Whipple IC coolant volume

[STCOWBOY]

Anyone know an estimated volume of the coolant once I've installed the Whipple IC?
Any tips, pre fill?
What coolant are you running?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Uhhhh…huh?

 

[GearHead_1]

Hmmm... what?

I think you'll find most members use air as the "coolant" and unlimited volume is usually best.

Seriously though, are you talking about draining the antifreeze when installing the Whipple?

 

[Crisisballer17]

I believe, if I'm not mistaken that, 3 quarts of blinker fluid should suffice to get it back within spec.

Don't quote me on it though.

 

[TMac]

Don't forget to replace the muffler bearings. Very important in a clean installation. Seriously, we're kidding you- best you get a professional to do your installation.

 

[zdubyadubya]

Im trying real hard to figure out if this post is sarcasm. If so, its pretty hilarious and they certainly got a few people. If not, could you imagine if they tried to fill the IC with antifreeze... the engine damage that would create is mind-boggling...

 

[STCOWBOY]

 

[F=MA]

And the headlight return springs !!

 

[twin001]

Anyone know an estimated volume of the coolant once I've installed the Whipple IC?
Any tips, pre fill?
What coolant are you running?

not sure if this is a sarcastic post or not, but I'll treat it as OP is serious.

The intercooler (or IC) is an air-to-air heat exchanger (or HX). Your radiator is a water-to-air HX in which ambient air flows over the core and pulls heat from the water/glycol mix. The hot, pressurized air (or "charge air") that comes out of your turbocharger discharge is routed through the IC to cool it down before it hits your cylinders. Not all ICs are equal however. A bad design can have significant pressure drop and/or poor heat transfer capability. Hotter charge air = more prone to pre-ignition or "knock", which is why we want an efficient IC. Your IC does not require fluids or routine maintenance. I try to make sure there are no large bugs splattered on it.