How high is the the air temperature in IC?

[Bernard Littau]

> How high can temperature in the inlet of intercoller reach?  What about
> outlet? I am fitting bypass valve and need to find appropriate materials
>
> (metal is not always available).
>

Hi Konstantin,

I have not seen temperatures beyond what the cooling system would see.
Thus, silicone radiator hose works just fine.   I have on my 5ktq the FLF
5515 hose in 1" for the bypass, 2" for various fittings between the turbo
exit and the IC, and 3" for the IC to TB.  Here is a link to a place that
has reasonable prices and will ship small lengths:
http://kustomparts.safeshopper.com/185/cat185.htm?598

I also bought a 3" hose from these guys.  Have not used it yet -- its my
spare IC to TB hose.  It is purported to be a high temperature silicone
hose:
http://www.bakerprecision.com/purosil7.htm

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA
'88 5ktq