anyone using godspeed frontmount intercooler looking on buying one justwant to know if there any good I have a stock intercooler on now

 

The build quality isn't as good as some others I've seen but certainly will get the job done.

I have a godspeed VMIC complete kit from rx7store.net for 850 shipped.

 

^ Much better option

As Fritz stated, they are "ok". Definitely gets the job done, but like all things, you really get what you pay for.

 

I have a godspeed SMIC (which I think it's the same IC as their FMIC) and it works just fine. And yes +2 on the Vmount

 

im interested too

 

I'm running one in vmic configuration and I've made 500hp. It has done a pretty good job, in terms of IAT's (also running water). For the price it's solid.

It's one of those things you want to upgrade at some point but it can be pushed down the list everytime. I've read of others switching to something a little nicer, and have had positive gains from doing so as well.

 

Does anyone know of it requires cutting or any mods?

 

Where are people finding this Godspeed SMIC?

Searching Ebay, Google, etc I get no SMIC for the FD

 

idk my man but if you want the cheapest SMIC ill go with the JPerformance... about $230 heres the link!
MAZDA RX7 FD3S SMIC Intercooler Kit by: JPerformance - JPerformance -

 

im running one and I love it

 

Why is v mount better then fm? I've always liked how fmics look. But if there is a benefit of v mount then maybe I'll go with that when the time comes to start doing mods.

 

radiator gets more air ^

check out rotary works v mount i use it... will need some mods nothing to complicated...works great

 

also, the turbo spools a lot quicker..... Think about it, the air travels through shorter pipes to get into the engine rather than having to travel all the way to the front and all the way back up... Personally, I LOVE how a lolished front mount looks through a bumper so I will be getting that anyway haha

 

Ya. Something about the fmic just looks sexy and beast

 

ricers



j/k lol

 

My buddy was giving me **** the other day saying i should run FMIC so it actually looks like its turbo. My exact response " Thats ricer. Vmount is way sexier and cools better" haha.

 

I just like the way the fmic looks over the v mount. What other mods need to be made I. The engine bay to use a v mount?

 

can be negotiated if you have a properly vented hood, like the seibon.

 

This is a partial misconseption, partial truth thing.... I have yet to see any viable data showing USABLE difference. MEASURABLE difference will physically and mathematically exist... but...

Want to try? Ok, its a simplified experiment, but still...

Take a long metal pipe, like a double vacuum cleaner pipe or something. cork one end. Seal other end around your mouth and suck as much air as you can out of the pipe(like a turbo engine does when its not boosting). Now, blow. How long until you create positive pressure in there and you cant force any more air into it? Like, close to instant, ayeh? Put a gauge on there and see what nagative and positive pressure you can do with lung capasity. If YOU can do it instantly, what do you think a turbo can do, as it provides MUUUCH more air than you?
You went from N/A to boosting in no time... so does the turbo. A few feet of pipe to or from makes a measurable difference yes, but not a usable and measurable difference imo.

If someone has data on it, please provide, as i am curious.

 

When using a fmic what other modifications are needed? Intake... And what else

 

What intercooler kit is that xshawn801x?

 

I believe its this one, I bought it about a year ago and had a buddy weld it up to fit perfectly in my car. V Mount Intercooler

 

I would never put in a FMIC in my fd.

These cars run hot enough as it is. Now in order to properly run a FMIC on an FD you have make sure that you fab enough ducting so the radiator receives fresh air. Otherwise depending on your region, you will easily be seeing 105C+ water temps. **** that... Rad ducting greatly improves water temps, but the truth is that it is not as good as a SMIC or vmount configuration as both receive fresh air directly. If you track your car I'd stay away from the FMIC. If it's just a streetcar then by all means go for it and make sure you have take precautions to keep the car cool.


As a point of reference I have a SMIC and my water temps are 85C solid... Winter or summer. After some spirited driving I may see 90... But Vmount is the way to go. The best of both worlds. Fresh DIRECT air to both radiator AND intercooler.

 

no ac in my car and aftermarket fans ftw temps stay at 185f winter and summer

 

anything is better than stock