Air/Water Intercooler

[FoxGT]

You have to consider how much power the compressor takes. Even the most efficient ones take around 3hp. That would take one heck of an electric motor to run that. With cars you have a decent volume of water to keep cool & you have to keep in mind that water is getting heat introduced to it 100% of the time. The ambient air aswell as the heat from the compressor. Computers don't require nearly as much. I've never played with the idea of using an electric compressor because of the power demand, it may be worth looking into & there could be a way around it.

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[Fobra]

The trick to a/w is consistency... the air is nice because its maintenance free. However if you run the right size exchanger and pump, the a/w would be more effective imo. I like a/a, dont get me wrong... and in a street app it is best most systems. But I know some guys w/ big power street cars and a/w is necessary

[FoxGT]

I'd say if I didn't mind the weight & cost of one set up properly I would pick air/water, but I'm a fan of cutting & welding to make a big air/air fit.
Like this ranger... It's an old pic, but gives the idea.


(yes the end tanks had to be modified)

[zero2005]

my idea was to cool the water while idling, cruising or otherwise, then turn the system off when needed. basically like storing up the cool in the water before using it. this way the stress isnt there.

i found a kit that uses the existing AC unit in what looks like a in series unit to cool the water before it goes to the AC evap. its called the "killer chiller". its like 650$ though, thats my only complaint. but once i get a decent system and dont have anything else to spend money on i'll prolly consider it.