Forced Induction Interchiller Impressions

[97ChameleonTA]

Originally Posted by ZL1Kid_AL

So this uses the A/C control as the activation switch for the interchiller? or is the chiller always on regardless?
I like the 50/50 design. Very nice to get cooling in the cabin and for the fluid at the same time

This kit runs in parallel with the cars A/C system. If the A/C is on, this system is providing cooling to the intercooler. It also allows you to turn off the cabin A/C to get a larger benefit to the intercooler if you choose. And further, it allows you to bypass the heat exchanger for an even greater cooling effect. This is all accomplished via two switches that you place in the cabin.

[97ChameleonTA]

Originally Posted by 2NASSTY

Awesome write up and results Marty!! I've been waiting to see this Man. Was tempted to get a Custom ice tank in the trunk. Not now!!

Gotta get through the holidays and tax season to pull the trigger, but you got me SOLD Buddy.

Great job of GEN F-GTS of making this available to us! Thank you

Thanks Chett! Gotta find all the ways we can to beat the Florida heat.

[jayno20]

I'm curious to know how hard install is...

[97ChameleonTA]

Originally Posted by jayno20

I'm curious to know how hard install is...

It really was quite easy. Everything went in with simple hand tools. Like I mention in the write-up, the hardest part was cutting the crash bar. I used an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel and it took me about an hour. If I had access to a plasma cutter it would have taken 10 minutes. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a little video I made (excuse the quality and the cough) showing the install.

[EvilZL1]

yea im curious on the cost now

[GenF-GTS]

Originally Posted by arnerriso

I am like you I just do not like having to carry a ice chest full of ice to the track

That and ice melts once the car is started this continues to cool it down

[BattleScarredSoldier]

Originally Posted by GenF-GTS

The interchiller is cooling your intercooler fluid this has no effect on engine coolant for the actual engine block which is what your 160 thermostat is for.

With the AC gas known as R134a the system is recharged to the point where neither the chiller or cabin evaporator suffer.

the R134a is split 50/50 between your cabin and the chiller, when the competition solenoid is installed you have ON/OFF control of the solenoid can dedicate all of the R134a to just the chiller only which results in even colder temps and in addition allows you to use the system on a drag track, since you are not allowed to leak condensation on the track which would normally happen if you used your AC....the condensation would form on the cabin evaporator and drip, with the solenoid this wont happen.

Your cabin evaporator has a temperature cut out of 37.4F when the evaporator reaches this point the AC compressor will go into a cycle mode turning on and off based on temp, you inside the cabin never even notice this happening. Whilst this is happening the chiller is also being cycled on and off, thus the temp for IAT2 will sit around 55-59F it never really goes below or above this amount in any climate.

Cabin AC is unaffected as said before the system charge is enough that you will never suffer or feel hot, if anything it reaches min evaporator temps faster.

I've been in 105.8F and was completely comfortable my IAT2 was 60F with the it split 50/50 cabin/chiller when i went chiller only i got it down to 51F but soon turned the cabin back on as it was hot, but i just wanted to see how low i could get it in such a hot temp.

Thanks for the reply, and also thanks for the quick email reply on the pricing. It falls right into my February budget for fun stuff. You will have my money in Feb!

[GenF-GTS]

Originally Posted by BattleScarredSoldier

Thanks for the reply, and also thanks for the quick email reply on the pricing. It falls right into my February budget for fun stuff. You will have my money in Feb!

No problem I look forward to doing another ZL1 system for you.

[EvilZL1]

I hate its in the crash bar myself, but where else could you mount it?

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by EvilZL1

I hate its in the crash bar myself, but where else could you mount it?

I thought the smaller unit was able to be installed without cutting the crash bar?

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by jayno20

I thought the smaller unit was able to be installed without cutting the crash bar?

And that is a no go for me. Don't want to be cutting the crash bar. I'm sure I could re-enforce it, but not something I'd have the time for...

-Don

[hammdo]

Yea, I have the ZL1 front bumper on my SS, like the idea though...

-Don

[2013 ZL1 #7860]

Originally Posted by hammdo

And that is a no go for me. Don't want to be cutting the crash bar. I'm sure I could re-enforce it, but not something I'd have the time for...

-Don

You could try something like they did in this article. Under the air filter location vertically mounted.

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...ooler-install/

Cutting the crash bar was not very difficult and I think my 18" Extreme Active Interchiller install came out perfect!

[EvilZL1]

It would be professionally done if I go through with it. My heart out drop if I mess up the cut in the crash bar