Front mount intercoolers
02-10-2008, 06:04 PM
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airflow is good for sure
im just now strung between which IC would do me some justice. i got about 350-400hp in mind (someday....im working on it haha) so im just seeing whats good bad or indifferant
im just now strung between which IC would do me some justice. i got about 350-400hp in mind (someday....im working on it haha) so im just seeing whats good bad or indifferant
02-10-2008, 06:06 PM
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SFR does one and with an accompanying oil cooler upgrade which seems pretty good. http://www.speedforceracing.com/prod...erupgrades.php
Or get someone to custom fit one to your car. You might also want to consider some venting too. It is possible to block other parts like your radiator and a/c from cool airflow so check out your options.
Or get someone to custom fit one to your car. You might also want to consider some venting too. It is possible to block other parts like your radiator and a/c from cool airflow so check out your options.
i see vitesse maf too. hey ur car would run better with an air filter
02-10-2008, 07:41 PM
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Patrick, I have the coarsest core available on mine and my intake temps are still high. There are a few other factors there such as the standard IC pipes, air filter is too small (i think) and airflow could be better. The core is quite thin - 50mm but you are not really meant to go more than 63mm on an IC that sits directly in front of the rad as mine does as it kills the airflow if the two together are too thick. I am looking at make the surface area larger and a new slightly denser core but still 50mm and all new IC pipes, still having the debate on best diameter too. However the new IC will have far better end tank design than the 9m one has which will improve flow and make sure the air gets through the lower tubes. If you saw the pics of the endtanks on the 9m one I have now they do not promote flow through the lower half of the IC, not sure why they did this.
02-10-2008, 09:21 PM
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"Tommy interesting what you say on the air filters, I have been thinking this for some time about mine, how big do you suggest is big enough for say 500hp?"
If ya go to the K&N site and I think they have a formula to figure out what size you need for expected CFM airflow (or maybe, I called their tech department). I know the filter is gotta be twice the size as the ones in the photos, here, on this thread, for 500 hp.
If ya go to the K&N site and I think they have a formula to figure out what size you need for expected CFM airflow (or maybe, I called their tech department). I know the filter is gotta be twice the size as the ones in the photos, here, on this thread, for 500 hp.
02-11-2008, 01:20 AM
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The picture that you're referring too was actually taken by Plazma when the air filter was still off the car during installation. We have our filters down into the front left hand fender.
02-11-2008, 01:25 AM
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Patrick, I have the coarsest core available on mine and my intake temps are still high. There are a few other factors there such as the standard IC pipes, air filter is too small (i think) and airflow could be better. The core is quite thin - 50mm but you are not really meant to go more than 63mm on an IC that sits directly in front of the rad as mine does as it kills the airflow if the two together are too thick. I am looking at make the surface area larger and a new slightly denser core but still 50mm and all new IC pipes, still having the debate on best diameter too. However the new IC will have far better end tank design than the 9m one has which will improve flow and make sure the air gets through the lower tubes. If you saw the pics of the endtanks on the 9m one I have now they do not promote flow through the lower half of the IC, not sure why they did this.
02-11-2008, 04:11 AM
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Agree Tommy, and If you are refering to my car that is just a temporary filter.
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02-11-2008, 05:37 AM
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I agree search can be invaluable, but I haven't worked out how to search for a specific answer to a specific question as to cut to the chase rather than sifting for gold. 
Sometimes you just get lazy and feel that if someone can jump right in with the answer you get more accomplished. Conversely I've done lots of interesting reading by getting carried away on some tangent while searching so both can be beneficial.
Sometimes you just get lazy and feel that if someone can jump right in with the answer you get more accomplished. Conversely I've done lots of interesting reading by getting carried away on some tangent while searching so both can be beneficial.
02-11-2008, 08:30 AM
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Spend plenty of time searching, but if you can find anywhere that someone has defined the optimal spec for my 3.0 8v (with Vitesse Stage V turbo) intercooling setup on a 968 with optimally sized intercooler pipes, throttle body and airflow that works for the radiator cooling the please show me where.......? 
Surely until then its up for discussion right?
Surely until then its up for discussion right?
02-11-2008, 08:37 PM
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Spend plenty of time searching, but if you can find anywhere that someone has defined the optimal spec for my 3.0 8v (with Vitesse Stage V turbo) intercooling setup on a 968 with optimally sized intercooler pipes, throttle body and airflow that works for the radiator cooling the please show me where.......?
Surely until then its up for discussion right?
Surely until then its up for discussion right?
The 2.5 ltr FMIC discussion has had more reruns than I Love Lucy.
02-12-2008, 07:55 PM
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The i/c is a custom one made here in Australia by a company that has been doing them for many years. http://plazmaman.com/shop/index.php
The picture that you're referring too was actually taken by Plazma when the air filter was still off the car during installation. We have our filters down into the front left hand fender.
The picture that you're referring too was actually taken by Plazma when the air filter was still off the car during installation. We have our filters down into the front left hand fender.