Attempt at cooler IAT's (pics)
10-06-2012, 03:08 PM
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Attempt at cooler IAT's (pics) I decided to revise the intercooling system on my firebird and try a FMIC while adding my Burkhart front bumper support that I've had on my shelf for a little while. Since this is a LT1 car, I was stuck with the smaller, 3.5" twin intercooler system from Procharger. While I did put down some relatively respectable power through them, I could see the IAT's got hot real quick under extended boost.
Below are pics of the bumper support of which a buddy of mine added brackets to hold the intercooler. The intercooler is a 31x12x4 which I've seen used quite often. I will see how well it works for me and if needed, I will jump to a higher quality unit. My hope is I pick up a little CFM through the new system and cooler IATs.
All I need now is to finish up the piping and get the front bumper cover back from paint.
Before:
After:
And a pic of the car with the drag wheels/tires on just for fun.
Below are pics of the bumper support of which a buddy of mine added brackets to hold the intercooler. The intercooler is a 31x12x4 which I've seen used quite often. I will see how well it works for me and if needed, I will jump to a higher quality unit. My hope is I pick up a little CFM through the new system and cooler IATs.
All I need now is to finish up the piping and get the front bumper cover back from paint.
Before:
After:
And a pic of the car with the drag wheels/tires on just for fun.
10-16-2012, 10:05 AM
#4
The charge piping is all done. I just need to tighten everything up for good. Everything fits really well satisfies my OCD with these kinds of things.
I've also included a few pics of my redneck pipe bead maker. The piping kit I bought had this done to all the ends but I needed to cut some of the pipes so everything fit appropriately. I stole this idea from the internet and it works surprisingly well. I made one for the 3" pipe and another for the 3.5" pipe.
I've also included a few pics of my redneck pipe bead maker. The piping kit I bought had this done to all the ends but I needed to cut some of the pipes so everything fit appropriately. I stole this idea from the internet and it works surprisingly well. I made one for the 3" pipe and another for the 3.5" pipe.
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10-24-2012, 08:49 PM
#11
I finished up the Procharger twin intercoolers to single FMIC setup. It's performing very well so far and I can't wait to get it to the track in a little over a month. I can probably find a way to get my custom halo foglights back in but for now, I'm liking the FMIC look. The front bumper had some stone chips and such which really bothered me so I had it repainted as well. I also installed a set of Corbeau LG1 seats which were custom upholstered to match the existing interior color. The centers use perforated leather to give some of the OEM look. These fit me like a glove and are so much more supportive than the stock seats. I was rushing to snap some pics before the sun went down.
10-25-2012, 06:46 PM
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Very nice car looks beautiful, i have a coupe exactly the same except i have black tt2 ms i also have the same intercooler w a d1sc was wondering how ur iats were w your new set up? Also did you cut out anything on ur fog light opening ?
10-25-2012, 07:54 PM
#17
Thanks for the compliments everyone.
Corbeau LG1s and thanks.
IATs have been pretty good so far. Roughly 10 deg above ambient or less during cruise. I only saw a 20 deg temp rise from the bottom of 3rd to the top of 4th. The real test will be next month when I take it to the track.
Corbeau LG1s and thanks.
IATs have been pretty good so far. Roughly 10 deg above ambient or less during cruise. I only saw a 20 deg temp rise from the bottom of 3rd to the top of 4th. The real test will be next month when I take it to the track.
