Looking for help in installing the sonic tubes for a
Performance Engine Conitnental TSIO 550E. Apparently the tubes we have are
designed with a 1.5 inch fitting on one end and a 1.25inch fitting on the
other. We would like to find 4 sonic tubes with 1.25inch fittings on each end.
Barring the availabliity of those, any suggestions of how to utilize the ones
we have would be greatly appreciated
Joseph,
My intercoolers did not have ports on the inlet side for the
sonic nozzles, so I cut holes at the 90 degree bend and welded the sonic nozzles
in place. Please note that these are directional—there is a flow
direction that’s important. Orient the nozzle so the high pressure side
(the intercooler) has the rapidly-constricting orifice, and the exhaust side
the more gently-tapered end of the nozzle.
The welding is a job for a professional, but you can prepare the
intercoolers for welding by carefully cutting a 1” diameter hole, and
then flattening the area around it to make a good mating surface for the
nozzle. I could send you a picture of the general arrangement, but would
need to do this over the weekend.
Bob