trackmagic 4 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Need some info on what has worked for a "radiator" in fitting a chargecooler to the early Esprit. I have the original chargecooler but no specs on size of the heat exchanger (front) it would have been fitted to. Thanks, Jeff Quote www.espritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
t70 16 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I used the "rear-heater-core" from a 1991 ford econoline van... and mounted it under the front rad cover, just behind the front lip spoiler Quote Modifying esprit's.. now that's fun..PS... I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC.. I Have chosen to help those in need, in the past and must not be construed as being a certified technician. Link to post Share on other sites
AJay 1 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I have used the original SE chargecooler radiator. It needed a little bit of fettling to the radiator cowling.. But fits perfectly now and is all lotus.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trackmagic 4 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Thanks for the input. jeff Quote www.espritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit Aviation 2 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 A friend is DTA injecting/chargecooling/turbocharging his S2. He's using the original A/C condenser. It is not finished yet, so there is no data to support it's effectiveness. He will have a sensor for incoming and outgoing air temps from the chargecooler when it is up and running. Lee Quote KILL THE RUST! RUST REMOVAL Link to post Share on other sites
stagowner 0 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 A friend is DTA injecting/chargecooling/turbocharging his S2. He's using the original A/C condenser. It is not finished yet, so there is no data to support it's effectiveness. He will have a sensor for incoming and outgoing air temps from the chargecooler when it is up and running. Lee Can you clarify something, Does fitting a Chargecooler to a std LC turbo - simply give more power due to the cooler air into the engine - or are you changing other things ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit Aviation 2 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) Yes, more cool dense air will provide more oxygen, but you must add proportionally more fuel along w/it. I've not done it myself. Mine is still non-chargecooled; however, the carb jetting should probably be addressed. I believe there are posts relating to chargecooling carbed cars. If fitting one, I would strongly suggest using a air/fuel ratio meter w/ a wideband O2 sensor to make decisions on jetting. Edited October 11, 2007 by Esprit Aviation Quote KILL THE RUST! RUST REMOVAL Link to post Share on other sites
trackmagic 4 Posted October 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 How to "feel" the benefits of chargecooling? In driving your car on a crisp cool day (low outside air temp) as opposed to high outside air temp and you notice the car feels like is has more "pep, power, better throttle response, etc" you are feeling the benefits of what cooling the intake charge can make to your Esprit. Cool dense air packs more punch. Also If anyone has a parts page for the chargecooler Esprit and can email that to me so I can get some part numbers that would be great. Thanks, Jeff Quote www.espritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
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