DIY Intercooler water spray. FIESTA ST part 8

[@slowsuperb18t]

this car will be a little beast when finished. such a great series from a fella doing a nice hobby other than his job. youtube needs more guys like this. nice work buddy. 👍

[@nicoleibundgut534]

There are misting sets for the garden which actually mist in very tiny drops. I think you would gain some more cooling and use less water with it.

[@remyche8768]

Yeah fine mist is what you want, it evaporates fast taking the heat with it. Dripping wet intercooler will only hear it up

[@ixprogamer4503]

This has to be the best series in KZbin, keep it up mate! Love from Merthyr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@willsjgibson654]

I tried this on my Rover 800 sport it made a remarkable difference to the inlet air temperature and still run it on my Land Rover keep up the good work from sunny Porth

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks glad to hear it works.

[@jackjones9242]

For a person who is not a mechanic your skills are spot on. Thanks mate.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thank you

[@amc6116]

What a series to have over this side of the water. Good to see the subscribers going up, I joined in last week when you were at 7k. notifications turned on.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thank you

[@sardav160479]

Can't wait to see you tearing around castle combe in the summer the ST is going to look awesome

[@911driver7]

I was thinking off using a separate bootle with a timed relay so it would always spray the IC by itself

[@gethinjones1348]

Nice job mate, this series has me hooked-can't wait to see the finished article!

[@Sparkplugsteve]

it will never be finished. there will always be more mods to do lol thanks

[@numbuh_uno]

Just read that everybody loves you. You sure have earned yourself a sub!!!

[@vxrbandit2527]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 A brilliant cost-saving tip 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I presumed you wouldn't let us down on how to save water being a window cleaner !!!!!! . Steve Love your vids keep um coming ( Total respect )

[@kylebaldwin4325]

Stick an isolation switch somewhere to turn the motor off for the rear wiper, presumably it will still 'wipe' even though the water is flowing to the intercooler only.

[@mikeuuuytffvghjjoopoiytf]

I would suggest using coloured tubing like the OEM stuff. You might find stuff growing in that clear tubing in 6-12 months time. Great job with the videos, looking at upgrading to the Mk7 myself at the moment and you're giving me some good ideas

[@CarlsModsClass]

Nice solution to a problem if you want to do a cheap effective way of cooling

[@carmichaelautomotive1722]

Definitely doing this on my mini! Will be a life saver in the summer. Top mounted intercooler heat soaks so bad. Already removed rear wiper so have the spare spray bottle.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Get a grommet on the intercooler spray hose where it passes through the hole in the front member. It will chafe through otherwise. Won't be much use if it all pisses out before it gets to the spray jets on a hot track day!

[@ToxicityAssured]

This has been a great series. I've been following since the first video, subscribed for sure!

[@ak2k930]

This guys sick and hes much better than all the other car Guys who make the videos compare the other kids out theyre! Mr Sparky well done keep the vids coming!

[@Bunkinator]

Hey Steve! I have no interest whatsoever in buying a wrecked car and fixing it up, I also know very little about cars in the first place, but for whatever reason I always seem to enjoy these videos, thanks, cant wait to see more :)

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thank you very much

[@lewisbeaver1078]

Brilliant idea that is,might just be my ocd but i noticed on the back window theres oil or some form or oily grease when wiping it,keep them coming steve👍

[@ashstaniland5879]

love it, the next step would have to be a temperature monitoring relay, so you wouldn't have to press it yourself. probably too much work though for the gain. whens the next video? im addicted!

[@jonyb4]

i agree, addicted,

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thank you. hopefully il get some more work done on the weekend. thanks

[@michaelmatthews8171]

Great vid steve .Ordered jets and pipe too. Thanks for the link...

[@jonyb4]

loving it, love that youre so local to me, fellow welsh ford lad (Y)

[@overnighter]

Beautiful DIY project 👍 Much appreciated

[@darkeyedonemcstreak2609]

Tales of a window cleaner I bet you've seen more than a streaky bit or two lol, excellent mechanical skills better than most good earning mechanics.

