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Posted by John B. on June 30, 2007 at 4:12 PM

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In Reply To Re: FMIC = Bad (n/m)... Why? posted by RWTT on June 30, 2007 at 12:37 PM

Message -The top row is blocked by the bumper.
-The pressure drop is high enough to negate the extra surface area.
-The intercooler itself is a piece of crap.
-Makes the front of the car look like a big bucket of rice with braces.
-Sidemounts are more effective.
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Z32 NA 2 TT Swap - RWTT 08:49:47 06/30/07
Why is it foolish? - Ballistic 09:05:36 06/30/07
but like any project, there is feasability to consider - ben_96_slicktop (sold) 09:10:11 06/30/07
Ya, but he can learn how feasible it is. (n/m) - Zluster(Abudan) 14:07:29 06/30/07
What's even more foolish is your front mount intercooler. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 10:11:01 06/30/07
Re: What's even more foolish is your front mount intercooler. - RWTT 12:37:03 06/30/07
You said it. - Zjustignoreme 13:10:31 06/30/07
Re: You said it. - RWTT 14:12:19 06/30/07
Your green N says it all.. READ, RESEARCH... - MidLifeZ (DFW) 14:20:16 06/30/07
Re: Your green N says it all.. READ, RESEARCH... - RWTT 14:23:19 06/30/07
Did you notice.... - Zluster(Abudan) 14:24:40 06/30/07
Re: Did you notice.... - RWTT 14:30:21 06/30/07
Re: Your green N says it all.. READ, RESEARCH... - IB 23:44:22 06/30/07
Curious Why couldn't you reuse the PS pump and bracket - kkrofft (OH) 10:16:22 06/30/07
Re: Curious Why couldn't you reuse the PS pump and bracket - RWTT 12:35:30 06/30/07
Right. So reuse the old bracket too? (n/m) - kkrofft (OH) 14:32:43 06/30/07
Re: Right. So reuse the old bracket too? - RWTT 15:12:49 06/30/07
FMIC = Bad (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:30:38 06/30/07
Re: FMIC = Bad (n/m)... Why? - RWTT 12:37:36 06/30/07
Blocks radiator for cooling on a car that can run hot - rufflez 12:50:23 06/30/07
It's also being block by the reinforcer at the top. (n/m) - bstyleZ 13:50:43 06/30/07
Surface are means very little when... - John B. 16:12:08 06/30/07
IMO, sell it on eBay after searching here - BigTDogg (MA) 21:50:45 06/30/07
Megan DP's FTW - 90tt2+2z 10:32:02 06/30/07
False. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 10:52:34 06/30/07
2nd, SZ. end of discussion (n/m) - Agner.S(CT) 13:24:33 06/30/07
agreed (n/m) - blacktwin 14:40:47 06/30/07
I LIKE my GD Dp's - Drk93TT 17:21:56 06/30/07
agree'd, but with a T0M mod - genic 22:12:40 06/30/07
Careful, you'll confuse the n00bs. (n/m) - SeedyROM 00:02:43 07/01/07
hush you (n/m) - genic 12:28:30 07/01/07
aren't those coz dp's? (n/m) - BannonZ (Thebanman407) 10:56:39 06/30/07
lol, same thing. - myzislow 11:30:26 06/30/07
really? - zleepertt(MD) 12:23:13 06/30/07
lol - aliaZ 13:18:33 06/30/07
Please give your reasoning as to why you think Megan DP's - Alex (SoFL) 14:15:23 06/30/07
Re: Please give your reasoning as to why you think Megan DP's - RWTT 14:26:31 06/30/07
Fitment is hit or miss. They are cheap, usually poorly made. (n/m) - John B. 16:01:08 06/30/07
LOL - i have installed MAY sets of SZ's and megans AND other - ztunerz 17:59:42 06/30/07
I have the Megans...unfortunately. - John B. 18:06:45 06/30/07
I found the same thing, although mine may have been closer > - my91z 18:32:19 06/30/07
I think i may just get a 2.5 inch flange and another gasket. - John B. 18:37:48 06/30/07
I actually thought of that, just haven't been motivated yet. (n/m) - my91z 18:44:28 06/30/07
Do you have a ticking sound coming from underneath your car? - John B. 18:57:17 06/30/07
Not that I've noticed. I don't think that separater is > - my91z 19:32:36 06/30/07
To my knowledge, Megan=fine, other Ebay copies=Crap - zeddiea27 19:15:35 06/30/07
lump Megan in there too. At best, fitment will be hit or - Guapo 20:17:15 06/30/07
