Intercooler water supply
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Thinking of feeding my intercoolers with water pressure generated by the transome mounted pickup vs using another stage on the water pump. Would plumb from the transom, into a strainer with a pop off valve and into the intercooler and back out. Anyone ever had any experience with this set up? Did it work ok? Any feedback greatly appreciated!
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yeah i was told that it affect the idle when the intercooler is pumped by the water pump. I do all intercoolers from the bottom of the boat.regular fresh water pick-up thru sea strainer in to the intercooler. phil
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Originally Posted by H2oRigger
yeah i was told that it affect the idle when the intercooler is pumped by the water pump. I do all intercoolers from the bottom of the boat.regular fresh water pick-up thru sea strainer in to the intercooler. phil
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Smitty I am not sure what H2O rigger does but in the past I have dropped the back edge of the pickup maybe 3/16" or so
below the bottom. Front edge angled up to be flush or slightly above bottom.
below the bottom. Front edge angled up to be flush or slightly above bottom.