[@livingthedreamsince1974]

Nice job, would be interesting to know what the temperature drop would be with the spray... Also if you could add a timer to the switch so it sprays for say 30 / 60 seconds on one touch...

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

*Id say test it with a monitor that reads the Engine coolant temperature, and have someone read it while driving on the highway, and see if it drops*

[@ABeans07]

​@@IDABAYAREA650Icoolant temp has nothing to do with intercooler temperature

[@Zaynite]

Thoroughly enjoying this series!!!

[@conkstheman]

Im so glad ive found this channel. Smart stuff!

[@npj2597]

Absolutely sick video mate probably going to do this just for the sake of it now knowing it’s so easy

[@John-dz5dv]

Hi Steve l think you should have the jets going straight down. This way with your forward motion of the car it will go onto the intercooler. If doing it angled then it's only going on a certain part of intercooler & in forward motion further up the intercooler & not giving a full cooling. Why not add a third jet for in the middle so no parts missed. Just my opinion.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks I did think I will add a 3rd jet.

[@andrewsmith-zi7db]

Nice one great to watch you can use aluminium tube with little holes in

[@robertludlow4528]

i dont know if you have changed your spray setup there but id use the exes to make a spray of equal pressure then connect to that so similar to a Y bend but thats a cool idea.

[@jameswilson8820]

Can you not just fit a bigger intercooler. Brilliant idea😎👍

[@punisherher997]

This the best idea for my intercooler .. nice video

[@pyefella]

I'm only 20 seconds in and smashed the like button ! keep up the great content Fella

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thank you

[@MrStuarty1976]

Full of great ideas Steve.. Keep up the good work mate...

[@Slipknot09freak]

Come help me do my conversion, only seen a before and after video on KZbin before and it had a load of views! Keep the good work! Love watching these videos and it’s even more better that it’s a welsh man doing it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 cymru am both!

[@nickslosubi690]

You could do top and bottom for the jets

[@Truth_Seeker_UK]

Don't forget to fill the reservoir with ice for extra BHP

[@overnighter]

Very clever 👍

[@89crix]

There use to be a nitrous intercooler cooler setup back in the day that was similar to this.

[@kierantodd1597]

Channel is exploding man😮

[@ecarnomics]

thanks for the video. I have tried doing the same but face thefollowing issue. because of water pressure, water keeps flowing from the tank to the spray nozzles and wont stop untill it is out of water. thought it would be the nozzles (spray jets) but you have used the same in the video. is there any chance you remember if you have done something in order to stop water from leaking? thank you

[@williamsrussell1]

must be a well payed round to afford the ST :P

[@jimbrown4456]

he bought it smashed up for 3.5k...great buy

[@gennaromano]

any log with temperature difference? great job man.

[@KRJT_Media]

Look up vauxhall insignia washer jets.. They are a spray pattern and would be better than the spray ones you have... I'm sure there is a youtube video showing them.

[@automotiverevival2943]

Fantastic idea pal looks like it’s going to work a treat

[@nurburgringobsessed5722]

Lovin this little series!

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thank you

[@stuartspencer4072]

I used an adjustable pressure activated switch set to 10 psi to switch my water spray

[@stormyst5962]

Great idea i might have to do the same to mine at some point, keep up the good content!

[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

what you could do as well is get an old diesel fuel cooler that goes under something like a citroen c3 and use that so the water runs through it. if you mount it somewhere at the front where fast moving air is going to hit it, it will make sure the water is nice and cold before it's sprayed onto the intercooler. if it comes straight from the bottle will the water not be warm?

[@TrackItYT]

Wicked job! Such a nice, simple, cheap and reversible mod.

[@rickyjones47]

New subscriber 👍 keep up the good work. Nice to see a fellow Welsh man doing some good mods. Where in Wales you from butt?

[@PaulinhoThompson]

I enjoyed this one Steve, it was refreshing 😁 I wonder how much of a difference it will actually make ?

