What size intercooler for stock car - easiest to mount

[rhodes2010]

I want this thread to include a technical reference for those of us with stock Eclipse
that want to add a front mounted inter-cooler to replace the stock one.

For starters - what dimensions in inches will fit properly into the opening of
the bumper ?
These come in several categories:
2ga
2gb
2gb with extra space at top opened.

What size inlet/outlet should we purchase - 2.25, 2.5 , 3.0 ?
I expect 2.25 for stock.

Pictures would be really helpful.
I would like to keep the foglights and would like to keep the
bumper behind the skin.

If I have to alter the hard bumper behind the bumper skin - show us.



I also think it fair to include the 1g series
(but I have to admit I have zero 1g experience).

So far I am finding inter-coolers for front mount that connect to the factory side mounted inter-cooler connections in the passenger fender well and
use 2.25 and 2.5 inch tubing.

Where I get lost is the actual dimensions, and how much I have to modify the
inner bumper and the foglights.

 

[DSM_munky_man]

Not really helping out too much, but the stock bumper is not fiberglass, it is plastic. Not sure on the type, but it is a real flexible kind, best but is if your altering it get plastic bumper repair stuff, or else the glass will crack and stuff.

But maybe to add, if your sticking with a t25 then it probably isnt needed to add a FMIC, even if your upping the boost a bit. With the little airflow the turbo makes it will just increas lag time from when you feel it hit. best bet is if your keeping it pretty stock then to upgrade to hard intercooler pipes and keeping the SMIC.

 

[4g63tsidsm]

im going to wait till i get a 16g to put on my FMIC from extreme motorsports, its a heavy core. UICPs would be a plus for the stock t25.

 

[4g63tc]

Sup, man I'm in Lancaster, and would be happy to give you a hand.

 

[knochgoon24]

There really isn't a need to go with a bigger intercooler for the stock T-25.

But if you're going to get a FMIC, and you don't have huge plans for the car, I'd look at the VRSF kit.
VRSF 2G Front Mount Intercooler Kit : 2G DSM

It's a pretty popular route now days.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/ven...-route-front-mount-intercooler-group-buy.html

 

[b3n_91]

There really isn't a need to go with a bigger intercooler for the stock T-25.

But if you're going to get a FMIC, and you don't have huge plans for the car, I'd look at the VRSF kit.
VRSF 2G Front Mount Intercooler Kit : 2G DSM

It's a pretty popular route now days.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/ven...-route-front-mount-intercooler-group-buy.html

+1 on the VRSF short route... thats what i have. It was a pretty easy install too