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Old 04-13-09, 08:38 PM
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does anyone know of a Top mount IC setup on an FD?
Like on the series 4 and 5. I have an idea to do a topmount IC setup and was wondering if it had been done. I've searched with no luck
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That would defeat the purpose of a long runner intake manifold (torque)
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
That would defeat the purpose of a long runner intake manifold (torque)
gracer7-rx7: What do you mean?

spekdah: I have a horizontal mount. Not quite the same...
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Originally Posted by johnchabin
gracer7-rx7: What do you mean?

spekdah: I have a horizontal mount. Not quite the same...
Long intake runners allow for a nice torque curve...
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Originally Posted by jkep21
Long intake runners allow for a nice torque curve...
I don't see how that relates to a Top Mount Intercooler (from the OP). I'm missing something...
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1) won't fit.

2) heat soak.
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Heat soak +1

Hot engine, heat rises. Also you wouldnt get much flow to it without a hood scoop like the Imprezas, but theres a reason that STi owners upgrade to front mount IC...
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Unless you're talking about an air to water setup, I would stop this train of thought right here.
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It would be the most stupid thing you could do, unless you where doing this to make a place to cook bacon while you are driving, if your doing for that reason then its awesome. Make sure you make a tray under the intercooler to catch the bacon grease, no one wants to clean that off the engine
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mmmmmm bacon....
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Its the king of meats, forget steak, unless the steak is wrapped in bacon, a top mount IC would be awesome for RX-7 meets, you could use it a a grill to make the bacon wrapped hamburgers and hot dogs.
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I <3 thread jacks...
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well, thats all great but you still haven't answered my question. Has it been done?
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Originally Posted by SumTinWong
Heat soak +1

Hot engine, heat rises. Also you wouldnt get much flow to it without a hood scoop like the Imprezas, but theres a reason that STi owners upgrade to front mount IC...



yeah , to go with their hair products
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Actually, SR motorsports had one BITD.

I don't think it sold well, as it's not a good config with everything else that's under there... they're typically used w/ a hood vent/scoop.
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Actually, SR motorsports had one BITD.

I don't think it sold well, as it's not a good config with everything else that's under there... they're typically used w/ a hood vent/scoop.
This is the SR one, but it doesn't sit on top of the engine...
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There is a reason why every car that comes stock with a top mount replaces and relocates them. Even with a hood scoop, the air does not have a good path to follow as the back side of the intercooler leads right to the top of the block, ie BLOCKED!
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That SR one might work well with a scoote hood. too bad scoote hoods are not aesthetically pleasing to me...
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It would work the best with a reverse scoop that sucks the air out.

You need a custom duct as well.
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I have sth similar to the SR mentioned above by johnchabin.

The car will hopefully be tuned next month; and then I can inform you about the numbers I had, in case they help you decide what to do.

Intake/Outtake modifications for the air in the engine bay are definitely needed.
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