Is this intercooler gonna be big enough for me?
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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.
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.
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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
It can also be had for 100 dollars
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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:
here is another 5.5" tall IC....this one was stolen and I bought another one:
27x5.5x2.5:
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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.
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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Madrx7racer
and the bumper core is THICK fiberglass....not plastic
Uhmm FRP Fiber Re-Inforced Plastic ????
Maybe because technically it is a plastic
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Originally Posted by RETed
That's a pretty odd thing to say...
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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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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
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?