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video steve.car coming together nicely 😀

[@gusdaname7029]

Are you going to try to put a switch inside so you don’t have to go under the hood or are you just going to leave it like that

[@eagle_gr]

Where can I see results ? You said you have another video that shows that

[@beefstro981]

Cracking idea that steve. Keep up the great vids! 👍👍

[@nathanielbanjolewis]

Nice vid, love to see this ripping around combe

[@Ogeidert]

What if instead of the intercooler I put it on the radiator? I have a car without a turbo 💯🔥😅

[@fordyford]

You got trolled by your daughter lol. Wicked idea and neat install. Are you going to bother with a rubber gromet where the pipe came through the hole in the front radiator support panel? Those jets worked a treat, will be useful for all of 4 days a year lol.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Thanks. Il probably just take my chances and see if it chaffs.

[@MSPEC95]

Mate that was brilliant 😅😅

[@cog5835]

run he 4 would be more at hi speed and low thats just my opinion it is your car an totaly up to you

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Great work as always steve 👍

[@Jason-uk1tg]

Sorry if this has been asked before what size tube and fittings are they ?

[@IanSilva]

Steve I freaking love your videos but I think you need to do something about your audio! Keep up the good work!

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Iv ordered external mics but waiting on delivery. Thanks.

[@lewisbora230bhptdi4]

All the best for 2019

[@sumo1756]

Good work. Whats the goal here Steve? Same boost in summer ar winter? Better boost overall? Just thinking bout my old t5👍

[@Sparkplugsteve]

To be honest it's just an idea I had and wanted to do it. Possibly on the real hot summer track days it may lose some power due to heat so just though why not do it just incase.

[@sumo1756]

@@Sparkplugsteve 👍

[@MrNurdiboy]

Awesome "hack" this, another great video Steve. Are you going to replace the standard disc brakes with something more track focused?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Hi. Yes I am in future. Thanks for watching

[@Phil-1969]

Good work Steve

[@TAYOTAS]

Awesome, hard work ... works!

[@20block.Pologroundz]

Where could I find the nozzles ?

[@madmanwrx4131]

Steve what about screen wash onto your inter cooler if you using same tank

[@Sparkplugsteve]

if its meth based its even better.

[@madmanwrx4131]

Sorted great vids I av just done vudu bottom engine mount and there short shifter . Wow what a difference to my fiesta st3. Was u planning on doing this to yours

[@Sparkplugsteve]

@@madmanwrx4131 yes definatley.

[@CarRambles]

Who needs an uprated intercooler when you can just do this for pennies? aha

[@ethanroach255]

Think you will need a bigger tank? 😏 nice one buddy

[@chrishebden1]

Hay, great vid! Are you going to monitor charge temps to see what difference this makes?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Yes when the weather gets warmer im hoping to do a comparison video.

[@kennylee2860]

Hi mate... If the valve is switched towards the intercooler only. Will The rear wiper will move as u activate the wiper switch from the cockpit?

[@Naxan818]

Yes, it would still operate the rear wiper because you are still using the factory rear wiper motor and washer switch. Easy fix would be to remove the rear wiper motor fuse. FYI, some cars have separate rear motor and washer switches, so check to see how your system operates. Hope that helps!

[@robsmith7430]

Clever stuff I’m very interested to see if it makes a difference Steve?

[@pyefella]

MCM did a version, good results i think

[@ProJanitor]

I feel like this would only work where it doesn't go down to freezing temps during the year

[@antohieadrian2092]

not if you use alcohol instead of water

[@ProJanitor]

@@antohieadrian2092 isn’t that flammable?

[@rsthatisit9922]

Steve will the fan jets fit on my windscreen jets I have a fiesta mk6

[@f150lightningboy]

How well did it cool the intercooler?

[@dave_b_st1509]

Another good vid bud ! inginous idear top job 👍👍

[@Sparkplugsteve]

thank you

[@alim.4409]

Where can I get these simple tools from ?

