Where are the inlet temps being measured at? Right after the MAF? I've often been concerned about my inlet temps but have not experienced detonation.
With the 3.2" Supercoupe factory pulley, it was just barely rubbing the hood. So I bet I have just under a half inch clearance with Tim's pulley (I think its a 2.5", so 3.2-2.5=.7 .7/2=.35 inches.).
I'm running 50/50 mixture w/m. Yes, the Intercooler and water/meth are the best. I went with water/meth to avoid exactly where I'm at. A good idea gone bad. Doh!
I'm still in a bit of shock. I shouldn't be too surprised. This is not good.
I think I'll measure up externally for the IC as best I can, plumb for the IC and bring in the air/water ic of a size that's best guess. Then I can pull the adapter plate off and take it in to a fabricator that can hopefully turn it around quickly.
Tim, I think I'll be taking you up on the hood.
I just have to wonder if its worth it on my old truck.
I think your right JD. Just too much. The hood supports would have to be cut. Then there's more issues. I don't want to do a body lift, and the only other option is cutting hood supports.
Tim would be able to give me a pretty good idea on what would happen cutting up the hood once he looked at it.
The nos solution sounds like the best route to go.
Chopping the brace isn't a big deal imo. I can add bracing back into it, and use a heavier gauge steel for the risers. I would have to cut about 8 or so inches upwards from the front of the hood, and raise it up from there. It shouldn't be to hard, I have don't worse. The roll pan took a bit to do, and it looks factory.
http://www.bellintercoolers.com/_pages/coreLiquidCore.html
If I could wedge a 2" by 6" intercooler in with minor fabrication I might have something. If I could sink it about an inch in to the existing mount, Id only be up another inch and a quarter.
I cant believe I'm considering this.
Your solution was great. I wish there was a custom IC already built for my Supercoupe M90.