By: A.P.

A.P. — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:43:55 +0000

Kind of an old idea,but a good one.Mack started using the tip turbine fan intercooler in 1973 on their 2 valve head 672 cu.in.engines.They developed it jointly with AirResearch/Garrett,running boost levels from the mid 20′s to 30 PSI.It was used until the late 1980′s in some models,being replaced entirely by chassis mounted charge air cooling.The system worked beautiful,had it’s own sound,was reliable,and best of all the engine was self-contained.Meaning,one could repower an older model vehicle with a later engine and the only outside accessory that needed change was the additional air cleaner for the TTF.The Ford TW-35 farm tractor used a similar system by Garrett.Kinsler,the aftermarket turbo installer,used to endorse use of the Mack intercooler core beacuse of it’s high efficiency.RIP to a great system.

By: Lionel

Lionel — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:22 +0000

I remember looking at the radiator fan for a ’94 Toyota Camry and I noticed that it was driven by the power steering pump. The pumps tend to have very high pressure–some up to more than 1000 psi. Perhaps a set up like this would have worked. Sorry about being late to the party–2008 vs 2004 when the article was written.

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