Specs on periferals for 20B install
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From: Bowmanville
Specs on periferals for 20B install
Hey guys,
I've done some reading on the subject, and I know that the bulk of the cost is for things like larger rad, FMIC, electric fan and none such.
Question is, what size FMIC are you guys using. I'm sure I'm going to get the standard response, "depends on HP goals". Well, thats the problem. I'm not really looking for HP numbers as I am 1/4 mile times. Nothing major for this motor I think (around 12s). I'm also planning on going with the stock twin turbo setup for now. Also, is a bolt on Fluidyne Rad for an FC good enough, or do I need something a little bigger which would require a custom install?
Any help would be great.
Thanks.
I've done some reading on the subject, and I know that the bulk of the cost is for things like larger rad, FMIC, electric fan and none such.
Question is, what size FMIC are you guys using. I'm sure I'm going to get the standard response, "depends on HP goals". Well, thats the problem. I'm not really looking for HP numbers as I am 1/4 mile times. Nothing major for this motor I think (around 12s). I'm also planning on going with the stock twin turbo setup for now. Also, is a bolt on Fluidyne Rad for an FC good enough, or do I need something a little bigger which would require a custom install?
Any help would be great.
Thanks.
Don't forget about the EMS and electrical wiring installation; the transmission will also need an upgrade.
FMIC...standard response is whatever is the biggest thing you can fit in there that is an efficient core and has the least amount of bends in the plumbing. A 2 or 3 row of fins would be good as well.
The intercooler is going to be a custom install; why are you concerned about that for the radiator as well? Since cooling is such a major issue for both coolant and oil, make sure you put in a larger oil or dual oil cooler and run the largest radiator (aluminum) that you can fit in there.
This brings up another issue which is properly ducting the air flow through the engine bay. Make sure you install sheet metal as well that forces the air through the heat exchangers vs. going around them. I've found that circle track racing web sites for oil and brake cooling ducts are really cheap and work good for directing air vs. leaving an open hole in the bumper where air could find another route.
FMIC...standard response is whatever is the biggest thing you can fit in there that is an efficient core and has the least amount of bends in the plumbing. A 2 or 3 row of fins would be good as well.
The intercooler is going to be a custom install; why are you concerned about that for the radiator as well? Since cooling is such a major issue for both coolant and oil, make sure you put in a larger oil or dual oil cooler and run the largest radiator (aluminum) that you can fit in there.
This brings up another issue which is properly ducting the air flow through the engine bay. Make sure you install sheet metal as well that forces the air through the heat exchangers vs. going around them. I've found that circle track racing web sites for oil and brake cooling ducts are really cheap and work good for directing air vs. leaving an open hole in the bumper where air could find another route.
