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Review on Design Engineering 080140 Intercooler Sprayer by Kipp Amundson

Revainrating 1 out of 5

This kit is a scam attempt. Do not buy

NOTE. Thanks to another buyer from AZ I now realize that this kit is actually an ACI universal kit with a DEI sticker added. That. Revain sent me a second one to try and fix it, but I got the same thing. It even has an ACI molded into the lid. Don't waste your $70 on this, buy an ACI kit and use $55 to take your family out to dinner. Unacceptable. Here's my first review before realizing I was scammed: I bought this kit here and got free Prime shipping. I immediately thought when I received it - the tank is small. It seems pretty small. You can't get a good sense of scale from photos, so I'm including a few of my own. If I had known the size I might not have bought it. The hose that goes from the reservoir to the jets is very short. I bought a 50 foot length of black plastic hose from Home Depot for about $7 (hose designed for irrigation). systems, 1/4 inch). Nozzles I could use due to gap issues so I made my own out of watering nozzles and they work great. The reservoir pump is powerful and can empty an item in less than 30 seconds of continuous operation. I think that's why DEI included a momentary action button instead of a power button. I used my own button and also plugged in a dumb light to remind me when it's working. I also put a fuse on the pump. Turned off for decent water pressure, it empties quickly AND makes a hell of a noise when running. Mine is hidden behind a panel in the trunk so I can barely hear it. The pump itself has two wires, red and blue. Blue is negative, although you won't find this in the installation guide. So looking back, I used my own hoses, wiring, switch and spray nozzles. Hmmm. On a positive note, the kit is pretty complete and includes almost everything you need as long as you have the basic tools and knowledge of automotive electronics. I'll probably use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl and water.

Pros
  • Universal kit for all intercoolers and air-to-air heat exchangers
Cons
  • Not bad, but...