bguy5 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm not sure if its posted already or not but I'm wondering if a front mount inter cooler is a good idea for my lgt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Depends. What are your HP goals ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No, no one has ever posted about this before, ever, in the history of this forum. If only there were some way to search old posts for specific words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracheon Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No, no one has ever posted about this before, ever, in the history of this forum. If only there were some way to search old posts for specific words... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 If you want over 350hp yes if you have a DD and don't want over 350hp a topmount is just fine. Also a top mount is much easier and cheaper to install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 But, but ... Racekor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurkenman Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Depending on your HP goals which IC to use. The FMIC makes it much easier to do maint on the engine if you need access to the back side. The FMIC is more work to install. You can get an FMIC for about 1/2 the cost of a good TMIC. If you woke up today, you have another chance to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguy5 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 i have a tmic now but i was looking at getting a fmic to change the look of the front of the car. i was just wondering if my car will react different or not, and well its a D D with just over 260 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 not much sense in getting a fmic without adjusting your tune to take advantage of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguy5 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 well there would be an adjustment done afterwards buti was just wondering if it will hurt the ca by putting one on because ive been told i lose hp and the car doesnt run right with the front mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 search. the pros and cons of a fmic are well documented here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_csl Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 i have a tmic now but i was looking at getting a fmic to change the look of the front of the car. i was just wondering if my car will react different or not, and well its a D D with just over 260 hp First determine really WHY you want a FMIC. - Why does your post say you want to change the look of the car? - HP gloating vs. Usable HP - Is a FMIC beneficial to the car? If you don't read the rest of this post, read this: FMIC is a functional, not a visual mod. There are much cheaper ways to alter aesthetics. I went to a FMIC last year because (1) I regularly track the vehicle on road courses and the additional HP is useful under those conditions, and (2) a FMIC contributes to keeping the engine within safer conditions with the additional cooling of air and omit heat soak that's chronic with TMIC. If properly tuned and you have appropriate additional components, you'll see higher HP and Torque numbers. But depending on your setup and tune, your power curve is likely to move toward the higher RPM range. So if this is only your DD, the additional power won't be usable power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alegend90 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes No Depends. What are your HP goals ? these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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