FMIC question
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SYCLONE#1531
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Re: FMIC question
Mine was fine with normal driving. It would heat up considerably at the track while running higher boost and timing! The fmic is fine for your average daily driver that doesn't run the crap out of it. But if you drive it like its stolen like I did, my suggestion would be to put it below the bumper. This is what I'm doing when mine hits the track again! I was running on the average of 27lbs and 28 degrees of timing which probably didn't help with the over heating!
Here's mine..
Mine was fine with normal driving. It would heat up considerably at the track while running higher boost and timing! The fmic is fine for your average daily driver that doesn't run the crap out of it. But if you drive it like its stolen like I did, my suggestion would be to put it below the bumper. This is what I'm doing when mine hits the track again! I was running on the average of 27lbs and 28 degrees of timing which probably didn't help with the over heating!
Here's mine..
autoaddictions
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Re: FMIC question
Rpms inter cooler kit sit were the factory heat exchanger is. It won't effect airflow at all. I made over 650 Hp with that unit. It's a great piece.
Rpms inter cooler kit sit were the factory heat exchanger is. It won't effect airflow at all. I made over 650 Hp with that unit. It's a great piece.
Re: FMIC question
I had a Kenne Bell intercooler I sold but later down the road (way down) I plan to be over 600HP and don't want the hassle of redoing everything. The RPM unit is essentially the same as the Kenne Bell. I like the RPM unit but for the price I can build one that handles far more power and heat. Not to knock RPM they make great stuff.
I had a Kenne Bell intercooler I sold but later down the road (way down) I plan to be over 600HP and don't want the hassle of redoing everything. The RPM unit is essentially the same as the Kenne Bell. I like the RPM unit but for the price I can build one that handles far more power and heat. Not to knock RPM they make great stuff.
The Devils Own Chariot
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Re: FMIC question
I run one in front of the radiator. I had bad luck with heating up until I ditched the electric fans and went back to the stock clutch fan with shroud and got rid of the stupid under drive pulley that was on there.
I run one in front of the radiator. I had bad luck with heating up until I ditched the electric fans and went back to the stock clutch fan with shroud and got rid of the stupid under drive pulley that was on there.
The Devils Own Chariot
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Yes, only under boost. Intake temp sitting at a red light doesn't matter. What does matter is intake temps at WOT/full boost. Alky injection can drastically drop intake temps and actually make your intake *cool* to the touch after a full quarter mile pass. Its crazy:tup:
Yes, only under boost. Intake temp sitting at a red light doesn't matter. What does matter is intake temps at WOT/full boost. Alky injection can drastically drop intake temps and actually make your intake *cool* to the touch after a full quarter mile pass. Its crazy:tup:
Re: FMIC question
Methanol injection or get those intercooler sprayers that spray water or nitrous on the intercooler itself. Id do water like the Evos do.
Methanol injection or get those intercooler sprayers that spray water or nitrous on the intercooler itself. Id do water like the Evos do.
T-Bone
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Eric, I ran a large 3" thick FMIC on the Lap 1 Ty that sat directly in front of the radiator. IAT's dropped under full boost from 175-190 range (210> will start melting pistons) to around 120-130. When I was just driving normal, it fluctuated between 70-90 on cool days and 85-105 on summer days. No A/C though.
Couple things to consider if you go this route.
1) Prepare to have a pin on hood set-up. The factory hood latch brace must be removed. You can be creative for the latch w/o the brace but I don't have any experience doing that
2) The hot air from your FMIC WILL travel through your radiator increasing your coolant temps but a quality set of fans with proper shrouding will overcome that issue.
3) I had to cut away parts of my front brace for proper pipe routing.
Since I transferred the Lap 1 bowtie drivetrain into the Aspen, I went with another custom set-up below the radiator just because I could not bring myself to drill holes into the hood for pin latches. My set-up was rated to peak at 900 HP (not that I was pushing near that). If you have plans to pass that number, this will not suffice for you.
I have my custom FMIC and modified front brace with pins tucked away if you decide to go this route and would give you a schweet deal for all of it. The aluminum piping and silicone connectors with clamps can be obtained on ebay very reasonably since I reused the majority of that on the Aspen.
Eric, I ran a large 3" thick FMIC on the Lap 1 Ty that sat directly in front of the radiator. IAT's dropped under full boost from 175-190 range (210> will start melting pistons) to around 120-130. When I was just driving normal, it fluctuated between 70-90 on cool days and 85-105 on summer days. No A/C though.
Couple things to consider if you go this route.
1) Prepare to have a pin on hood set-up. The factory hood latch brace must be removed. You can be creative for the latch w/o the brace but I don't have any experience doing that
2) The hot air from your FMIC WILL travel through your radiator increasing your coolant temps but a quality set of fans with proper shrouding will overcome that issue.
3) I had to cut away parts of my front brace for proper pipe routing.
Since I transferred the Lap 1 bowtie drivetrain into the Aspen, I went with another custom set-up below the radiator just because I could not bring myself to drill holes into the hood for pin latches. My set-up was rated to peak at 900 HP (not that I was pushing near that). If you have plans to pass that number, this will not suffice for you.
I have my custom FMIC and modified front brace with pins tucked away if you decide to go this route and would give you a schweet deal for all of it. The aluminum piping and silicone connectors with clamps can be obtained on ebay very reasonably since I reused the majority of that on the Aspen.
The Devils Own Chariot
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Re: FMIC question
He is right. Once that Alky starts you can watch your scan tool intake temps drop like magic. From 150deg to 90deg real quick.
He is right. Once that Alky starts you can watch your scan tool intake temps drop like magic. From 150deg to 90deg real quick.
Vaders Sy
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Fmic
Fmic
I have a front mount on my Sy. It does have the factory hood latch and brace. My Sy also has electric fans and temps are usually in the low to mid 170's for the engine even with the front mount. Below is a thread that has a few pictures of my front mount. Good luck!
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95303
Fmic
I have a front mount on my Sy. It does have the factory hood latch and brace. My Sy also has electric fans and temps are usually in the low to mid 170's for the engine even with the front mount. Below is a thread that has a few pictures of my front mount. Good luck!
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95303
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Are those temps just cruising around, 170 degree IAT's seem high for a2a setup? I was thinking about going a2a but I think I might just stay with my a2w setup and just install alky.
Re: Fmic
Are those temps just cruising around, 170 degree IAT's seem high for a2a setup? I was thinking about going a2a but I think I might just stay with my a2w setup and just install alky.
Ry368
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Re: FMIC question
Mine is mounted in front of the radiator and It doesn't affect cooling what so ever. Not sure why somebody would have to use a pin on hood..... just have to modify hood latch bracket is all.
Tytilidies fmic thread---> http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82881&highlight=fmic
Mine is mounted in front of the radiator and It doesn't affect cooling what so ever. Not sure why somebody would have to use a pin on hood..... just have to modify hood latch bracket is all.
Tytilidies fmic thread---> http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82881&highlight=fmic
SYCLONE#1531
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Re: FMIC question
You can modify your factory latch as I did for fmic..
You can modify your factory latch as I did for fmic..
