Is this intercooler gonna be big enough for me?
I'm shooting for around 320whp at around 15psi in my '87 Turbo II. The turbo I'm running is a medium sized s5 hybrid. The intercooler core that I'm looking at measures 22"x7"x2.5".
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-...mZ200020604156 I realize that it's not a *huge* core, but considering I'm on the stock TMIC right now, I figure it'll be a decent upgrade. Also, I'm running the stock RAD, so the 2.5" thickness should allow a little better airflow to the RAD. Not only that, the smaller size should reduce the need to cut out a lot the front bumpers back-side. Oh yeah, and $100? I can't complain. |
If you have an FC you can get the ebay 24 x 12 x3 and it fits easily with the same compromise you need for that intercooler (removing or cutting the bumper support.
It can also be had for 100 dollars |
I did go with a bigger core. My Greddy piping is 2.75" dia., so I didn't want to go any smaller than that for the core inlet and outlet. So yeah, 24x12x3 FTW. Grand total of $134.
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28x5.5x2.5 cost me 88 shipped............I'm running on the stock turbo though..........I think it will be plenty big:
here is another 5.5" tall IC....this one was stolen and I bought another one: 27x5.5x2.5: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...t/IMG_0030.jpg |
does that size let you keep the stock bumper core?
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btw, typically the smaller the turbo, a more larger the intercooler is needed. It also depends on how much boost you plan to run.
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Ok the bumper core is the inner plastic bumper which is the actuall stressed part if you hit something. I cannot tell from the picture if the car has the bumper core or not.
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i already have an e-fan but not installed.....
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if you trim the BUMPER support it will fit.......I juts removed mine....If you mount it differently you can keep the Bumper support....
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...C/IMG_0059.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...C/IMG_0058.jpg |
Originally Posted by fastcarfreak
you should get rid of your mechanical fan. electric is the way to go!
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yes......but when I make my vented underbelly tray and my reverse vent hood i believe it will not be an issue
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and the bumper core is THICK fiberglass....not plastic
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Wrong or not I prefer to call it plastic.
I am also running around with no bumper core, which is something I am not totaly comfortable with. I plan to re-create one out of tubular steel, that can fit in front of the intercooler. |
Originally Posted by fastcarfreak
btw, typically the smaller the turbo, a more larger the intercooler is needed. It also depends on how much boost you plan to run.
-Ted |
Originally Posted by Madrx7racer
and the bumper core is THICK fiberglass....not plastic
:pfanndina Uhmm FRP Fiber Re-Inforced Plastic ???? Maybe because technically it is a plastic Think before you bag on somebody. kenn |
no, I actually thought it was all fiberglass....thanks for the new info.
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Originally Posted by RETed
That's a pretty odd thing to say...
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Cheap isn't going to help.
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Originally Posted by RETed
That's a pretty odd thing to say...
Originally Posted by Eggie
Correlating intercooler size to horsepower is probably more sensible.
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good to hear your finnaly going front mount erik
you might wana give the spearco IC's a shot they are smaller which is what I think your looking for but plenty thick. |
thats funny i have that exact fmic...i havent installed it yet i need to get the airpump and AC off before i install it...ill let you know when i get it on there and figure how well it works
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Originally Posted by kenn_chan
:pfanndina
Uhmm FRP Fiber Re-Inforced Plastic ???? Maybe because technically it is a plastic Think before you bag on somebody. kenn Guess what happened when I trimmed the bumper? :crying: |
The core is installed and for the short time I drove it, it made a VERY impressive difference. Much better boost response and low-end power. Didn't take it past 5k RPM's on the trial run. ;)
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