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Old 09-09-11, 01:59 AM
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TN Fmic vs vmount?

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.
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Front mount is more for a max power drag/free way pulls setup
v mount is better for lower speeds
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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
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Thanks for the intel guys. Its still hard to decide. Haha.
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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 ?
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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
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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.
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My vote would be to go VMIC while you're at it, much more efficient at cooling. Do you still have aircon?
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with fmic do you loose a/c ? What setup for occasional track abuse ?
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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.
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Thanks for te input. I think I'm gonna go with defined auto works vmount kit.
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