Upgrading FMIC

To upgrade front mount intercooler which is the best size?

for stock T28?

i see 22 x 9 x 2.5 but some has 24 x 12 x 3?

which one you prefer?

Any links to the ones you are refferering too ? What kind of budget are you working with ?

actually i'm just trying to find a good intercooler doesn't need to brandnew and do a custom pipe.

Fit a re-cored standard top mount which is more than enough for a standard t28, I'm going to try and put 400 bhp through mine, No need to butcher the car with a chavtastic front mount.



Rob

From your thread title it says fmic upgrade .....so have you actually got a fmic already ? ......

knights of nee wrote:Fit a re-cored standard top mount which is more than enough for a standard t28, I'm going to try and put 400 bhp through mine, No need to butcher the car with a chavtastic front mount.



Rob

totally agree!!

not yet, that is why i'm seeking advice before i get one . I'm located on asia pacific which is like more hottier than from your place. So relocating my intercooler will be much benefit.

Well  there is mixed reviews on tmic vs fmic ....as when your rolling there is not alot in it ...obviously with a tmic there is less lag due to the shorter pipe run .... alot of the cheaper fmic  require cutting a hole in the inner wing behind the headlight to allow the pipe to pass through although it can be done without that method ....so its personal prefference on looks i guess.

Top mount is my preference unless going extreme power or don't have budget to do a better top mount as more expense than front mount but will retain the car more standard & that will retain better vehicle value than a cheap front mount chop job.
the standard intercooler is very good just airflow is issue. ARC are ok but rare & stupid money these days. Custom core on top mount is a good option for mid to high 300hp cars.
I've run 1.3bar through ARC top mount for some years now & charge temps never been an issue & standard piston & rings have survived fine to date ...