Custom FMIC

[1fast97gsx]

I'm going to do a custom fmic setup and I need a core that will support 500+ hp. I am running an SC61 at 30 psi ( race gas ) on a fully built motor. I have been searching, but what seems to be a cost effective core I could use. I want something huge, but also something that will look good and allow me to not run into too many problems when routing my pipes. I know this has been asked MILLIONS of times, but in my case the average cores won't flow enough. I will be running 20 - 25 psi daily and 30+ at the track. Thanks.

 

[coltboostin]

http://www.shearermotorsport.com/

Give these guys a call. They have a core 10.5x32x3.5 that will suport that, and it is a full kit with pipes, polished stainless. I was looking to get a BR FMIC kit, but then I found this, which is 2.5 inches taller than the BR core for less money! Fit and finish is great and the intercooler is bar and lpate, which is the best

 

[1fast97gsx]

Well I'd rather not get a full kit. My friend is a distributor and he gets dealer pricing and after seeing the markup on intercoolers I'd rather peice together my own. He had a core that was HUGE ... like 30x10x3 that he gets for $360. ( I'm just looking to decide on a core and then have him get it for me at cost ) Piping should cost no more than $125 to come up with so that's $500 ish total. Any complete kit is going to be $800+.

 

[Slappster]

Spearco 216 core with custom piping.

 

[1fast97gsx]

who sells that? The core I mean. Thanks.

 

[turbobrian]

28"x10.5"x3" extrude fin design 1g fmic's with polished end tanks $525

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

believe it or not ebay has some good intercoolers if you search good enough. i love mine. good core.

 

[1fast97gsx]

ended up getting a precision core. Now I just need to make pipes. IS 2.5" going to be enough for the power I plan to make? All the pipes I have around the house are only 2.25".

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

Originally posted by 1fast97gsx
ended up getting a precision core. Now I just need to make pipes. IS 2.5" going to be enough for the power I plan to make? All the pipes I have around the house are only 2.25".

2.5 will be enough.. IMO 2.25 will be good enough too

 

[1fast97gsx]

sweet if 2.25 is enough then I'm set on piping. Otherwise I'll have to redo it all. At what point is 2.5 or larger needed?

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

i was just suggesting you use 2.25 if you already have it laying around. some people will disagree with me im sure

 

[1fast97gsx]

ok well lets put it this way ... how will I KNOW if 2.25 is not enough, even from driving it? On my turbo the intercooler pipe outlet is only like 1 3/4" or so inside diameter ... so I'm assuming piping thats an inch bigger in diameter would be plenty or the outlet on the turbo would have to be larger as well?

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

Originally posted by 1fast97gsx
ok well lets put it this way ... how will I KNOW if 2.25 is not enough, even from driving it? On my turbo the intercooler pipe outlet is only like 1 3/4" or so inside diameter ... so I'm assuming piping thats an inch bigger in diameter would be plenty or the outlet on the turbo would have to be larger as well?

yes i agree. i was just stating some people on here will disagree, just because they like to disagree =)