Cons of Interchiller - In humid environments

FULLTHROTTLERICK · Jul 27, 2023

scantone said:
Lol aint nobody got time for that

agreed and my wife will legit kill me for revving it up in the driveway during 1 of 3 of our kid's naps lol. I'll literally be driving around the hood w/no home until the 3 minute window between naps hahah

JKMTRX · Jul 27, 2023

TRXNUT said:
What happened to that thread with the Australian fella about chillers?? It was full of useful information until it went off the rails and turned into a pissing match lol.

Haha I forgot about that! No wonder I couldn’t find that thread.

JKMTRX · Jul 27, 2023

scantone said:
Lol aint nobody got time for that

Yeah that would be annoying go have to do that. Plus the looks you would get all the time when you are parking around town haha

JKMTRX · Jul 28, 2023

Looks like the FI kit claims no condensation leaks, not sure how they would be able to get around that. Plus seems like you can run normal and then have it wired up to do "race" which would then turn off cabin AC and cool charged air only. Can anyone running this system confirm?

Interchiller Ram TRX Stage 2 – Fi Interchillers Online Store

Ram TRX is a stage 2 only kit Turning any temperature into freezing cold winter! Race Track Safe Improves fuel consumption No condensation leaks Gain back ignition timing Once your intercooler fluid passes through the chiller is is supercooled to below freezing temperatures which then lowers...

fiinterchillers.com

AZDinoPwr · Jul 28, 2023

JKMTRX said:
Looks like the FI kit claims no condensation leaks, not sure how they would be able to get around that. Plus seems like you can run normal and then have it wired up to do "race" which would then turn off cabin AC and cool charged air only. Can anyone running this system confirm?

Interchiller Ram TRX Stage 2 – Fi Interchillers Online Store

Ram TRX is a stage 2 only kit Turning any temperature into freezing cold winter! Race Track Safe Improves fuel consumption No condensation leaks Gain back ignition timing Once your intercooler fluid passes through the chiller is is supercooled to below freezing temperatures which then lowers...

fiinterchillers.com

Not sure if you are aware but we are talking about two separate types of condensation leaks. External and internal.

They claim no leaks and that applies to external from their own system. They provide insulation to help with this and allows you to run the system on the track since you cannot be dripping water at a drag strip.

The internal condensation leaks within the IC system (which they cannot control) are unavoidable with the hellcat design.

I have run their stage two on a previous vehicle and can confirm.

Grey03svt · Jul 28, 2023

JKMTRX said:
Looks like the FI kit claims no condensation leaks, not sure how they would be able to get around that. Plus seems like you can run normal and then have it wired up to do "race" which would then turn off cabin AC and cool charged air only. Can anyone running this system confirm?

Interchiller Ram TRX Stage 2 – Fi Interchillers Online Store

Ram TRX is a stage 2 only kit Turning any temperature into freezing cold winter! Race Track Safe Improves fuel consumption No condensation leaks Gain back ignition timing Once your intercooler fluid passes through the chiller is is supercooled to below freezing temperatures which then lowers...

fiinterchillers.com

You are correct. When the lines are wrapped you will get no/minimal condensation. Also yes race valve to cut cabin ac to further chill the IC coolant.

I went with the Ripatuned IC after much debate and head scratching between them and FI. My ultimate decision was based on the ease of installation and the 2.5 gallon reservoir tank (FI is releasing one soon) Ripa has a race valve as well wired to an aux switch. I am still in the process of insulating the rest of the factory lines which I should button up tomorrow.

JKMTRX · Jul 28, 2023

AZDinoPwr said:
Not sure if you are aware but we are talking about two separate types of condensation leaks. External and internal.

They claim no leaks and that applies to external from their own system. They provide insulation to help with this and allows you to run the system on the track since you cannot be dripping water at a drag strip.

The internal condensation leaks within the IC system (which they cannot control) are unavoidable with the hellcat design.

I have run their stage two on a previous vehicle and can confirm.

Ah ok, yes that makes complete sense. Read though it to quickly.

