DIY Fmic
12-26-2010, 09:01 PM
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DIY Fmic For the guys that did ur own front mount on the cheap where did u buy all the parts for it. IC, t bolt clamps, couplers, piping etc. Also not sure what size I wanna go w 31x12x3? Sound bout right. Thanks for the input
12-26-2010, 11:19 PM
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Actually i think most go with 31x12x4. Ebay is a great place for that stuff. This intercooler is rated to about 1k hp according to some people on this board.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S-MOT...item3cb30af4cd
Cheap piping set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item27b781a23e
Then all you need to do is come up with some way to mount it and your good! All for around $300.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S-MOT...item3cb30af4cd
Cheap piping set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...item27b781a23e
Then all you need to do is come up with some way to mount it and your good! All for around $300.
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12-27-2010, 09:34 AM
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I got a IC and piping kit 31x12x4 with 3" in/outlets from CXRacing, was kind of like a universal with various aluminum pipe and bends, some couplers and t-bolt clamps. I then replaced any of the 90's and got a reducer for connecting it to the throttle body from silicone intakes. Got a ATI race valve second hand and had an aluminum flange made (if buying new just order with the right flange already.) Used a chop saw with a high tooth blade to cut the bends like butter and paid a buddy to weld them together.
Cost me $750 I think completed.
Cost me $750 I think completed.
12-27-2010, 02:17 PM
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Ok looks like I'll be buying the IC from eBay! Where did u guys mount ur big red race valve at? Noise don't matter too me. Should I keep it close to the TB like it is now ?
12-28-2010, 12:42 PM
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Ive always heard that its best to keep the BPV as close as reasonably possible to the TB to reduce backpressure and also help with a reliable reading for the MAF (if you have one). Mine is here:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Picture208.jpg
However, I've also seen people putting it before the IC, that way, the IC is not constantly being bombarded with hot air from the blower, then when you're ready to boost, your IC is a little cooler to start off with..
Both ways make sense. I guess its up to you to decide what you want to do. Or you could do both if you have the funds
It will physically work pretty much anywhere you place it on the pressure side of things.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Picture208.jpg
However, I've also seen people putting it before the IC, that way, the IC is not constantly being bombarded with hot air from the blower, then when you're ready to boost, your IC is a little cooler to start off with..
Both ways make sense. I guess its up to you to decide what you want to do. Or you could do both if you have the funds
It will physically work pretty much anywhere you place it on the pressure side of things.
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Ive always heard that its best to keep the BPV as close as reasonably possible to the TB to reduce backpressure and also help with a reliable reading for the MAF (if you have one). Mine is here:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Picture208.jpg
However, I've also seen people putting it before the IC, that way, the IC is not constantly being bombarded with hot air from the blower, then when you're ready to boost, your IC is a little cooler to start off with..
Both ways make sense. I guess its up to you to decide what you want to do. Or you could do both if you have the funds It will physically work pretty much anywhere you place it on the pressure side of things.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Picture208.jpg
However, I've also seen people putting it before the IC, that way, the IC is not constantly being bombarded with hot air from the blower, then when you're ready to boost, your IC is a little cooler to start off with..
Both ways make sense. I guess its up to you to decide what you want to do. Or you could do both if you have the funds It will physically work pretty much anywhere you place it on the pressure side of things.
