Im wanting to do an FMIC custom setup on my '97 854, while not "advertising" and keeping the front as close to OEM looking as possible. I figure the best way to go about this and maintain good airflow is to install it directly behind the grill(black eggcrate with 07' S80 slash emblem) rather than below the bumper beam. This setup would also use significantly less piping, good for lag and what-not.
Has anyone done this or a write up on it? Did a fair amount of searching but all the installs are below the bumper beam. Any help is appreciated.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 07:23 PM
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 07:27 PM
There really isn't enough room to fit a proper sized intercooler in that area. For a stock look below the bumper you can hit it with a light coat of flat black paint or do it proper and get a thermal dispersion coating.
Edited by Hanks, 15 March 2012 - 07:36 PM.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 07:31 PM
If you want to keep it there you should go with a larger intercooler such as IPD's, etc.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 08:03 PM
you can't really see it that well in the bumber opening of an 850 anyway IMO
search for Ian Carr's thread on his fmic that's the only one that comes to mind in that location
search for Ian Carr's thread on his fmic that's the only one that comes to mind in that location
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 08:05 PM
If you want to keep it hidden in the bumper just give it a light coat of black rad paint.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 08:52 PM
I like the blacked out look. How is the airflow without cutting the bumper? I may just go that route if nothing else works.
One of the big plus sides though would be reduced intercooler piping which makes a big difference to me, driveability wise.
Question: How about a custom intercooler with end tanks fabbed to fit? Maybe with removing the oem intercooler and moving the a/c condenser right up against the radiator? What would the cost for a custom intercooler like that run? I have no clue. Been trying to call a well repped local shop but they're pretty busy, tax season and all(everyone with they're refunds lol)
One of the big plus sides though would be reduced intercooler piping which makes a big difference to me, driveability wise.
Question: How about a custom intercooler with end tanks fabbed to fit? Maybe with removing the oem intercooler and moving the a/c condenser right up against the radiator? What would the cost for a custom intercooler like that run? I have no clue. Been trying to call a well repped local shop but they're pretty busy, tax season and all(everyone with they're refunds lol)
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 11:08 PM
If you're interested in an Intercooler I have a black Mishimoto one for sale that I didn't end up using. PM me if you're interested.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:04 AM
I like the blacked out look. How is the airflow without cutting the bumper? I may just go that route if nothing else works.
One of the big plus sides though would be reduced intercooler piping which makes a big difference to me, driveability wise.
Question: How about a custom intercooler with end tanks fabbed to fit? Maybe with removing the oem intercooler and moving the a/c condenser right up against the radiator? What would the cost for a custom intercooler like that run? I have no clue. Been trying to call a well repped local shop but they're pretty busy, tax season and all(everyone with they're refunds lol)
I would use this as a starting point: http://www.ipdusa.co...850-c70-s70-v70 .
If it costs more than IPD's direct replacement intercooler, than it's not worth it. I don't think anyone else makes a custom intercooler anyways. If you are planning on getting an one-off, just make sure it's less than the IPD one.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:10 AM
I agree with BlackT5. I think the blacked out look is most stealth.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:32 AM
PM RZT5 about a drop in intercooler.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 07:03 PM
I like the blacked out look. How is the airflow without cutting the bumper? I may just go that route if nothing else works.
One of the big plus sides though would be reduced intercooler piping which makes a big difference to me, driveability wise.
Question: How about a custom intercooler with end tanks fabbed to fit? Maybe with removing the oem intercooler and moving the a/c condenser right up against the radiator? What would the cost for a custom intercooler like that run? I have no clue. Been trying to call a well repped local shop but they're pretty busy, tax season and all(everyone with they're refunds lol)
Keep 2.25 piping and you wont be able to tell a noticable difference in lag, black it out for stealth and airflows just fine with the stock bumper opening. If that doesn't work for you do as kalvin said, Rye is a great guy and knows his stuff!
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