FMIC install/routing

[GotGrip?]

Forgot to get this posted up on here after Facebook, but here we go!
Part list:
Treadstone tr8c 29x8x3.5 (you could do the standard or L model)
Universal 2.5 inch intercooler pipe kit

Ronteix:
1.75-2.5 coupler - ED90D5170L125H
2.5-3 90 degree reducer - ED90D5776L125H - there's a few sizes you want 63-76mm for drivers side cooler inlet
2.5-3 coupler - SR7663L76B - You may need 1-3 of these depending on what cooler you get, one for merge pipe and one for cooler outlet.
2.5-3 inch reducer - SR6351L76RH - Off the merge pipe
XS-Power:
2.5-3 inch merge y pipe - B076HBS9RJ

Mishimoto:
2.25-2.5 coupler MMCP-22525BK - off rear stock turbo pipe

Total part cost: around $450, could vary pending discounts/deals and shipping.

Max size cooler you can do this way before moving the rebar or condenser is 30x8x3.5, any thicker you'll run into the grill any longer you won't be able to fit couplers from what I can tell. You will need to trim the RT headlight and 1 bracket on the RT rail that holds a sensor but it can be relocated to the adjacent bracket about an inch away. If you have the K&N box you will need to cut the bottom front corner to let the intake pipe pass. Depending on the style of cooler you pick you may need to trim the core support on the drivers side to accommodate the piping, that or you can loosen the rebar a tiny bit to add some extra space. I do have plans to run the rest of the intake piping from the filter up to the turbos when I have more time.

 

[mattr66]

What did all the parts cost you? What are the tank dimensions?

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[GotGrip?]

What did all the parts cost you? What are the tank dimensions?

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Matt you are already shaking me down D: I'll add it to the top post.

 

[mattr66]

Get a good log of boost vs IAT2 and ambient on a 1/4 mile pass. Did you remove your factory intercooler to enhance airflow?

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[GotGrip?]

Get a good log of boost vs IAT2 and ambient on a 1/4 mile pass. Did you remove your factory intercooler to enhance airflow?

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Plan on running on the dyno in a couple weeks, and will be doing a few logs once I get the e30 out of the tank. The Stock intercooler is out yes, that allowed me to mount the condenser inside the core support instead of in front of it to allow for a little more space to work.

 

[LilCop2002]

Most definitely an interesting setup.

 

[aaron240]

Forgot to get this posted up on here after Facebook, but here we go!
Part list:
Treadstone tr8c 28x8x3.5 (you could do the standard or L model)
Universal 2.5 inch intercooler pipe kit
1 1.75 - 2.5 inch 90 degree coupler (Off the front turbo into merge)
1 2.5 - 3 inch Y merge pipe
1 2.5 - 3 inch reducer (Off Merge pipe to 2.5 intake pipe)
1 2.25 - 2.5 reducer (off plastic rear turbo pipe)

Total part cost: around $450, could vary pending discounts/deals and shipping.

Max size cooler you can do this way before moving the rebar or condenser is 30x8x3.5, any thicker you'll run into the grill any longer you won't be able to fit couplers from what I can tell. You will need to trim the RT headlight and 1 bracket on the RT rail that holds a sensor but it can be relocated to the adjacent bracket about an inch away. If you have the K&N box you will need to cut the bottom front corner to let the intake pipe pass. Depending on the style of cooler you pick you may need to trim the core support on the drivers side to accommodate the piping, that or you can loosen the rebar a tiny bit to add some extra space. I do have plans to run the rest of the intake piping from the filter up to the turbos when I have more time.


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Got Grip I have been wanting to do this setup for some time congrats on pioneering it. What company did you order the universal piping kit and the coupler/reducers etc from?
Do you have a part# list. I would love to order everything you did for this FMIC setup, really impressed with the fitment and the creativity behind this project.

 

[802SHO]

I love the look

 

[aaron240]

I agree Andrew^
Def a innovative and outside the box approach to intercooling on this platform. Hoping to see the test data compared to stock to see what benefits it provides.

 

[GotGrip?]

The red checks from left to right:
Ambient
IAT
Gear
I put the bottom of the data at where I let off the gas. This is AJP 93 tune, getting ready to run again with Ortiz and GH.

 

[mattr66]

Need to see IAT2 not iat.

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[GotGrip?]

