Biggest FMIC you have seen in an FC?
08-21-07, 07:56 AM
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ya that was one of my concerns from the start. I may build some sort of ducting for the radiator. I think making sure pathways around the radiator are sealed off is going to be a big deal, to let the big taurus fan pull air through it. I'm going to also try some properly placed hood vents
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08-21-07, 09:12 AM
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is anybody having cooling problems since they have a big *** fmic???? if it where me i would just get a mid thickness wide but not vary tall. just enough to get air to both the rad and the ic. but personly i am only shooting for maybe 350-400hps.
08-21-07, 04:32 PM
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Take the bumper off. You may not go about the installation the same as others, so your required dimensions may be different than what you read on the internet. I recommend making a cardboard mock-up before buying an intercooler, and make sure you plan for plumbing.
Mine is about 26x15.6x3.5" (20x15.6x3.5" core) and is rated for 1500hp @ 1.5psi pressure drop. It is mounted in front of the crossmember by the radiator rather than in the front fascia, so the hood latch had to be removed.
You can cut the front fascia, but you may want to consider that brake ducts that allow the car to stop and aerodymanics that keep the car on the road may be more important than 1-2% intercooler efficiency. It's not a good idea to cut the bumper due to safety reasons.
The really large intercoolers tend to be on cars with cut-up or removed bumpers, and/or blocked brake ducts. Not good.
Mine is about 26x15.6x3.5" (20x15.6x3.5" core) and is rated for 1500hp @ 1.5psi pressure drop. It is mounted in front of the crossmember by the radiator rather than in the front fascia, so the hood latch had to be removed.
You can cut the front fascia, but you may want to consider that brake ducts that allow the car to stop and aerodymanics that keep the car on the road may be more important than 1-2% intercooler efficiency. It's not a good idea to cut the bumper due to safety reasons.
The really large intercoolers tend to be on cars with cut-up or removed bumpers, and/or blocked brake ducts. Not good.
Got anymore pictures?
