stock intercooler efficiency........
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^ I think there was something wrong with that FD. I used to pull away from a friend's ZR-1 above 4000' or so on going up Angeles Crest Highway.
There's some old comparison data here:
http://www.fd3s.net/intercoolers.html#ICP
Originally Posted by jacobcartmill
has anyone actually tested the stock IC to see how horrible it is?
i always hear about how bad the pressure drop is and how big of a restriction it is, but i've never seen any proof.
i always hear about how bad the pressure drop is and how big of a restriction it is, but i've never seen any proof.
http://www.fd3s.net/intercoolers.html#ICP
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Keep in mind that the stock IC is designed to flow as much air as the stock airbox and exhaust would allow at 10 PSI of boost. When you start to increase air flow by opening up the intake and exhaust, you should address the flow capacity of IC also.
Personally, I'd probably do a larger SMIC right after doing a downpipe or opening up the intake. Cool air = reliable, safe power. Hot air, not so much....
Personally, I'd probably do a larger SMIC right after doing a downpipe or opening up the intake. Cool air = reliable, safe power. Hot air, not so much....
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I got stock IC. and once I got my intake system instoled I oreddy thinking about getting after-market intercooler.
Can any one recomend me a good IC kit for reosanibly price?
I was thincking about front mount IC, and the once where radiator and battery can be in same position.
Can any one recomend me a good IC kit for reosanibly price?
I was thincking about front mount IC, and the once where radiator and battery can be in same position.
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I personally would prefer a v-mount, but the cost of that set up stops me from going there, and I'm thinking that it would probably be overkill for a daily driver that would see 10+ boost on rare occassions. I'm thinking the smic is the way to go. any thoughts/advice?
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I personally would prefer a v-mount, but the cost of that set up stops me from going there, and I'm thinking that it would probably be overkill for a daily driver that would see 10+ boost on rare occassions. I'm thinking the smic is the way to go. any thoughts/advice?
If you want to spend a little more money, the ASP/M2 Medium, Pettit Coolcharge II and PFS SMIC are all good options for SMIC's which don't require you to relocate your battery.
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Everyone has they're own opinion. I have just finished my build with a greddy 3 row FMIC and using a pwr radiator. I daily drive my car now, I was even paranoid about going with a FMIC, but I am amazed that my temps are extremely low! I also have a vented hood so that may help more since my radiator is in a vertical position, but to be serious I think going FMIC was a smart move on my part. I didn't opt for a SMIC because I wanted the IC out of the engine bay, so no heat soak. Didn't want a Vmount due to the price. The setup of the FMIC is very simple and easy, was not a headache at all to me.
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Everyone has they're own opinion. I have just finished my build with a greddy 3 row FMIC and using a pwr radiator. I daily drive my car now, I was even paranoid about going with a FMIC, but I am amazed that my temps are extremely low! I also have a vented hood so that may help more since my radiator is in a vertical position, but to be serious I think going FMIC was a smart move on my part. I didn't opt for a SMIC because I wanted the IC out of the engine bay, so no heat soak. Didn't want a Vmount due to the price. The setup of the FMIC is very simple and easy, was not a headache at all to me.
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