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I would like to know people's thoughts on how much open air they think is necessary for a FMIC through the bumper. Camaros already have that huge opening but Trans Ams don't. I plan to cut out my tag slot and I am considering removing the fog lights (not sure if it's even possible to keep them).
What has everyone else done? Post pics if you can, I just want ideas.
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Ryan
What has everyone else done? Post pics if you can, I just want ideas.
Thanks,
Ryan
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i did what the two above did, except I kept my fog lights.
see link in sig. I also left the bird in the front license plate frame, however cut around it. Usually see 10-15 degrees F above ambient
see link in sig. I also left the bird in the front license plate frame, however cut around it. Usually see 10-15 degrees F above ambient
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Im getting below or right at ambient temps with my setup, bigger isnt always better! Its a Mishimoto intercooler, you can search em on ebay. They have an actual site which leads me to believe they are better than regular ebay ICs. Ive painted the white letters black now, so its totally stealth. I love my fogs!
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Im getting below or right at ambient temps with my setup, bigger isnt always better! Its a Mishimoto intercooler, you can search em on ebay. They have an actual site which leads me to believe they are better than regular ebay ICs. Ive painted the white letters black now, so its totally stealth. I love my fogs!
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From your other thread you are only pushing 8psi through the intercooler and looking for 500rwhp. Turn the boost up to 13 or 14 psi and aim for 700+ and I would bet your IAT's will climb a fair bit higher. I am sure you intercooler setup is more efficient than mine given that it is standing up, but given that my temps were only 20 - 25 degrees above ambient at around 700rwhp I'm not complaining.
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its plastic behind that too, if i wanna open it up the insert has to come out and I gotta CUT THE BUMPER. at least with a TA it looks normal, its tough to do a camaro that way and have it look factory. Then camaro guys have to brace the hole somehow cuz the plastic starts flexing bad past 140mph
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its plastic behind that too, if i wanna open it up the insert has to come out and I gotta CUT THE BUMPER. at least with a TA it looks normal, its tough to do a camaro that way and have it look factory. Then camaro guys have to brace the hole somehow cuz the plastic starts flexing bad past 140mph
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