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Title: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: kuntzie on August 05, 2006, 05:30:17 PM
ya so its time to install the FMIC...... :)
dimentions are as follows  29" end to end x 9"tall x 3" thick

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/ic2.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/ic1.jpg)

I willl update this thread in the next couple of days when i get the mandrel bent piping
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: GOT2B GM on August 05, 2006, 10:01:31 PM
its BIG
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: kuntzie on August 08, 2006, 08:40:17 PM
yes yes it is
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: TGPilot on August 08, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
Why not a top down FMIC?
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: futuretgp'er on August 14, 2006, 09:47:53 PM
anything new??
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: kuntzie on August 15, 2006, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: TGPilot on August 08, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
Why not a top down FMIC?


say what??


Quote from: futuretgp'er on August 14, 2006, 09:47:53 PM
anything new??

well i got the FMIC mounted, the piping started (mandrel bent) .... dont got my camera, and ive been working 10-12 hour days

when i pick up my camera ill get some pics
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: futuretgp'er on August 16, 2006, 11:24:34 PM
top to bottom:

and this is a friggin great deal!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting)

this probably won't fit but this seller used to sell one that was smaller (top to bottom with opposing outlets)
since your already going with side to side piping setup...this would have been quite the intercooler for you...if it were the smaller one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto)
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: TGPilot on August 17, 2006, 08:58:24 PM
Quote from: kuntzie on August 15, 2006, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: TGPilot on August 08, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
Why not a top down FMIC?


say what??



A top down intercooler...instead of a ton of charge piping to go from one side to the other with a side to side like you have...a top down has the piping on one side which force feeds the intercooler from the top down.
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: kuntzie on August 29, 2006, 12:48:07 PM
k well heres a little update..... the i/c is installed as well as the turbo to i/c piping... just got to finish up the i/c to TB ( all 2/5")

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/888670ad.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/b05e9bd6.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/b1dea174.jpg)

and a true cold air intake/ as well as a pic showing off polished the turbo

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b342/kuntzie_86/8dfd6511.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: GPChief on August 30, 2006, 10:38:26 AM
What are you going to do about your secondary Fan that is now removed??
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: Invasion1 on August 30, 2006, 10:43:40 AM
I think your gonna have overheating issues IMO

Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: z284pwr on August 30, 2006, 11:04:31 AM
Quote from: futuretgp'er on August 16, 2006, 11:24:34 PM
top to bottom:

and this is a friggin great deal!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting)

this probably won't fit but this seller used to sell one that was smaller (top to bottom with opposing outlets)
since your already going with side to side piping setup...this would have been quite the intercooler for you...if it were the smaller one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto)

The top one is definitely the kind I'm going to get.  It will definitely save a lot of piping.  The bottom could probably be made to fit, may be doing a 90* then a turn for the piping but it would probably work.


And I don't really think he will have overheating issues.  If the radiator is in good condition, it should be fine I would think.  With a 160* TS in 100+ degree weather, I can still get my car to run below 200 idling around town if I feel the need to by turning the heater on.  On the freeway, its barely at 180*.   Who knows, this will definitely be interesting to see how the cooling issue is and how much the intake temperatures are affected.
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: pontiac6ksteawd on August 30, 2006, 11:29:21 AM
I think he still has space in there. It looks like he brought out the FMIC, and since he doesnt have AC (hence lack of Condensor) he can take out the spacers for the front mounted fan, and take it back a little. Might have to trim the case, or the blades, But I think he probly has enuf space.. Althou I couldnt drive a car without AC.. Not to mention, once he takes out the old intercooler, he can put in a full size radiator thats 2 or 3 cores, and maybe a side by side cooling fan system.
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: kuntzie on August 30, 2006, 02:32:50 PM
Quote from: GPChief on August 30, 2006, 10:38:26 AM
What are you going to do about your secondary Fan that is now removed??

im moving the fan down infront of the rad (on to the edge as close ias i can get (to stock i/c side)

Quote from: Invasion1 on August 30, 2006, 10:43:40 AM
I think your gonna have overheating issues IMO



if this has anytthing to do with the lack of valance that was currently off the car then LOL..... other wise... the car runs cold all the time, doesnt ever get above 1/4, and i drove it yesterday with the i.c installed and still the same still runs cool (a tad bit warmer (maybe a tick)

Quote from: z284pwr on August 30, 2006, 11:04:31 AM
Quote from: futuretgp'er on August 16, 2006, 11:24:34 PM
top to bottom:

and this is a friggin great deal!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TREADSTONE-Turbo-Intercooler-Mustang-Supra-Spearco-WRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298909QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting)

this probably won't fit but this seller used to sell one that was smaller (top to bottom with opposing outlets)
since your already going with side to side piping setup...this would have been quite the intercooler for you...if it were the smaller one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Supra-Intercooler-Procharger-Supercharger-Turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ007QQitemZ170018298279QQtcZphoto)

The top one is definitely the kind I'm going to get.  It will definitely save a lot of piping.  The bottom could probably be made to fit, may be doing a 90* then a turn for the piping but it would probably work.


And I don't really think he will have overheating issues.  If the radiator is in good condition, it should be fine I would think.  With a 160* TS in 100+ degree weather, I can still get my car to run below 200 idling around town if I feel the need to by turning the heater on.  On the freeway, its barely at 180*.   Who knows, this will definitely be interesting to see how the cooling issue is and how much the intake temperatures are affected.


ya i was gunna go with opne of those, but i got an amazing deal on this one+ no ac so i figured it wold be fine

Quote from: pontiac6ksteawd on August 30, 2006, 11:29:21 AM
I think he still has space in there. It looks like he brought out the FMIC, and since he doesnt have AC (hence lack of Condensor) he can take out the spacers for the front mounted fan, and take it back a little. Might have to trim the case, or the blades, But I think he probly has enuf space.. Althou I couldnt drive a car without AC.. Not to mention, once he takes out the old intercooler, he can put in a full size radiator thats 2 or 3 cores, and maybe a side by side cooling fan system.

ya there is space in there for a bigger fan, once i find on i may slap one in.
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: Invasion1 on August 30, 2006, 04:09:21 PM
nothing to do with your valence  :icon_rolleyes: , has to do with one less fan and a big hunk of aluminium in front of the rad....

Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: GPChief on August 30, 2006, 05:11:06 PM
43 2387 PN for a larger Radiator.  That is what I am going to slap in mine. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: futuretgp'er on September 01, 2006, 03:43:48 PM
hey GPchief...any part numbers for a shorter a/c condenser that'll work nicely for us?
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: z284pwr on September 01, 2006, 04:23:01 PM
I did some research and asking around, your best bet thus far that I have discovered would be from a '88-92 Mazda 626 or MX6.  Also another option MAY be a GMC Safari Van
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: futuretgp'er on September 03, 2006, 11:38:15 PM
z284pwr  thanks for the tip ill keep it in mind when the time comes...and it looks like it may come sooner than i expected!
Title: Re: Kuntzie's FMIC install thread
Post by: mars on September 13, 2006, 05:18:56 PM
As far as not getting adequate cooling due to the intercooler blocking off the rad, here's my setup :

(http://www.domesticcrew.com/marvin/Cavalier/'06_charger_pipe/pipe_7.JPG)

As you can see, my intercooler blocks about 80% of my rad...

I still have the stock fan behind the rad, and it works perfect.  I have my fan set up for a 180* stat, and it NEVER EVER even comes close to 200*F, I could be waiting in traffic for hours, in 95* weather.