Mounting FMIC

[Blitzeclips]

Alright guys here the deal, Ive got less than a week to boost my car. I've got a FMIC, 28x13x3.5 w/ 3" outlets. So far, my plan of action is to order 1 3" U bend to compensate for the 3" oulets. I was planning on hooking the 180 bend to the passenger side inlet, and running the staright pipe along the top of the intercooler. I have 2.5 hot pipes, so I would also need a reducer to merge the sizes. Then for the drivers side outlet, I'd be using a 3"-2" 90 degree reducer to face one coupler torwards the TB.

I know I have to remove my bumper for all this, but I'm concerned about things getting in the way. I have a dremel, so I can cut out most items, but my question to you guys would be:

Does ANYONE have the Hahn I/C piping? and if so, What problems did you run into installing this?

Are there any tricks or things you guys used to mount the intercooler? Does the bumper barely fit on? What would get in my way?

What tools or techniques did you use? Any brackets?

I figured I'd have a welder on spot, and some L brackets just incase. My real problem now is figuring out which way these damn pipes fit. From the looks of it, Hahn gave you MUCH more then you need... Or maybe Dougie just hooked me up..

Any help would be great. Thanks again in advance.

 

[InfiniteGSX]

I'm interested in knowing too... My intercooler is the same size... well 31(W/tanks)/11.75/3" and I'm trying to figure out the best way to run the pipes... I'm about to mount mine, even tho my car isn't turbo'd yet... just to get it fited right.

 

[XMasta19]

w00t 3" ic piping .....

Have fun with that hehe, I have a johnny race car fmic that fills my 95 bumper perfectly, and that's all I need

 

[Blitzeclips]

Well, its not full 3" piping. The hot pipes are 2" and the coold pipes are 2.25. The oulets and inlet of my IC is 3". So I have to compensate for the larger piping with reducers, etc..

 

[totaleclipse_05]

...I have 2.5 hot pipes...

Well, its not full 3" piping. The hot pipes are 2" and the coold pipes are 2.25. The oulets and inlet of my IC is 3". So I have to compensate for the larger piping with reducers, etc..

OK, now I am confused. What are the piping measurements?

 

[BigRand]

Basically he is trying to say

From the turbo to the hot side of the intercooler is 2" piping that is enlarged to fit the 3" inlet on the intercooler.

From the cold side of the intercooler to the throttle body is 2.25" piping.

correct?

 

[4UH8ERS]

this place has the exact reducers you need bro.

http://www.stylinmotors.com/reducers.html

2.00 to 3.00 ID x 3 in. long: $18.25

2.25 to 3.00 ID x 3 in. long: $18.25

 

[Blitzeclips]

Yeah Randy is right. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm trying to keep the 3" piping to a minimum to eliminate any pressure drop.

Has anyone put their piping on both sides, and if so, how did it work out for you?

Thanks 4U, those are EXACTLY what I needed...

 

[XMasta19]

Why the heck did you get an FMIC with such huge inlet and outlet?

 

[DSMcrazy3]

Why the heck did you get an FMIC with such huge inlet and outlet?

I'm wondering this too. Another thing, why don't you put the 2.25" pipes on the hot side, the air is hotter(expanded) then and a larger pipe would be more beneficial on that side, as opposed to the cold(compressed) side, where the smaller pipe(being 2.00") would be more beneficial.

 

[4UH8ERS]

the 3" inlet and outlet is not a big deal at all. the reducers are readily available and no fabrication is required. then if you go over 16psi in the future you can easily upgrade piping.

 

[Blitzeclips]

I'm wondering this too. Another thing, why don't you put the 2.25" pipes on the hot side, the air is hotter(expanded) then and a larger pipe would be more beneficial on that side, as opposed to the cold(compressed) side, where the smaller pipe(being 2.00") would be more beneficial.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I met up with Malenko before his journey to Texas and he implied the larger pipes would be on the intake side versus the larger due to the turbo pushing constant air on the hot pipe side. apparently you need things to flow very fast and effieciently there versus after I/C because the intake side has more room to take in the streamflowed air. Atleast that's what I got out of the explination. So, I have most pipe sizes but the reducers are what I primarily need.

X, I got the intercooler which is a bar and plate, 28x12x3.5 core size intercooler. This thing is HUGE. It's also brand new, and only cost me $90 and a drive up the road to Philly. So it was just a really good deal, and should easilysupport whatever HP I reach.


I plan on going past 16psi, so what size piping would be an upgrade to what I've got? I don't want too much pressure drop.

 

[4UH8ERS]

I plan on going past 16psi, so what size piping would be an upgrade to what I've got? I don't want too much pressure drop.

if you go over 16 psi you can upgrade to 3" piping. you can use 3" piping effectively from 16 to 30 psi.

edit. as a matter of fact you can even use 2.5 inch piping effectively up to about 20-22 psi if u want..

 

[Blitzeclips]

What if I went 3" on the cold pipes and 2.5 on the hot pipes? I will be boosting 12 daily and 18+ at the track...

 

[totaleclipse_05]

I would say just stick with the 2.5" piping. You won't see much a difference between that and the 3".

 

[BigRand]

agreed stick with the 2.5", any bigger and you defiantely start to notice a difference in the spool up.

 

[4UH8ERS]

I was merely stating options. if your only going to be boosting 12psi regularly and 18 at the track 2.5 inch piping is plenty you will not outflow it.

 

[XMasta19]

2.5" is as big as you need to go....and that's that.

Maybe its just me, but I would put the smaller piping on the hot side, so from the turbo to the intercooler. Then from the intercooler to the tb step up the size or what not. Still though, I don't see a need in the 3" piping unless you're pushing mad boost and with more displacement from the motor.

 

[4UH8ERS]

2.5" is as big as you need to go....and that's that.

Maybe its just me, but I would put the smaller piping on the hot side, so from the turbo to the intercooler. Then from the intercooler to the tb step up the size or what not. Still though, I don't see a need in the 3" piping unless you're pushing mad boost and with more displacement from the motor.

3" piping would be very effective at 20+ psi. no not necessary I was just merely letting him know that once he gets up in the boost he would be fine getting rid of that bottleneck created from the reducers without any problems.

 

[totaleclipse_05]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=50425743&postcount=8

Taken from this thread about 5 threads down:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233398

 

[4UH8ERS]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=50425743&postcount=8

Taken from this thread about 5 threads down:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233398

good info.