yay, got my intercooler back! (large pics...)
10-05-02, 05:22 PM
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yay, got my intercooler back! (large pics...)
with new 2.5" pipes welded onto the starion core 
no I'm not using that reducer on the core... I just havn't cut up my long piece of 2.5" silicon yet
no I'm not using that reducer on the core... I just havn't cut up my long piece of 2.5" silicon yet
10-05-02, 06:38 PM
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exciting 
do you have an upgraded radiator? If it's in your sig and I didn't see it feel free to flame me
How much has this little project set you back yet? I'm debating whether I want to go front mount or not....
do you have an upgraded radiator? If it's in your sig and I didn't see it feel free to flame me
How much has this little project set you back yet? I'm debating whether I want to go front mount or not....
10-05-02, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by Roy James
How much did that core cost you? if you dont mind me asking. Thanks
How much did that core cost you? if you dont mind me asking. Thanks
do you have an upgraded radiator
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10-05-02, 10:59 PM
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Originally posted by Roy James
what sort of piping is that? and how are you bending it?.. Thanks!
what sort of piping is that? and how are you bending it?.. Thanks!
the 2 peices sitting on the shock tower is 1 peice. that's what they look like uncut, a big "U"
you gota paint them though or they will rust.
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10-06-02, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by SaabGuy
The first 2 pictures clearly identifies your love for the intercooler. Why else would it be in your bed??
The first 2 pictures clearly identifies your love for the intercooler. Why else would it be in your bed??
more fun today, think masking tape would hold 10psi? LOL
10-06-02, 09:36 PM
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i was just wondering if you took into account that every bend in that pipe you have increases heat. how well do you expect this to cool?
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10-06-02, 10:53 PM
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Originally posted by RotaryForce13B
I'm thinking how well is it going to work in front of the raitator. At idle its going to warm that intercooler up! .
I'm thinking how well is it going to work in front of the raitator. At idle its going to warm that intercooler up! .
that's what the fan is for.
10-06-02, 11:54 PM
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I was wondering, you think a couple small/powerful/loud push fans would help the IC out any? i know it would be an eye sore to look at from the front, but do yout hink they would help, or be a restriction? Or not even enough to worry about. BTW, great idea with the IC piping, that is how i am going to run mine now, thanks.
10-07-02, 12:23 AM
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Originally posted by Roy James
I was wondering, you think a couple small/powerful/loud push fans would help the IC out any?
I was wondering, you think a couple small/powerful/loud push fans would help the IC out any?
the stock fan sits right in front, and would be perfect. but I had to take it out to fit the intake.
10-08-02, 02:48 PM
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Scott -
I would seriously consider getting pipe beads put on each part of the intercooler pipe. This is a rolled lip on the end of each pipe where a coupler goes on - without it, you will be popping off IC pipes like you have no idea. If you can't find a place with a bead roller, you can also have them welded on.
Also, don't re-use any of the stock IC hose clamps - get good brand-new clamps. The stock clamps are typically worn by the time you get to them and won't tighten properly - they are usually stripped out. Also, only tighten the hose clamps with a nut driver - you need them good and tight. A screw driver won't cut it.
Trust me on this one - on my old IC setup, I blew IC pipes off a few times, and nothing is more embarrassing than limping the car to the side of the road to put the pipe and coupler back on. You also want silicone couplers that fit JUST right - nice and tight. Loose won't cut it.
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I would seriously consider getting pipe beads put on each part of the intercooler pipe. This is a rolled lip on the end of each pipe where a coupler goes on - without it, you will be popping off IC pipes like you have no idea. If you can't find a place with a bead roller, you can also have them welded on.
Also, don't re-use any of the stock IC hose clamps - get good brand-new clamps. The stock clamps are typically worn by the time you get to them and won't tighten properly - they are usually stripped out. Also, only tighten the hose clamps with a nut driver - you need them good and tight. A screw driver won't cut it.
Trust me on this one - on my old IC setup, I blew IC pipes off a few times, and nothing is more embarrassing than limping the car to the side of the road to put the pipe and coupler back on. You also want silicone couplers that fit JUST right - nice and tight. Loose won't cut it.
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10-08-02, 03:35 PM
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Originally posted by dcfc3s
[B]Scott -
I would seriously consider getting pipe beads put on each part of the intercooler pipe.
[B]Scott -
I would seriously consider getting pipe beads put on each part of the intercooler pipe.
I'm still working on it... the shop that has one is like 45 mins away though arg.
10-08-02, 03:57 PM
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JB Weld? Yeah, I've seen that site too, but good lord is that a hokey way to do it! This is something you really should do right.
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10-08-02, 05:06 PM
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Looks good. A few questions:
1) Any advantage of putting the FMIC behind the front frame? Most "kits" have you going in front.
2) Are you going to put flashing on top to force air through the FMIC & Radiator?
Props on not cutting the car
1) Any advantage of putting the FMIC behind the front frame? Most "kits" have you going in front.
2) Are you going to put flashing on top to force air through the FMIC & Radiator?
Props on not cutting the car
10-08-02, 05:14 PM
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Here is my Starion intercooler Actually 2 welded together with custom end tanks. It does fit!https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1019987
Actually 2 welded together with custom end tanks. It does fit!https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1019987
10-08-02, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by vaughnc
Looks good. A few questions:
1) Any advantage of putting the FMIC behind the front frame? Most "kits" have you going in front.
2) Are you going to put flashing on top to force air through the FMIC & Radiator?
Props on not cutting the car
Looks good. A few questions:
1) Any advantage of putting the FMIC behind the front frame? Most "kits" have you going in front.
2) Are you going to put flashing on top to force air through the FMIC & Radiator?
Props on not cutting the car
. and full air flow to the oil cooler. durring testing I mounted the core right in the bumper opening for a day and my oil temps went up 20-30F!it's also hidden from front view now which I like. anyone got an N/A hood for sale hehehe
2) you mean like this?
I Painted the front piece black now... http://www.1300cc.com/newintake/IMAGE009.jpg3) yes that was one of the main goals of the project
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