How do you keep the intercooler cool on a T/A?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 10, 2005 | 08:58 PM

#21

gator's 99TA

TECH Senior Member

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 9,971

Likes: 2

From: Tampa Bay

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam

i wonder what futral has in mind for my car. i think its a griffin intercooler. regardless, should work out nicely, even if i dont need it. I would prefer to keep it stock looking too though

well you could just call up candy and ask her what she ordered for ya. i know that allan ordered 3 griffin FMICs. one being mine....i bet another is for you.

even "covered up" i dont see a problem with enough air getting in there. full out race cars dont have openings. also like others said too much of a hole and you have major aerodynamic issues.

you arent going to daily drive this car are you???

Feb 10, 2005 | 10:23 PM

#22

Arkangel77

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 661

Likes: 0

From: La.

I wish someone made something liek this for the LT1 Cars? It would be nice to have the option.I think thoes holes are a little too large for my Taste BUT its a unique look for sure!

Feb 10, 2005 | 10:51 PM

#23

Demonicbird00

10 Second Club

iTrader: (17)

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,409

Likes: 0

From: Alloway,NJ

the bumper and wing come from here www.firebirdevolution.net.
I just purchased the bumper and wing, I cant wait to get it. Im also getting the grill mesh to keep bugs and stuff like that out.

hope that helps
-Brandon

Feb 10, 2005 | 11:00 PM

#24

trtturbo

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (25)

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 1,810

Likes: 0

From: Newark, Tx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkangel77

I wish someone made something liek this for the LT1 Cars? It would be nice to have the option.I think thoes holes are a little too large for my Taste BUT its a unique look for sure!

Ark, we did just finish a fmic on my sons LT1 and its great. I put a couple of pics on the site, but will get some more. We are going to let Christian, the designer and owner of Firebirdevolution.net do something with the LT1 bumper for us. It should be similar, but a obviously a little smaller openings.
If it turns out good, he may market it also.
People talk about doing this fmic kit for 400 - 500. More power to you. If you use t-bolt clamps, good silicone, polished mandrel aluminum, etc, it gets expensive for something that is quality.

Feb 11, 2005 | 03:31 AM

#25

Arkangel77

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 661

Likes: 0

From: La.

Thanks for the Update - I will go take a look at the finished product! Lata, Ark

PS - I musta MIssed it BUT I cant see anny pics of an LT1/FMIC on your site?

Feb 11, 2005 | 05:52 AM

#26

smokinHawk

TECH Senior Member

iTrader: (48)

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 7,354

Likes: 1

From: Columbus, ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by gator's 99TA

even "covered up" i dont see a problem with enough air getting in there. full out race cars dont have openings. also like others said too much of a hole and you have major aerodynamic issues.

full out race cars usaully have air to water IC, so no opening required

why hasnt anyone thought of a rear mount intercooler yet?

Feb 11, 2005 | 08:06 AM

#27

Relativelyfast

On The Tree

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 114

Likes: 0

From: Boise

If you open up the front end it is a good idea to get rid of the cowl weather stripping under the hood to flow some more air. The opening is just another reason why Camaro > TA

Reply Subscribe