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Old 17-10-2012, 06:25 PM
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Hey guys,

Using the ol Intercooler sprayer trick on the Hilux. I figure in summer having the intake temps over the topmount would be pretty niffty as diesels tend too dislike and or destroy themselves having high EGTs.

First off, im assuming that lower intake temps will directly affect the Exhaust gas temps. Not looking for being able too make more power, just keep the EGT's down. Especially when the muddies are trying to plod through sand.

Secondly, how exactly would i wire up such a device? Would i be correct in saying id chuck 12V constant power too a relay, switch the relay with a manual switch under the dash and put the other side of the relay too the water pump that i would mount on the side of a fairly sizeable water bottle down the back of the tray? Throw the water lines from the pump straight up too some misters over the TMIC and not requiring a one way ball valve as gravity will do its job?

Also, wheres the best place to purchase a nice water pump/mister nozzels from? If there is a thread on this (as i have searched but came up with automatic types) can ya steer me in the direction.

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Yes run 12v to the relay and switch it from there, bunnings will have everything you need, any auto parts place will have a washer pump. Covs do a washer bottle, pump and wiring as a kit
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Bunnings Alfresco Fogger Kit for the spray nozzles.
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Better off fitting a 10/12" fan on a switch over or under the intercooler to suck/blow outside air over it, I bought one for the WRX offroader but never got around to fitting it, constant outside air instead of the occasional squirt of water which won't last that long should be much better.
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Better off fitting a 10/12" fan on a switch over or under the intercooler to suck/blow outside air over it, I bought one for the WRX offroader but never got around to fitting it, constant outside air instead of the occasional squirt of water which won't last that long should be much better.
This is what a lot of comp trucks running TD do as their slow speed means limited airflow. Misters will only cool if there's air flow, ie if your churning 33's through the sand at 40km/h i can't see two litres of water doing much for long.
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I have a nice ally water tank that might suit your application!
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how does the Rubber lip seal the tmic if its mounted like that? Shouldn't it be under the tmic not on top?

also I have those similar fans in my desktop comp KEK
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Wouldn't water be abit better off than fans on really hot summer days though?
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Could top up the spray reservoir with ice in summer to get an extra 5hp.
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