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Old 06-12-2009, 04:54 PM
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Is there a reason to have the a2w inside opposed to it being under the hood. Besides limited space is this the only reason? I'm currently in the build process and would like to know before I start. Thanks
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allows you to put ice/water in a cell and pump freezing cold water through colder temps
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ahh I see. Cool Thanks a lot.
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curious but what is your build consist of? like power levels and such
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curious but what is your build consist of? like power levels and such
408 with s480 turbo. Looking to make 1000 to the wheels.
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sounds similar....
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there are many ATA that would meet your needs
this is my ATW
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Originally Posted by stangeater01
there are many ATA that would meet your needs
this is my ATW
I'm going to get a pt a2w core from a member here and build the rest. I've never built one but it looks some what simple. I did a quick search and couldnt find anything on building them. Does anybody have any opinions on how to build it.
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Originally Posted by vicalma03
Is there a reason to have the a2w inside opposed to it being under the hood. Besides limited space is this the only reason? I'm currently in the build process and would like to know before I start. Thanks

are you talking about the intercooler itself or the water tank. Im asuming your talking about the intercooer itself. I would like to know the same question. being mounted in the front nose would the intercooler sweat on the outside and start dripping water on the track due to it being cold on the inside and warm on the outside, " condensation"?
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mine is in the nose...don't see any issue other than weight transfer/ space availability
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Originally Posted by Fireball
mine is in the nose...don't see any issue other than weight transfer/ space availability
I seen your set up right infront of the right front wheel right. do your intercooler sweat?
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whats better a2w or a2a????
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Originally Posted by LS1will
whats better a2w or a2a????
A2w for racing (performance) but A2A for street use (no Ice or draining needed)
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but what if i drive back and forth to work and race on weekends?
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I would say A2A... what are your HP goals? My car has a good A2A and makes over 1000HP... and is street legal!
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jus want a good 500 for now till i get rearend then 800+

this is on a c5 vette 408 single turbo
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nice vid btw buddy i luv how the car sits when preload and jumps out the hole
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Originally Posted by ls1will
jus want a good 500 for now till i get rearend then 800+

this is on a c5 vette 408 single turbo

ata imo
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Originally Posted by LS1will
jus want a good 500 for now till i get rearend then 800+

this is on a c5 vette 408 single turbo
A2A at that power level IMO
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Originally Posted by bumpin_records
I seen your set up right infront of the right front wheel right. do your intercooler sweat?
I minimize precooling it for that reason...learned a trick though...supposedly coating the I/C with truck bed liner will insulate it and keep it from sweating.


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