SA4T

Hmm hear this out,
why not put a cooling jacket around a custom alumninum(sp) intake tube. Fill the jacket with water and have a samll eletrical pump cycle it through into a small radiator at the front of the car, to cool water, then to a reserve tank. or use the radiator and have the water pump do the work ( i suggest water becasue the higher cooling rate (ie higher specific heat)). I mean while I'm at it why not place a jacket around the turbo, to reduce heat. I understand the turbo requires some heat but come on that glowing red turbo isn't exactly helping your intake temps. How about placing a jacket around the intake manifold.
Just throwing out ideas
Stock A4 Turbo

Richard Solomon

Some excellent reading is: <a href=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837601606/qid%3D979678053/105-3703511-5835125>Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems</a> by Corky Bell.

He talks very well to the advantages and disadvantages of air-air and air-water intercoolers, as well as touches upon more "esoteric" (e.g. > 100% efficiency) intercooling techniques.

SlvrBullet Unloaded

jackson racing just released that exact intercooler for its supercharged miata!

James R.

as possible...hotter exhaust gasses make for higher velocities...which makes for better turbo spool up and ultimate speed...as long as you don't get so hot you cook stuff.

Richard is right...you've re-invented the air-to-water IC.

Regards,

James R.

2001 A4 1.8TQMSXP (Turbo5 Stage III Brakes, AWE Stainless Steel Lines, Oettinger Pedal Set + Dead, Oettinger RE's 17x8, Yoko AVS Sports 225/45/R17, European Xenon Housings, Bailey BPV & RS4 Grill)

SA4T

I think you mean EXHAUST manifold hot as possible =)~

James R.

heheh my bad...brain fart...yes exhaust manifold...that's why many people wrap them, to keep heat in