ATI Twin ICs - Move to front side by side?

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Sep 21, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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ATI Twin ICs - Move to front side by side?

Just following up on a discussion I had today. With the ATI Procharger twin IC kit (for a C5), could they be placed up front under the bumper to increase efficiency? I think they'd have to remain independent instead of all the flow going through both of them consecutively. But could it be done?

Sep 22, 2008 | 04:58 AM

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Sep 22, 2008 | 06:50 AM

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Sep 22, 2008 | 08:28 AM

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something like this..?

Sep 22, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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something like this..?

Exactly. I never hear of people doing that. Is it acceptable?

Sep 22, 2008 | 12:03 PM

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I would just go fmic at that point.

Sep 22, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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something like this..?

Major heat soak in one intercooler. Not suggested, get a single fmic

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Sep 22, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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Major heat soak in one intercooler. Not suggested, get a single fmic

Yes, but I'm talking about making do with what comes with the kit before going single FMIC. Sorry I wasn't clear enough. Changing to FMIC wasn't in the question.

Sep 22, 2008 | 06:14 PM

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You never want to run twin IC's in serial (one after the other) because you end up with less heat rejection (the 2nd one doesn't do much work) and double the restriction. Move them if you want, but make sure they are fed in parallel.

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Sep 22, 2008 | 07:21 PM

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We got them to work quite well in this Corvette.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=54 Bob

Sep 23, 2008 | 01:31 PM

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Mine work well 644rwhp 03 z06 cam and d1sc

Sep 23, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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If anything I'd flip one so the inlet is on the top right and weld the two together. Inlet = top right and outlet = bottom left. That would be a lot cheaper than buying a FMIC core and work better than what is pictured. That's if you can weld aluminum or know someone who will really cheaply.