LSA intercooler delete - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

acstudios · 08-03-2019, 11:49 PM

Hey guys, we picked up a few LSA tubs recently and are outfitting a '10 2/SS with a 6.2 to LSA type spec (Texas Speed cam however) and considering using the other on a 6.0 swap in a 81 T/A. The T/A is the issue as it physically doesn't have the room for the heat exchanger so we're considering trying to intercool it with meth/water alone. We're also looking to take the boost down from 9 to around 7 to control heat as well as save the driveline.

I'm wondering if anyone has any data regarding the IAT temps pre/post meth injection. That's obviously only 1 part of it, but it would give me a better idea of how effective it would be. We would still need to get an idea of how hot it would run without the intercooler, but I'm not sure how to determine that quite yet.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

RyangAsh · 08-13-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by acstudios

Hey guys, we picked up a few LSA tubs recently and are outfitting a '10 2/SS with a 6.2 to LSA type spec (Texas Speed cam however) and considering using the other on a 6.0 swap in a 81 T/A. The T/A is the issue as it physically doesn't have the room for the heat exchanger so we're considering trying to intercool it with meth/water alone. We're also looking to take the boost down from 9 to around 7 to control heat as well as save the driveline.

I'm wondering if anyone has any data regarding the IAT temps pre/post meth injection. That's obviously only 1 part of it, but it would give me a better idea of how effective it would be. We would still need to get an idea of how hot it would run without the intercooler, but I'm not sure how to determine that quite yet.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

There is room for a custom build heat exchanger setup, that's the route I would take. Something in those lower two grill openings.

hammdo · 08-13-2019, 02:44 PM

I would not delete the brick but I’m not sure what your intentions are for your build.

My build has everything I did to get mine ready for road courses:

Multiple hxs, intercooler pumps, cooling mods, E85, meth, etc. too much to detail in a single post.

If you have time (it has 5 years of mods), read it over...

-Don

d454brisson · 08-14-2019, 09:49 PM

81 TA should be plenty of room in front of the core support. removing the IC seems like neutering the motor so much why even use it.

Maybe interchiller if you cant find room. With my old 80 if you pull the support under the urethane there's tons of room for a chiller or IC or do a fiberglass fascia and hide it in there.

silversleeper · 08-14-2019, 10:30 PM

Reminds me of when a few wanted the looks of the 6-71 blower on their cars to look like the big boys at the drive in or shows but had the internal rotors taken out so they were simply empty shell cases that did nothing.

08-03-2019, 11:49 PM	#1
acstudios Drives: 08 CTS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 17	LSA intercooler delete Hey guys, we picked up a few LSA tubs recently and are outfitting a '10 2/SS with a 6.2 to LSA type spec (Texas Speed cam however) and considering using the other on a 6.0 swap in a 81 T/A. The T/A is the issue as it physically doesn't have the room for the heat exchanger so we're considering trying to intercool it with meth/water alone. We're also looking to take the boost down from 9 to around 7 to control heat as well as save the driveline. I'm wondering if anyone has any data regarding the IAT temps pre/post meth injection. That's obviously only 1 part of it, but it would give me a better idea of how effective it would be. We would still need to get an idea of how hot it would run without the intercooler, but I'm not sure how to determine that quite yet. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

08-13-2019, 02:44 PM	#3
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	I would not delete the brick but I’m not sure what your intentions are for your build. My build has everything I did to get mine ready for road courses: Multiple hxs, intercooler pumps, cooling mods, E85, meth, etc. too much to detail in a single post. If you have time (it has 5 years of mods), read it over... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 08-13-2019 at 08:43 PM.

08-14-2019, 09:49 PM	#4
d454brisson Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 345	81 TA should be plenty of room in front of the core support. removing the IC seems like neutering the motor so much why even use it. Maybe interchiller if you cant find room. With my old 80 if you pull the support under the urethane there's tons of room for a chiller or IC or do a fiberglass fascia and hide it in there.

08-14-2019, 10:30 PM	#5
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,486	Reminds me of when a few wanted the looks of the 6-71 blower on their cars to look like the big boys at the drive in or shows but had the internal rotors taken out so they were simply empty shell cases that did nothing.