Same Side Intercoolers

[knochgoon24]

So, I was browsing ebay looking at different intercoolers when I found this one.
eBay Motors: CXRacing INTERCOOLER FMIC 29x8x3.5 1-SIDE Talon Eclipse (item 290246819517 end time Jul-24-08 22:19:26 PDT)

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It seems like this one might be easier to route since there is a good bit more room on the passenger side of the engine bay.

If someone is running one of these, pics of your pipe routing would be nice.

I'm just curious if anyone is running one of these or if there is a reason you don't see people using same side setups.
--I know that having those two 90° bends aren't the greatest for air flow but I'm not planning on ever putting anything bigger than a 16g on this car. I'm just looking for a cheap replacement for my bent and crushed side mount.

 

[ryanx99GS]

I have planned on getting this intercooler also since I will be keeping the T25 and plan on upgrading to a T28. I know you have pics posted in your gallery but would it be possible to snap a couple pics of the pipeing leading to the T25 and in the engine bay for us? And, where did you get your pipeing from?

 

[knochgoon24]

Yeah, I'm sticking with the T25 for now but I plan on upgrading to a e316g next summer. I noticed the bend on the T25 and that's one reason why I really like this one. I planned on making my on mounting brackets so I'll be able to make it it a bit higher. I already have some cooling problems without a FMIC (I think my thermostat is bad, it's going to be replaced in a few weeks).

 

[toojung2die]

Yeah, I'm sticking with the T25 for now but I plan on upgrading to a e316g next summer. I noticed the bend on the T25 and that's one reason why I really like this one. I planned on making my on mounting brackets so I'll be able to make it it a bit higher. I already have some cooling problems without a FMIC (I think my thermostat is bad, it's going to be replaced in a few weeks).

When you get the 16G it won't be difficult to mate with your T25 pipes. A 90 degree silicone elbow on the j-pipe will direct the output in the same direction as the T25. Save as much of the stock radiator ducting as possible. Too many throw away the ducting and find out later that the air that used to flow through the radiator is now bypassing it. Then they have to fabricate new ducts to direct the lost air back through the radiator (personal experience). Often the cooling problems encountered after a FMIC install is not due to the FMIC blocking the radiator but the air flows around the radiator after passing through the FMIC. Getting as much air as possible to flow through the radiator is the solution to many cooling problems. Stock fans only operate below 45 miles per hour and can't help cooling when cruising. My FMIC is different but the goal is the same; here's what I did:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bol...y-coolant-temps-6-degrees-7.html#post50449602

 

[dlb21]

I have a same side intercooler and I routed my pipe were the side mount was. It is different then the ones posted but it has the inlet and outlet at least 8-10 inchs apart at a slight angle away from each other and is atleast 1.5 feet in length 2.5 in and out. putting it on was night and day. So much more power and the sound was incredible one of the best mods Ive done. When the turbo reaches 0 vacuum and the lines/intercooler are presurized then the whole intercooler would be presureized thus filled with air thus eliminating heat. I would post pics but my dsm is still in Colorado with a blown turbo

 

[lowandsleekDSM]

Thats how i routed mine also, just like the routing would be for the stock sidemount. The way i also ran mine (atleast behind the bumper) was to have the pipe kinda hug the inside of the bumper a little bit for a cleaner look and also for better access to my connections incase i do blow a pipe off the intercooler (all the connections for the intercooler are kinda all close together). I cant take any pics of my pipping because i have everything apart still from my motor rebuild, but again if you just follow how the stock piping was routed i think you will be just fine. Just keep some piping left over so you can change the piping around a little bit due to the type of turbo you are going to get in the future. And my piping kit i just got off ebay i would check there first to see what the prices are like.