Their poor quality is well documented: - Hiratsuka0689 (ATL) 17:59:32 06/30/07
The reason I ask is because... - zleepertt(MD) 00:50:08 07/01/07
They ain't. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 08:58:23 07/01/07
Big 2nd. Unless you want to pay like $300 extra for 5 HP (n/m) - Alex (SoFL) 14:13:12 06/30/07
False, we don't use Megan >> - Coz@CZP 23:00:06 06/30/07
Re: aren't those coz dp's? - RWTT 12:32:04 06/30/07
Haha, love the sig. (n/m) - rufflez 10:57:02 06/30/07
Forsa Motersport 2, best game ever (n/m) - 90tt2+2z (WI) 11:21:52 06/30/07
Ah, it looked like the real deal photoshopped. - rufflez 11:49:52 06/30/07
false :) (n/m) - John@z1 15:23:15 06/30/07
Re: Forsa Motersport 2, best game ever - ZheKing 16:39:31 06/30/07
06 NISMO Frontier - 90tt2+2z (WI) 19:28:22 06/30/07
i like my Desert Runner. i almost thought about trading it - Halo Z 21:05:00 06/30/07
**until GT5 is released and everyone forgets all about - LJZTT 18:32:00 06/30/07
by that time forza 5 will have been released. (n/m) - zboost(NoVA) 19:08:17 06/30/07
won't matter cuz after I pay for my alzheimer meds I won't - LJZTT 22:29:50 06/30/07
Re: Haha, love the sig. - RWTT 12:40:43 06/30/07
Signature, the picture at the end of his post. (n/m) - rufflez 12:45:31 06/30/07
Re: Megan DP's FTW.... - RWTT 12:38:40 06/30/07
have you installed the test pipes yet? (n/m) - aliaZ 13:19:46 06/30/07
Re: have you installed the test pipes yet? - RWTT 14:14:37 06/30/07
in other words, no. (n/m) - Guapo 14:33:49 06/30/07
Yes installed them - RWTT 15:16:07 06/30/07
Please name the other exhausts - na300zx (OH) 18:22:47 06/30/07
Re: Please name the other exhausts.. No Problem. - RWTT 18:57:30 06/30/07
I stand corrected - na300zx (OH) 19:26:43 06/30/07
I installed a SZ exhaust w/ Megan Racing tp's - TTFairladyZ 20:44:03 06/30/07
Keep us posted on fitment. I am interested. gordo (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 13:06:11 06/30/07
Re: Keep us posted on fitment. I am interested. gordo - RWTT 14:19:55 06/30/07
It's too bad they are two designs back. - SeedyROM 17:09:59 06/30/07
Re: Megan DP's are good in my book !! - z32pilot 19:11:03 06/30/07
I have Ebay DPs and run 11.90 in the 1/4 on stockers - phillyz 22:14:17 06/30/07
LoL @ FMIC. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 10:51:39 06/30/07
Hmmmm - sfpearl300zTT 12:44:41 06/30/07
Re: Hmmmm - RWTT 13:01:32 06/30/07
Parts stickers belong on your toolbox, not your car. >> - Gordo 93TT Daytona 13:13:40 06/30/07
Re: Parts stickers belong on your toolbox, not your car. >> - RWTT 14:16:48 06/30/07
You are doing great. I give you alot of credit for taking - Gordo 93TT Daytona 16:32:42 06/30/07
Re: Z32 NA 2 TT Swap - ProbeKiller 13:56:24 06/30/07
Re: Re: Z32 NA 2 TT Swap - RWTT 14:18:10 06/30/07
the vast majority here will tell you that the jdm clip is - LJZTT 18:37:28 06/30/07
The clips are fine if you do due diligence. At a minimum, - Guapo 20:20:30 06/30/07
did you use one? (n/m) - LJZTT 22:36:05 06/30/07
yep - Guapo 22:43:26 06/30/07
i know someone who needs a front clip just like that - ztunerz 09:06:10 07/01/07
Bought them locally from a guy who I last heard no longer - Guapo 09:58:52 07/01/07
Re: did you use one? (n/m) no... just jdm engine (n/m) - RWTT 05:47:54 07/01/07
Re: Z32 NA 2 TT Swap - dTb 15:36:03 06/30/07
Please ad or create list for those of us on our first zx rod - RWTT 15:53:15 06/30/07
Wow I apluad your ambition! - zeddiea27 19:24:08 06/30/07
Re: Wow I apluad your ambition! - RWTT 20:12:30 06/30/07
get a Nissan filter... (n/m) - MidLifeZ (DFW) 07:20:52 07/01/07
Good luck to ya. (n/m) - Guapo 20:25:32 06/30/07
Re: Good luck to ya. (n/m)... Thank you - RWTT 21:14:22 06/30/07
drain the tranny before you yank it like that. (n/m) - genic 22:10:17 06/30/07
Looks good, and good progress. - Scotts94z32 22:13:02 06/30/07
Re: Looks good, and good progress.... Thanks - RWTT 05:52:06 07/01/07

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