Need Advise on Firebird FMIC
sorry guys for late responce ,
It is not running yet.
Radiator temperatures are higher than normal and fans are running more often with tune for 160 termostat on the hot day.
Im planing to make a scoop for intercooler later to increase the efficiency
It is not running yet.
Radiator temperatures are higher than normal and fans are running more often with tune for 160 termostat on the hot day.
Im planing to make a scoop for intercooler later to increase the efficiency
So that location presents a pretty big problem for the radiator air flow? Do you have any more pics/ specs on that IC and maybe some install info?
Again, I definately dig that location...
Again, I definately dig that location...
this is 30x8x3.5 intercooler with 2.5 in/out, when you will have front bumper with styrofoam out ,- its just so nice and easy, I drilled one hole upfront and have another 3 mounts on the other side(see on the pic). bolt that on and done.
Of course it increases temperatures, itsblocking 80% of the radiator opening , but proper scoop will fix the problem.
Basicaly we have no other choice , ATI , cut the front bumper or my way with the scoop.
Of course it increases temperatures, itsblocking 80% of the radiator opening , but proper scoop will fix the problem.
Basicaly we have no other choice , ATI , cut the front bumper or my way with the scoop.
ttt. curious how this setup is workin out. did the scoop help radiator?
can you elaborate on this, its sort of confusing. Im probably going to go this route for my fmic.
when you will have front bumper with styrofoam out ,- its just so nice and easy, I drilled one hole upfront and have another 3 mounts on the other side(see on the pic). bolt that on and done.
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That's how my IC is, 31x8x4, never got a chance to log IAT's though. Have a buddy making 13psi boost on his 9:1 347 and runs maybe 30-40 above ambient after full 135mph blast and then immediately cools off.
I have this thing installed . Pics are here :
http://www.turbofirebird.com/Interco...8/Default.aspx
yes it raises the temperature. I need to install duct , this should fix the problem.
http://www.turbofirebird.com/Interco...8/Default.aspx
yes it raises the temperature. I need to install duct , this should fix the problem.
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Originally Posted by iGoRa
I have this thing installed . Pics are here :
http://www.turbofirebird.com/Interco...8/Default.aspx
yes it raises the temperature. I need to install duct , this should fix the problem.
http://www.turbofirebird.com/Interco...8/Default.aspx
yes it raises the temperature. I need to install duct , this should fix the problem.
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I have my intercooler mounted like this and noticed no difference while normally driving, but I turn on my fans at a lower temp than stock and use a stock Tstat. Under boost is a different storry though. The first time I noticed it I thought "head gasket". During a TNT run from 40ish- 120ish I noticed the temp gauge rise a lot, fast. The needle will rise about 3/16" anytime under boost for about 10 seconds and up. The temps do come down to normal very quickly though, about a minute or so of steady cruising. Oh this is also a V6, so I'm sure a V8 car would be much worse.
Igora it looks very good so far....I had the same intercooler you have on your car but i had it mounted in my front bumper....I understand about not cutting the bumper...i think if i had a firebird instead of a camaro i wouldnt cut it up either....as far as the Temp. goes....do you still have your AC in?? well if you still have it in and you dont use it i would reccomend taking it out with that type of mounted intercooler only because when you remove the AC condensor radiator it opens up more free flowing air going to the radiator....Also i set my radiator fans to turn on at 185* with a 180* thermostat...my car never runs hot
Here is how I set mine up.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=sequential
Ran something similar on my old turbo car and it worked great.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=sequential
Ran something similar on my old turbo car and it worked great.
Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Looks nice but your radiator will run a lot hotter since you blocked off it's primary source of cooling.
