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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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FMIC for 12a turbo

ive been shopping around for a FMIC for my turbo 12a project.....i came across this one on ebay today and im thinking of buying it b/c i can use my credit card.....

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theres the link......any advice will be appreciated as im tryin to get all the parts purchased so that i can have this project done with.....l8r...parker
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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looks good to me, however i don't know anything about intercoolers.

will it fit well into your front end?. as far as looks go, i'd get one large enough to fill up the big gap in the front spoiler. i wanna do the same to my car with an oil cooler. the bigger the better, as far as im concerned...unless there's a problem with being too cool. (not possible to be too cool, as long as you're cool enough) haha. j/k

if i remember correctly, rx7carl (the guy with the super shiny red fb) has a sweet looking intercooler that he bought off ebay, maybe ask him

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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im trying to find a ic thats a good size, but instead of hangin it down i want to lay it so its sorta hiddin....would that work?
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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I think that is the same one I installed on my FB.

see....

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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i'm using an npr deisel truck i/c. fits perfectly in front of the radiator, just trim slots in the rad support.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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thats exactly how i want mine
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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i will be getting the intercooler on monday...ill take pics of the intercooler and some more of the installation for those with questions.....also just to mention my FB doesnt have the stock front end...i have a 3rd gen front air dam so it will fit a little different.....l8r..parker
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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hey ssglope how does that effect your engine cooling
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Even with a large intercooler located at an angle in front of the radiator there is normally sufficient cool air flowing through to keep both cool.

In location you see very little of it on a RX-7. The upfront full view is more ricer style. Go buy a WRX if you want that look.

I prefer the normal grill in place as a protection of against stones coming in resulting in a major oil loss.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by renagade_rotary
hey ssglope how does that effect your engine cooling

No problems with cooling..... but that is due to the TurboII hood scoop. The engine gets sufficient air ventilation thru it.
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