dennis blackstone

I was wondering if any members has a npr fmic install pics and pro,s and cons of installing behind radiator for less bends I know the 3rd gens do it but I want to know of experiances

dennis blackstone

Any one

ShadowX

Installing behind the radiator will ensure your radiator sees fresh cool air, but the IC air is gonna be warmer. My V-Mount is setup like this and I don't have any problems with it. The cold side of the IC is always cool.

CrackHeadMel

iTrader: (2)

I use an npr but put it infront of the radiator. the piping isnt much longer really, i wouldnt mount it behind the rad personaly, makes the IC must less efficient

GUITARJUNKIE28

intercooler behind the radiator = interheater. it'd be useless.

they do fit nicely sandwiched behind the front support bea, and in front of the radiator, if you don't mind doing some cutting. this way also lets you get fresh air to the oil cooler--unlike the greedy kit.

one big advantage these intercoolers have over most other "kits" and cores you buy from ebay is they are narrow, with a tall, wide core. this lets more air go through to the radiator, while still doing a great job of cooling off the charge air.

dennis blackstone

Am I going to see any increase in power or its just a safty bolt on iwonder why the 3rd gens sandwich the npr with the radiator may be limited space?

driftin8ez

anyone have any pictures of the set-up on their car. Im also trying to go fmic on my car. Sorry to thread jack.

driftin8ez

sorry to jack again but is this ic about the same size as the a/c condensor core thing. Could you mount it their with little fabbing?

rotorforce

I had the npr and I had to custom fit it which meant lots of cutting and welding to maintain the structural integrity. Take a look

dennis blackstone

that is a sweet set up, no problem driftin8ez you can jump in anytime were all rx7 brothers helping each other is there any power gain and any other pics

AlexG13B

iTrader: (7)

can u see the fmic from the bottom of the bumper like other fmics?

rotorforce

Thank you, yes more pics: (this first one shows the intercooler very dirty from the oil line explosion!)

Crusader_9x

Heres my setup
http://beta.propichosting.com/Album....lder=450005995

dennis blackstone

very nice set up so did not have any cooling issues and did you notice any power increase

driftin8ez

how hard was it to get the intercooler to fit in that location? How much fabing was required. The intercooler piping seems very simple and straight forward. Which is what i like.

AlexG13B

iTrader: (7)

im curious also cuz i was thinking of going witht he same setup...looks very nice

rotorforce

Nice fitment? Many mods to the front to fit it?

dennis blackstone

so if i sandwich it with the radiator like the 3rd gens do i should be ok? also is there any power increase,or just an engine safety mod

pistonsuk

This is some sort of Isuzu IC from a truck. It just fits between the frame rails and required alot of removal of the core support to get the IC lines to it. It was a bit of work but I am very happy with it. This is the only pic I have of it now. The car also has complete AC system too.



Justin

dennis blackstone

im going to post pics of my cooler and pipes i had them powder coated only the pipes, ill post them in a few

dennis blackstone

heres some pics so far i have not installed it yet i was wondering would that be a good place like the 3rd gens do

dennis blackstone

my seven

Digi7ech

iTrader: (1)

This is the type of install I've been thinking of.

The close proximity to the radiator should help with the airflow and turbulence.

So I assume there was enough room to fit in between the oil cooler and rad right? or did you have to space the oil cooler out a bit?

What's the dimesions for that NPR IC? I've heard of two sizes for the NPR.

dennis blackstone

yes it fits perfect i got rid of the ac condensor and everything which comes with the ac because i have a mazda milenia and if its real hot i drive that i realise that i dont use my ac much every summer so i got rid of it i just have to take the rest of it out, but evrything fits like it was made for the car , later today i have to pic the pipes up it going to be chrome red then i have to pull the motor to paint the engine bay , i will post pics of my process,basically i wanted to set it up like the 3rd gens do i hope it works out if any one has any more pics of theres please post them ,and tell me your pro,s and cons of the install, because i didnt want to do the greddy pipe bending set up i just wanted it simpe short pipes , ijust have to change the alternator for the elctric fan and fog lights ill be running i have a bnr turbo down there

rotaryrevolutions

I used to have my NPR with the end tanks comming from up from underneath the car. Now I have taken it out and turned it upside down and am currently cutting holes in the sheetmetal and having the tubes go straight around the radiator to the motor. i have taken a few pictures and hope to be completed, and at least have the intercooler back in place later tonight.