How To: Automatic Intercooler Sprayer (boost referenced) - Page 5

ucbsti · 04-21-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykl

So I can install a JDM button in place of the stock button and the intercooler sprayer will simply run non stop on a loop?

For some reason I feel a little dumb asking this question. Like the answer is so obvious that I should know already... but don't.

I honestly don't care if it references boost or not. If I can just turn on the sprayer when I drive onto the track and then turn it off when I exit the track I'm perfectly happy.

Thats excatly how the JDM button works. Simple on/off switch for constant flow

Mykl · 04-21-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ucbsti

Thats excatly how the JDM button works. Simple on/off switch for constant flow

Beautiful. That's all the capability I need. I take it that it'll just plug into the wires left when you take out the USDM switch?

How long do you think the stock water tank will last if you run it non stop? All I need is about 25 minutes in between each fill-up.

Stee · 04-21-2006, 01:22 PM

If you need 25 minutes of spray time, you might be a perfect candidate for a Spec C water tank, which holds 12 liters. I think that's about 3x the capacity of the stock tank.

Mykl · 04-21-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stee

If you need 25 minutes of spray time, you might be a perfect candidate for a Spec C water tank, which holds 12 liters. I think that's about 3x the capacity of the stock tank.

That's a good idea, I might have to do that.

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Originally Posted by nhluhr

FYI - the pump is not rated for continuous flow. They warn of the pump overheating when used for long continuous bursts.

Is the Spec-C pump better able to handle this type of (ab)use?

Mykl · 04-21-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nhluhr

the pump that came on my SpecC tank was identical to the pump on my stock tank (at least I have a spare).

So Subaru doesn't recommend running it full time yet they provide a tank large enough to run it non stop and even provide the capability in some of their cars to do it?

That's wierd. I think I'll do it anyway... and if the pump dies, I'll replace it.

Snax · 04-21-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nhluhr

No - but then, there are no setups discussed thus far in the thread that turn off when you run out.

That's actually fairly easy. Just hook up the constant-on circuit through a relay that throws open when the low level light illuminates. The constant-on shuts off, but you still have momentary control for the remaining fluid.

VetteVert · 04-22-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nhluhr

FYI - the pump is not rated for continuous flow. They warn of the pump overheating when used for long continuous bursts.

I'm just looking for around 14 - 15 seconds of flow

VV

Thommyboy12183 · 04-22-2006, 04:38 PM

quick question if the top mount intercooler is replaced with a front mount intercooler how hard is it to change the spray accordingly

Stee · 04-26-2006, 07:12 PM

Food for thought:

I'm almost 100% positive the Impreza foglight switch is identical to the JDM autospray switch. For aesthetics and functionality, all you'd have to do is take off the front of stock USDM STI water spray switch(or just the small identifying tab that is easily removable) and swap it to the foglight switch. If you would like to have an indicator similar to the JDM switch, scrape off the black goo to make the 'IC' insignia transparent and knock out the black plastic that resides behind it inside the switch. This will enable the 'IC' letters to light up when activated.

Can anyone test this out to see if it's true?

LightWerkz · 04-26-2006, 07:14 PM

If someone wants to wire this up in my car, please let me know

Stee · 04-27-2006, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ESsTeAEyEe

If someone wants to wire this up in my car, please let me know

Ess,

I'll do it, and when I get the nutsack to go ahead and bake and paint my headlights, I know who to contact.

fullerton · 06-01-2006, 06:07 AM

i finally got around to doing this last night. took me some time because i didn't want to cannibalize the fog light's connector (for use with the "now truly" auto jdm ic switch), but i eventually said screw that and used it.

i have mine set about 6psi right now, and i think i will leave it there, pending the speed of my reservoir depletion. with 90° weather already in the midwest, the more spray the better.

***Turbineguy*** · 06-01-2006, 06:37 AM

^^^I did mine about a week ago and works like charm. I also cannabalized the fog light connector. I have mine set at about 8~9psi.

unrequited · 06-17-2006, 09:57 AM

That is hyper-sexy... I don't have the effort, or need for your automagic system, though it's amazing, so I think I just might take your wiring schematics and awesome pics just to add the JDM intercooler switch next to the OEM one for push-button OR always-on spray. Thanks!

fullerton · 06-17-2006, 02:48 PM

^you could just swap the us with jdp switch. you would still get the 2 second burst with a quick double click of the jdm switch.

fwiw- i have mine set at 6psi, and yesterday (a fun day) used about 36oz of water. i might move it up to 10 or so this weekend.

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04-21-2006, 01:22 PM	#63
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	If you need 25 minutes of spray time, you might be a perfect candidate for a Spec C water tank, which holds 12 liters. I think that's about 3x the capacity of the stock tank.

04-22-2006, 04:38 PM	#68
Thommyboy12183 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 silver STi Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 57 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	quick question if the top mount intercooler is replaced with a front mount intercooler how hard is it to change the spray accordingly

04-26-2006, 07:12 PM	#69
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Food for thought: I'm almost 100% positive the Impreza foglight switch is identical to the JDM autospray switch. For aesthetics and functionality, all you'd have to do is take off the front of stock USDM STI water spray switch(or just the small identifying tab that is easily removable) and swap it to the foglight switch. If you would like to have an indicator similar to the JDM switch, scrape off the black goo to make the 'IC' insignia transparent and knock out the black plastic that resides behind it inside the switch. This will enable the 'IC' letters to light up when activated. Can anyone test this out to see if it's true?

04-26-2006, 07:14 PM	#70
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,495 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	If someone wants to wire this up in my car, please let me know

06-01-2006, 06:07 AM	#72
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	i finally got around to doing this last night. took me some time because i didn't want to cannibalize the fog light's connector (for use with the "now truly" auto jdm ic switch), but i eventually said screw that and used it. i have mine set about 6psi right now, and i think i will leave it there, pending the speed of my reservoir depletion. with 90° weather already in the midwest, the more spray the better.

06-01-2006, 06:37 AM	#73
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,376 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	^^^I did mine about a week ago and works like charm. I also cannabalized the fog light connector. I have mine set at about 8~9psi.

06-17-2006, 09:57 AM	#74
unrequited Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 662 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	That is hyper-sexy... I don't have the effort, or need for your automagic system, though it's amazing, so I think I just might take your wiring schematics and awesome pics just to add the JDM intercooler switch next to the OEM one for push-button OR always-on spray. Thanks!