Custom Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC)
04-03-2008, 01:16 AM
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Custom Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) I looked and looked, i could not find a guide to build a custom front mount intercooler. I was wondering if anyone who has done this could spare their 2 cents and show us the light... I know if i do a custom intercooler i would save a lot of money over a built kit. 3 questions maybe 4
1) Best intercooler to buy off ebay. easiest to mount.
2) Best piping to get for my set up.. FMIC for a d1sc procharger....
3) Whats the best piece to get that goes to the throttle body?
I would like a 3inch setup if possible. I mostly see 2.5 inch on ebay. I dont know what would fit.
And if anyone has any advice to give that would be great.
thanks....
1) Best intercooler to buy off ebay. easiest to mount.
2) Best piping to get for my set up.. FMIC for a d1sc procharger....
3) Whats the best piece to get that goes to the throttle body?
I would like a 3inch setup if possible. I mostly see 2.5 inch on ebay. I dont know what would fit.
And if anyone has any advice to give that would be great.
thanks....
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04-03-2008, 03:05 PM
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I got a 31x12x3 from just intercoolers(CXracing) on ebay $68 ($40 S&H) and a 3" piping kit to get started, then got the specialty couplers I needed to finish from Silicone intakes (they sell some on ebay also).
You have to put 3" or 4" in the search or you'll be going through the results all days, but they do have them.
You have to put 3" or 4" in the search or you'll be going through the results all days, but they do have them.
04-03-2008, 05:21 PM
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I got a 31x12x3 from just intercoolers(CXracing) on ebay $68 ($40 S&H) and a 3" piping kit to get started, then got the specialty couplers I needed to finish from Silicone intakes (they sell some on ebay also).
You have to put 3" or 4" in the search or you'll be going through the results all days, but they do have them.
You have to put 3" or 4" in the search or you'll be going through the results all days, but they do have them.
04-03-2008, 06:40 PM
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ok i got this one and its big help... However i dont want mine horizontal. i think im going to buy the kit off ebay too. O and could i sell my current duel intercooler set up.. i have the polished plentum, and whats it worth??
Can i use a super loud BOV? I need a bypass valve. an anyone link me to one that would work with a d1sc and a front mount.. thanks big help guys.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=horizontal
Can i use a super loud BOV? I need a bypass valve. an anyone link me to one that would work with a d1sc and a front mount.. thanks big help guys.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=horizontal
04-04-2008, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6HUMMER
I have the same one, do you plan to lay yours down horizontle?
I have the same one, do you plan to lay yours down horizontle?
04-04-2008, 04:30 PM
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I got one of those ebay intercoolers brand new never been used. 24x12x4 32" overall with 3" inlet and outlet. Very nice qaulity. I'll let it go for $200 shipped.
04-04-2008, 07:41 PM
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04-04-2008, 07:56 PM
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I got my 31x12x4 (24x12x4 core) off ebay for like $150-160 shipped.
Also picked up one of the piping kits off eBay and added a few extra pieces/fittings to my order. Hopefully I'll have every piece I need. Somewhat had it laid out before I pulled the motor. New motor should go in next weekend, and then I'll finally get around to cutting and piecing the pipes together.
Once you get under the car you'll see these cars almost look like they were designed for a Procharger with FMIC
Pipes route almost perfectly. My only issue is going to be how I want to mount my fuse boxes afterwards.
As for a bypass valve, the big red ATI race valve is like $360. It looks big in pics, but I didn't realize how BIG it was til I had it in my hand. Haven't decided where I'm mounting that yet..
Also picked up one of the piping kits off eBay and added a few extra pieces/fittings to my order. Hopefully I'll have every piece I need. Somewhat had it laid out before I pulled the motor. New motor should go in next weekend, and then I'll finally get around to cutting and piecing the pipes together.
Once you get under the car you'll see these cars almost look like they were designed for a Procharger with FMIC
Pipes route almost perfectly. My only issue is going to be how I want to mount my fuse boxes afterwards.As for a bypass valve, the big red ATI race valve is like $360. It looks big in pics, but I didn't realize how BIG it was til I had it in my hand. Haven't decided where I'm mounting that yet..