FULLTHROTTLERICK · Jul 28, 2023

Yes, I dont think any1 here is concerned about external condensation (except for maybe at drag strip). It's internal condensation that worries me/us about the kit esp. in those environments like Fla where it is usually 90+ degrees & 90% humidity 300 days/year

JKMTRX · Jul 28, 2023

Grey03svt said:
You are correct. When the lines are wrapped you will get no/minimal condensation. Also yes race valve to cut cabin ac to further chill the IC coolant.

I went with the Ripatuned IC after much debate and head scratching between them and FI. My ultimate decision was based on the ease of installation and the 2.5 gallon reservoir tank (FI is releasing one soon) Ripa has a race valve as well wired to an aux switch. I am still in the process of insulating the rest of the factory lines which I should button up tomorrow.

Is the ripa one funning full blast or does it have stages like the F1? I see the FI one you can run normal and Race.

I really like the idea of Ripa easy to install and removed.

AZDinoPwr · Jul 28, 2023

JKMTRX said:
Is the ripa one funning full blast or does it have stages like the F1? I see the FI one you can run normal and Race.

I really like the idea of Ripa easy to install and removed.

Both the Ripa and FI kits can be installed and removed easily it sounds like now that FI has updated their TRX kit to their full plug/play style. The other thread with all the details from the FI kit would be helpful to have reinstated. Lots of good technical content and there was direct stated experience from folks with both kits providing performance. I believe FI was providing the superior performance by about 20 F greater reduction in IC temps.

Grey03svt · Jul 28, 2023

JKMTRX said:
Is the ripa one funning full blast or does it have stages like the F1? I see the FI one you can run normal and Race.

I really like the idea of Ripa easy to install and removed.

Ac on in cab runs the chiller and cab ac with no affect to the vent temps. I hit aux 6 and shuts the cab ac off and chiller only gets it.

217TRX · Jul 28, 2023

I’m running the FI kit with Dusterhoff tuning in IL so I only deal with heat and humidity 3-4 months out of the year. I only drive the TRX on weekends and at the drag strip so I’m not too concerned about the condensation but it is most definitely happening. 1-3 hour window after shut down where it is hard to start. I’ve only had it not fire on the first attempt 1 time.

I would agree with everything @AZDinoPwr has said here already.

I installed the kit before they had the plug and play setup. It wasn’t hard and I’ve had no problems but would require purchasing new OEM lines to take back to stock. I called FI and ordered the “plug and play” parts for the kit and will buy new OEM lines to give it a cleaner look. I received the parts this week but haven’t had a chance to take a look at them.

If I lived in FL and drove it daily and wasn’t trying to lower ET times I’m not sure that I would have it…

Grey03svt said:
Ac on in cab runs the chiller and cab ac with no affect to the vent temps. I hit aux 6 and shuts the cab ac off and chiller only gets it.

I have my FI wired the same

Grey03svt · Jul 29, 2023

I experienced my first "no start" today. A little humid today, but only 73 out. IC coolant was around 58 when I pulled up to the gym. About an hour in the gym, went to leave and it just cranked over and over. Stopped it and it restarted normal. Very annoying if this is every time...or sometimes. I'll try shutting it off a few mins before my destination and see what that does.

217TRX · Jul 29, 2023

Grey03svt said:
I experienced my first "no start" today. A little humid today, but only 73 out. IC coolant was around 58 when I pulled up to the gym. About an hour in the gym, went to leave and it just cranked over and over. Stopped it and it restarted normal. Very annoying if this is every time...or sometimes. I'll try shutting it off a few mins before my destination and see what that does.

Do you have any tuning on it? I believe it can be improved with tuning. I’ve only had one occasion where mine failed to start and it was 85-90° outside. And that’s on e85. We have similar weather conditions and I’ve had no trouble today.

Grey03svt · Jul 29, 2023

217TRX said:
Do you have any tuning on it? I believe it can be improved with tuning. I’ve only had one occasion where mine failed to start and it was 85-90° outside. And that’s on e85. We have similar weather conditions and I’ve had no trouble today.

No tune. Incognito lower, AFE super stock intake, Borla Atak exhaust.