRS6]

Ok, my intercoolers will be done this weekend.

Im driving up next Fri to test...fit....retest.

Dyno 3 runs on stock ICs. Data log and measure heat and IAT.

Install ICs

Dyno 3 runs same as before. Same day same dyno same car.

What the heck....I may snap a picture or two and take the GoPro just for fun.

Any questions?

Got update?

[SteveKen]

Ok, my intercoolers will be done this weekend.

Im driving up next Fri to test...fit....retest.

Dyno 3 runs on stock ICs. Data log and measure heat and IAT.

Install ICs

Dyno 3 runs same as before. Same day same dyno same car.

What the heck....I may snap a picture or two and take the GoPro just for fun.

Any questions?

Any news???

[SteveKen]

Ok, my intercoolers will be done this weekend.

Im driving up next Fri to test...fit....retest.

Dyno 3 runs on stock ICs. Data log and measure heat and IAT.

Install ICs

Dyno 3 runs same as before. Same day same dyno same car.

What the heck....I may snap a picture or two and take the GoPro just for fun.

Any questions?

I'm guessing this hasn't come to fruition?