[@chillisauce6079]

The rear washer is far too powerful on the ST, it looks like a racehorse is pissing on the back screen when I operate mine. Nice cheap mod, thanks for sharing SPS, really enjoying the vids btw and particularly this rebuild series. Do you use a DI vessel for your window cleaning, was thinking of getting one for rinsing FiST off after a detail?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

hi it is really powerful. haha. yes i used ro and di vessel for my water. i did a video a few months back if you look back. thanks

[@chillisauce6079]

@@Sparkplugsteve Thanks Steve, will take a look.

[@misterity4301]

Loving this series! What you planning on doing in terms of wheels?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Iv got a few sets to choose from. Not sure which ones I'm using yet.

[@Felts_cro]

Gardiner 100° fan jet 😂 I would know that because I'm a window cleaner to👌👍

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Spot on indeed. I ordered the fan jets in 100 degrees but never used them as I have x line rinse bars. Thanks for watching.

[@REVVINGRODNEY]

Yes another video 👍👍

[@giralds2016]

use a hobbs to control the spray

[@rossgoddard6039]

Nice work, what’s the pipe ID? And are you using purified water to prevent rusting when the cooler gets stone chips?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Think it's 4/5mm id. Cooler is alloy so won't rust. Thanks.

[@jericlee1509]

any cons? rusting?

[@hunter100t]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the intercooler just for cooling the air/fuel down, and the main radiator takes care of the engine ?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Yes your correct.

[@hunter100t]

@@Sparkplugsteve So I suppose your hoping the water will bleed through and wet the main radiator because the intercooler wont make any difference on its own to the temperature of the engine. perhaps the jets would have been better placed so they sprayed directly onto the main rad.

[@Sparkplugsteve]

im not trying to cool the engine water temp. its the air inlet temps i will be cooling

[@tomwoolley5410]

As a window fitter do you have a Vauxhall van? In blue? I'm sure I seen it in Merthyr Retail Park just before Christmas. Seen the logo on a top you wore in a precious video 😂😂

[@Sparkplugsteve]

No that's not me.

[@tomwoolley5410]

@@Sparkplugsteve aww gutting hahah

[@miguelbertoni4601]

How much would actually help

[@aksamitnaPiesc]

1:40 - czyszcicel okien ;] 5:10 tak, modyfiakcja tego co juz jest xD 9:00

[@VELOCETTEify]

I'm new here :-) on a serious note wouldn't you only do this on a car with big bhp or is the cars cooling not upto scratch?????

[@Sparkplugsteve]

to be honest im doing it becuase i like to just mod things. the cooling should be fine but just incase its an extra help

[@VELOCETTEify]

@@Sparkplugsteve righteo mate I had a little read up about it but mostly commonly used in Australia for the high climates but good work mate you know what your doing👍 what sort of power is your car rated at??

[@Sparkplugsteve]

@@VELOCETTEify its standard power for now but once its on the road its getting stage 2 map which is about 240bhp and then in future il go hybrid turbo so 300bhp plus.

[@joshpreecepk]

Where did you get the 100° washer jets from

[@Sparkplugsteve]

gardiner.

[@Ryan.S924]

now we just need to know how much it actually reduced temps. and you could drop ice cubes into the washer res. lol

[@Ryan.S924]

Were you able to log and find if it actually works?

[@wladimerobaramidze4055]

hello, What car nozzle are you putting in?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

I'm sure I did explain in the video and there's a link in the description

[@matt8906]

what size tubing did you use for the mist sprayers?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

I had it lying ar9jdnnit think it's about 4/5mm id

[@Kalyi89]

It's quite a while ago, and I'm planning on doing this, too. What is your opinion now? Is it worth it?

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Watch my latest video. That will answer your question haha.

[@Kalyi89]

@@Sparkplugsteve oh okay - sorry. I will today evening, after working day 😅

[@machinechanger8637]

can u tell me anyone any damage of intercooler in use water spray....... any problem can i use water spray..... any crack in intercooler or corosin in intercooler.... plz told me

[@Sparkplugsteve]

Do you drive in the rain?

[@machinechanger8637]

ya some time...

[@machinechanger8637]

my intercooler are head on the engine nozzle so water spray system instol so any damage in my nozzle or not in some water dropped on nozzle