johnny racecar's fmic, who has one?

[pboglio]

can someone answer this question? cause it seems to make sense that way but then again, me and ben could be wrong.

The Intercooler cfm rating is the "Approximate (core) flow rate at 1.5 psi pressure drop", Spearco 1997-1998 Catalog pg4. Another quote, "You should look for an intercooler (core only) that has a pressure drop of approximately 1 psi and efficiency of 75% or greater".

 

[98spydert]

The Intercooler cfm rating is the "Approximate (core) flow rate at 1.5 psi pressure drop", Spearco 1997-1998 Catalog pg4. Another quote, "You should look for an intercooler (core only) that has a pressure drop of approximately 1 psi and efficiency of 75% or greater".

The key is and. Like I said, an open pipe will have a hell of a cfm rating like the starion or evo core but the efficiency blows.

 

[Tx97GSX]

as in location in the U.S.?

From what my UPS tracking says he is from NEW STANTON, PA

Can't wait to get my intercooler on Dec. 1st.

 

[DSMvroom]

The Intercooler cfm rating is the "Approximate (core) flow rate at 1.5 psi pressure drop", Spearco 1997-1998 Catalog pg4. Another quote, "You should look for an intercooler (core only) that has a pressure drop of approximately 1 psi and efficiency of 75% or greater".

ok so if the turbo flows 500cfm, ideally you want an intercooler with a 1psi pressure drop and flows roughly 875cfm?

 

[pboglio]

ok so if the turbo flows 500cfm, ideally you want an intercooler with a 1psi pressure drop and flows roughly 875cfm?

Yes, that would be a good match. If you guys want to shut up the doubters, go to www.dwer-inst.com and buy a minihelic differential pressure gauge (0-100" water) for like $48 or so. Its highly accurate and easy to hook up. It would tell you exactly how much pressure drop your I.C. has.

 

[Stoner]

What did you do for the licp connection to the turbo? Did you buy a j-pipe, make one, or what?

Thanks
Ben

 

[98spydert]

Yes, that would be a good match. If you guys want to shut up the doubters, go to www.dwer-inst.com and buy a minihelic differential pressure gauge (0-100" water) for like $48 or so. Its highly accurate and easy to hook up. It would tell you exactly how much pressure drop your I.C. has.

That's a good idea but I don't care enough about the doubters to spend $48 bucks on them

 

[98spydert]

What did you do for the licp connection to the turbo? Did you buy a j-pipe, make one, or what?

Thanks
Ben

I have no access to a welder so I coudln't fab up my own pieces. I purchased the Dejon J pipe that opens to 2.25" and sold my RRE J pipe. Re-used my old RRE LICP that's basically just a short 2.25" 90 degree bend to go from the J pipe and point towards the drivers side. Then a 2.25" 180* U bend from jegs and trimmed it down.

 

[Stoner]

I am thinking about rotating my compressor cover so the outlet is on the bottom side instead of top and fabbing a pipe from there. The only thing I dont know about yet is, I am going to need a flange for it and I dont know where to get one.

This shall be interesting,

P.S. Tyrus just sent me an email that the fmic shipped today

 

[FWD98GST]

no numbers yet on how much CFM this intercooler withstands yet? I'm really interested in the the 8".. but im kinda undecided to whether go with a 2.25" or 2.5" piping all around... I'm only using a FP Big28... So I'm not like making 500hp.. but any have any good luck with the 2.25"? or is it just a waste of time considering that and just go 2.5", regardless...

thanks..

 

[98spydert]

Stoner - RRE has them for a couple bucks, check them out.

FWD98GST - trapspeed did all 2.25" piping, shoot him a PM. He's enjoying it but all of the extra air induced massive fuel cut :thumbdown

 

[FWD98GST]

yah.. i talked to trapspeed online already.. but i think i'll just go 2.25".. seems reasonable for a FPt28... any inputs??

 

[DaygoErm]

Yah, I got some numbers buy two of them, so you can be super cooling. !!! You'll be fine with 2.25 inches. It's not like you're going to be racing a VR4 and 1G GSX again on the fwy..at the sametime.... Don't be skerrrred....

 

[FWD98GST]

hahahaha... you got now 4 days to come up with some $$$.... the gsx is no problem, but the v4r is something to be scared about... you pulled so hard on me.. how many psi you running??

 

[DaygoErm]

It's like how many cars did you pull on me? !!!! I'm only boosting 1lb.

 

[BlackHalo]

On a t28 do you have to cut your compressor outlet and use a "c" type bend to connect your lower intercooler piping? Dejon sells the c but ive never seen a cut t28 for sale so im guessing this isnt a must?

Anthony

 

[DaygoErm]

It should be a direct bolt on and not have to worry about the lower IC. Just goes on.

 

[FWD98GST]

the master has replied? "daygoerm?" hey daygoerm.. what do you recommend for what shall i do?

 

[DaygoErm]

You should buy two FMIC and the piping for two, and I'll meet up with you and custom it together....

 

[drk mrk iv]

I bought one from my friend the other night with piping from a GTI. Custom time. I will have it installed by next friday.

 

[pianoman]

page 13 and counting. Has anybody emailed JRC and told him about this thread?

 

[1badtsi]

good question, he should hook us up with a group buy deal

 

[94EclipseGST]

I still haven't installed my jrc yet. :thumbdown I'm a lazy mofo, plus it's too cold right now.

 

[FWD98GST]

daygoerm is viewing

 

[98spydert]

page 13 and counting. Has anybody emailed JRC and told him about this thread?

Yeah I told him about it.