Even on the new updated version of the forge intercooler the temp sensor will still need to be removed? Or is that still not known due to it still being in production?
Temp sensor bracket will need to be removed on either. The width of the both FMIC's won't allow it to be retain. It's will too close to the face of the FMIC. Even if you remove the collapsible bumper with the bracket intact, install the either FMIC it's the width won't allow for its use.I am almost positive it will still need to be removed. Red would know better than I.
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-Mike
I think the idea of a larger intercooler for our cars is essential. But I won't be doing it until I find an aftermarket one that isn't black.
This has probably been mentioned already, but all you people who have installed a BLACK painted intercooler have just REDUCED the performance of your cars.
The only potential benefit with these aftermarket black intercoolers is that they have a larger volume than the standard fitment.
With reference to these few videos, you will see.
You don't have to watch all of the third one with the Aussie guy which goes a bit in depth.
One additional thought; The test videos as provided controlled producer static tests and not vary well conducted. They do not take in consideration the given air flow at a particular speed, over the entire intercooler. Utilizing a house fan and a hair dryer will not adequately demonstrate the necessary air flow from the compressor into the intercooler. It is not equal to or surpassing the incoming CFM from the compressor or airflow and thru and over intercooler as a whole. Otherwise, the testing is flawed.
Intercooler size and mandrel bends matter here.
The in intake temperatures, will vary drastically with the incoming air stream and CFM of the compress during road use. To say, painting the intercooler black hinders, its ability to exchange heat is a bit far fetched considering the methodology used to prove the video producers point.
Additionally, the third video has no technical results backing the of an actual comments, just an author's point of view. No direct test was utilized, only a mention of one test conducted by an independent qualified tester.
I can do the same tests loading the results in my favor to prove my point, just as the first two videos have demonstrated. Nothing is conclusive with these videos, other than the static testing under their controlled test procedures. The intercooler in question needs to be tested, as it's was designed to be utilized.
A hair dryer does not provide the same amount of CFM as the compressor, nor will it demonstrate the variations in heating and cooling experienced by nominal operating conditions of the engine and car.
All very good points
However, when all is said and done. An unpainted aluminium (aluminum) intercooler (heat exchanger) will always perform its duty better than that of a black one regardless of size and flow rate through it when the vehicle is in motion.
If anyone in top level motor sport, or in the motor industry in general, thought that a black coated intercooler was better than raw aluminium, the intercoolers would be black. And as far as we can tell from just these three videos, they're not.