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Mar 23, 2005 | 08:43 PM

Ferocity02

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Question about FMIC...

Is it worthwhile to run a FMIC even if you don't want to cut out the fascia? I am talking about Camaros here. I have seen some FMICs on Camaros without the bumper cut and it looks like the air going through the two holes will go through the intercooler. Is this enough air flowing through the intercooler to make it worth while?

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Mar 23, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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Not really, there is a pressure drop assoicated with a intercooler, I don't know how much it will cool but it would be a LOT better if you were to get some black mesh or something and replace the front grill with that.

I forget who has done this but it looks really good.

Mar 24, 2005 | 06:49 AM

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If the intercooler is sized right and the internal fin is set up specifically for the sc/tc that it is intended for then yes. An intercooler (sized correctly) with basically no air flow to it will be at least 20% efficient. It doesnt take air flow for something to dissipate heat (but it sure helps).

Mar 24, 2005 | 08:04 AM

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Jimmy is correct heat transfer will take place, but the more air flow across the intercooler the more heat tranfer will take place and the coooler the air charge netting you better performance due to lower air temp etc... I know I am just repeating what Jimmy said but I was haveing a hard time really understanding it the way it was presented so I thought I'd give it to you in my words just in case you were like me LOL!

Mar 24, 2005 | 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferocity02

In average 35 degree temps I've been running average 54 degree IAT in the boost with an OBX with just the stock holes in the grill. I also have a big hole cut out in the middle of the grill for real airflow but it's been covered up by my front license plate all winter. In short, I would say the answer to your question is yes its worth it based on my experience. But if you can cut a bigger hole probably the more airflow the better.

Mar 24, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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JimmyZZ28, do you all have a site? Or you a backyard gang? I know those ICs they through in the Cummins 12v dodges work hella good.

Mar 24, 2005 | 08:31 AM

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WWW.GRIFFINRADIATOR.COM No backyard here we manufacture every item that goes into our heat exchanger in house we dont purchase anything but raw materials.

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Mar 24, 2005 | 08:43 AM

JIMMYZZ28

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John Ryan helped us out alot (thanks). SPRAY THE CORE N20 RULES............

Mar 24, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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WWW.GRIFFINRADIATOR.COM No backyard here me manufacture every item that goes into our heat exchanger in house we dont purchase anything but raw materials.

griffen has good quality stuff.
ive had an a2a IC, radiator, AC condesor, and soon a heat exchanger and a2w IC, every thing ive gotten from them have been pimp. cant wait to test it out.
plus they got great prices on everything

Mar 24, 2005 | 09:16 AM

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I am putting a set of small electric fans on the back side of my front mount right now. And am going to spray it with a little n20 at full boost. I have a lt1 camaro front end so the intercooler is pretty much totally covered exept the bottom. I probly wont need the fans, but its always good to have it incase you need it instead of need it and not have it.

Billy