I think its the right one, I'll double check again though

 

[mattr66]

You are Right can you post the file?

 

[mattr66]

Or at least a plot of iat2 while you are at wot.

 

[skyshadow07]

I love to see custom work instead wallet work. Have you considered pulling your crash bar and building one that accommodates a taller intercooler?

 

[GotGrip?]

I love to see custom work instead wallet work. Have you considered pulling your crash bar and building one that accommodates a taller intercooler?

I did consider doing something like BMR did and fab up a new crash bar. Would have used High strength steel from frames we have at my body shop. Thought it would be more user friendly for anyone else that wanted to copy to do it this way though. Just wanted to add a little hope to the platform!

 

[GotGrip?]

Got Grip I have been wanting to do this setup for some time congrats on pioneering it. What company did you order the universal piping kit and the coupler/reducers etc from?
Do you have a part# list. I would love to order everything you did for this FMIC setup, really impressed with the fitment and the creativity behind this project.

Sorry for the late response, I got the generic 2.5 inch pipe kit and most of the off couplers from there too.

Ronteix:
1.75-2.5 coupler - ED90D5170L125H
2.5-3 90 degree reducer - ED90D5776L125H - there's a few sizes you want 63-76mm
2.5-3 coupler - SR6351L76RH - You may need 1-3 of these depending on what cooler you get.
2.5-3 inch reducer - SR6351L76RH - Off the merge pipe
XS-Power:
2.5-3 inch merge y pipe - B076HBS9RJ

Mishimoto:
2.25-2.5 coupler MMCP-22525BK


That should be everything, all the part numbers you can search amazon for and they will show up!

EDIT: MOVED LIST TO THE FIRST POST FOR EASE

 

[Iqoniq]

I'm curious ... while this moves the intercooler up to (I presume) get better airflow, doesn't it block the radiator? Also, while it is about half the price of the GH intercooler, is it half as good? And finally, would it be sufficient for upgraded turbos further down the road?

 

[GotGrip?]

I'm curious ... while this moves the intercooler up to (I presume) get better airflow, doesn't it block the radiator? Also, while it is about half the price of the GH intercooler, is it half as good? And finally, would it be sufficient for upgraded turbos further down the road?

It does move it up, and yes it blocks the radiator just like the stock one did. There is still airflow through the cooler as well as an open air source through the bottom grill. In comparison to the GH cooler I need to wait until it warms up to truely figure that out. I did speak with Matt a bit about his intercooler and wanted accurate info so I plan to test at specific temp with his tune in summer.
As for future mods like bigger turbos, this particular cooler is rated for around 500hp (750cfm) so this could be an option still but there certainly are other bigger/higher hp coolers that would be incredibly easy to swap out if you even decided you need to once you're this far in.

From what I've seen so far in the logs and the few days I've done then, depending on boost, average is anywhere from 20-35 degrees above ambient. I have made some minor adjustments since then. (Cooler was tilted back slightly impeding air flow, and looked at doing custom aluminum air guides) I think at this point for the money its worthwhile and certainly opens the door for people smarter than I am to find bigger and better coolers to fit or at least modify the design for greater efficiency!

 

[802SHO]

It does move it up, and yes it blocks the radiator just like the stock one did. There is still airflow through the cooler as well as an open air source through the bottom grill. In comparison to the GH cooler I need to wait until it warms up to truely figure that out. I did speak with Matt a bit about his intercooler and wanted accurate info so I plan to test at specific temp with his tune in summer.
As for future mods like bigger turbos, this particular cooler is rated for around 500hp (750cfm) so this could be an option still but there certainly are other bigger/higher hp coolers that would be incredibly easy to swap out if you even decided you need to once you're this far in.

From what I've seen so far in the logs and the few days I've done then, depending on boost, average is anywhere from 20-35 degrees above ambient. I have made some minor adjustments since then. (Cooler was tilted back slightly impeding air flow, and looked at doing custom aluminum air guides) I think as this point for the money its worthwhile and certainly opens the door for people smarter than I am to find bigger and better coolers to fit or at least modify the design for greater efficiency!

I'm dying over to do this or not. Obviously the "look" has me ******* over it. I already have the GH IC. Even for a supporting 750hp IC the price isn't bad! My tiny 2nd trans cooler in my front grille has me yearning for something larger or maybe that's what she said. Lol!