Hey there guys. Got in a wreck with my gf and need to get a new setup bc my radiator is toast.
I've asked some fd owners and they tell me that going front mount ic causes over heating. But I have always loved the look of a nice big fmic.
On the other hand, I have read great things about going vmount. There are so many different kits, which ones are the best?

Overall, what do you guys think is the best option? If I can find a way to go fmic and not have cooling problems? Keeping in mind that I live in Houston, and it's hot the majority of the year. Thanks in advance for the help guys.

 

Front mount is more for a max power drag/free way pulls setup
v mount is better for lower speeds

 

I know exactly how you feel, front mounts are so sexy but for moderate power completely unnecessary. This coming from a guy who had a gorgeous ARC front mount on his R32 GTR

 

Thanks for the intel guys. Its still hard to decide. Haha.

 

i wold probably go a v-mount on my limited knowledge but hey what would i know ! what are the threshold on power for going fmic? also a bigger / better radiotor will help with fmic anyway wont it ?

 

either one is nice, I'd go personally with a V mount. No one will know it's turbo'd and you can spank them when they want a challenge. ha

 

or u can go fmic and spend less than a vmount setup then use the extra cash you saved and run water injection to keep temps down. best of both worlds.

 

My vote would be to go VMIC while you're at it, much more efficient at cooling. Do you still have aircon?

 

with fmic do you loose a/c ? What setup for occasional track abuse ?

 

The v mount would help cooling and be best in the end unless it's a drag car. But you're right, that intercooler showing in the front makes any car mean.

 

Thanks for te input. I think I'm gonna go with defined auto works vmount kit.