Does anyone have pics of a vmount setup on a fc?
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http://www.importfan.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=1871
That is one of a few different designs that will work.
That is one of a few different designs that will work.
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Yes and no. The original Knightsports hood is nice. That one is a second rate copy. The craftsmanship is average at best. You can find the original hood at www.rotaryextreme.com Just my .02 anyway.
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Well, since I'm new to this, what are the advantages of a v-mount set up versus a FMIC or a topmount? Which is the cheapest out of the 3 to do to the FC and which one has the most power potential? Also, how does the vmount work? In the FMIC, the air passes directly through to the intercooler. With a vmount, does the air pass through the radiator and then into the intercooler, or is there a separate duct? I'm just wondering.
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Do you guys think that the vents on this hood are too close to the windshield to be effective for a v-mount? Many of the vented hoods I've seen on v-mount applications are closer to the front of the car in order to let the air passing through the intercooler escape. But I'm no physicist and airflow, high/low pressure areas are not my specialty.
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Originally Posted by JamesBong
If you look at the ducting on the underside of the hood, it should work perty good for V-Mount.
Originally Posted by Bukwild
yes this hood will not work for vmount. It will work for your standard fmic setup
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urg....i would rally like a v-mount set up, but i love the way the stock hood looks lol also....what about mounting the i/c behind the rad???? i see that done in FD's all the time, is that worth doing or not???
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That hood would work just fine for a V-mount setup. You would just have to check and make sure that the IC would clear the bottom of the hood. But the vents in that hood would be great for a V-mount.
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Originally Posted by Ricer240sx
urg....i would rally like a v-mount set up, but i love the way the stock hood looks lol also....what about mounting the i/c behind the rad???? i see that done in FD's all the time, is that worth doing or not???
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This is my set up and I dont have any heating issues at all The higest temp I've seen was in a traffic jam in Orlando My was 98C. Ill have more information after next weekend I'm running the car at VIR . My normal temp is 88 to 92 C.
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Originally Posted by Ricer240sx
what about mounting the i/c behind the rad???? i see that done in FD's all the time, is that worth doing or not???
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Originally Posted by Project84
Ok, so one person says it will work, and the other says it will not work. You guys are talking about the same hood right?
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The vent doesn't have to be directly above the IC core to make it work. With vents like those in the hood will creat the low pressure area underneath the hood. Thus pulling air through the IC and out of the vents.
And whoever mentioned the fitment was completely correct. That knock off hood fits terribly. It's worth the extra money to buy the real Knightsports hood from www.rotaryextreme.com Just my .02 though.
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And whoever mentioned the fitment was completely correct. That knock off hood fits terribly. It's worth the extra money to buy the real Knightsports hood from www.rotaryextreme.com Just my .02 though.
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Originally Posted by BoostedRex
The vent doesn't have to be directly above the IC core to make it work. With vents like those in the hood will creat the low pressure area underneath the hood. Thus pulling air through the IC and out of the vents.
And whoever mentioned the fitment was completely correct. That knock off hood fits terribly. It's worth the extra money to buy the real Knightsports hood from www.rotaryextreme.com Just my .02 though.
Zach
And whoever mentioned the fitment was completely correct. That knock off hood fits terribly. It's worth the extra money to buy the real Knightsports hood from www.rotaryextreme.com Just my .02 though.
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how do you tel exactly it fits terrible ?
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FMIC benefit.
-You can put a hige one in and it is commonly for sale. Great place for air passage.
Downfall.
-Blocks the VITAL things like oil cooler and radiator. A guy here installed a FMIC on a stock turbo and blew the engine due to high oil temps.
-Also it is right in way of all those happy little rocks so it will get hammered.
-Lag generally increase due to long piping lengths.
TMIC Benefit:
It's a VERY short piping path so lag is very minimal
Downfall:
-HEATSOAK. Right on top of the engine so heat transfers readily
VMOUNT:
Benefit.
-Mix between TMIC and FMIC
-Shorter piping length means less lag
-Doesn't block radiator/oil cooler
-Protected from rocks
Downfall:
-It's ALL custom work
-Modding braces and structure and room are problems
If I had the $$$ I would go Vmount in a heartbeat over FMIC.
-You can put a hige one in and it is commonly for sale. Great place for air passage.
Downfall.
-Blocks the VITAL things like oil cooler and radiator. A guy here installed a FMIC on a stock turbo and blew the engine due to high oil temps.
-Also it is right in way of all those happy little rocks so it will get hammered.
-Lag generally increase due to long piping lengths.
TMIC Benefit:
It's a VERY short piping path so lag is very minimal
Downfall:
-HEATSOAK. Right on top of the engine so heat transfers readily
VMOUNT:
Benefit.
-Mix between TMIC and FMIC
-Shorter piping length means less lag
-Doesn't block radiator/oil cooler
-Protected from rocks
Downfall:
-It's ALL custom work
-Modding braces and structure and room are problems
If I had the $$$ I would go Vmount in a heartbeat over FMIC.
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Also that hood 'Could' work for the Vmount but it will hinder the abilities.
I doubt it is close to where the Vmount woudl be placed so air after going through the Vmount woudl get tossed around before leaving.
Also.
It will just pull ari from the engine bay.
If it was made FOR the Vmount it woudl be much more efficient in pulling air out.
If I went Vmount I would just get a NA hood and hack it like one of the guys here did.
I think a small ramp/lip is needed to help make a vacuum zone at the exit point. Not sure though.
I doubt it is close to where the Vmount woudl be placed so air after going through the Vmount woudl get tossed around before leaving.
Also.
It will just pull ari from the engine bay.
If it was made FOR the Vmount it woudl be much more efficient in pulling air out.
If I went Vmount I would just get a NA hood and hack it like one of the guys here did.
I think a small ramp/lip is needed to help make a vacuum zone at the exit point. Not sure though.