Subject	Side mounts are better for 98% of people on this forum
Posted by	SeedyROM on May 20, 2003 at 5:27 PM
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In Reply To	The debate over front or side mounted intercoolers posted by KillerAce on May 20, 2003 at 04:05 PM
Message	I don't have the patience or the time to go into all the reasons why, but I'd hope SOMEONE here with a little insight could do it. Or better yet, someone tell me why I'm wrong and I'd be glad to explain why I'm not. I'll take each point one by one :) FMICs do have their place though...don't get me wrong. But for most people a good set of aftermarket sidemounts (not stock) is more than enough and can be beneficial compared to an FMIC. Actually, perhaps Greg will see this and post? He knows why...so do other big builders. My 300Zs: www.zheaven.com - Have a question about either of my 300ZXs? Answers lie within. Admin: www.350ZForum.com - Your source for the lastest info on the new Nissan 350Z! Writer: www.SportZMagazine.com - Nothing but Z cars from cover to cover! Subscribe today! Moderator: www.TwinTurbo.net - Hands down, the best site for 90-96 Z car info and discussion!
Follow Ups	The debate over front or side mounted intercoolers - KillerAce 16:05:42 05/20/03 Sidemounts are sufficient unless you plan on huge power (n/m) - boileralum 16:07:36 05/20/03 Big power, big intercooler? - KillerAce 16:11:04 05/20/03 Side mounts are fine, FMIC just looks better (n/m) - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 16:22:48 05/20/03 I'd debate the "looks better" part too. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:44:18 05/20/03 youre right looks are in the eye of the beholder, to me - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 16:53:56 05/20/03 I vote for "looks WAY WAY WAY better." (n/m) - Arnel(Z32racing.com) 16:57:50 05/20/03 22nd (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 17:17:50 05/20/03 i vote looks like sh*t...not to mention when it gets pelted! (n/m) - Fuzznutz 23:26:16 05/20/03 side mounts...front mount is for looks - Spee 16:30:32 05/20/03 so were Converse sneakers, but I still wear them... no FMIC - Scotts94z32 16:58:06 05/20/03 I like Converse, thin soles... can feel the pedals. (n/m) - Funky (NWZ) 21:54:40 05/20/03 I wanna see before & after dyno charts >> - Arnel(Z32racing.com) 16:52:07 05/20/03 The answer is: It wont help you for dragging. - SeedyROM 17:31:28 05/20/03 By the way, emphasis on YOU. - SeedyROM 17:31:57 05/20/03 Car will heat up somewhat with the A/C on and a FMIC>> - B-Ster 16:55:53 05/20/03 Yeah, I'll wait till I upgrade to WAY bigger turbos. (n/m) - Arnel(Z32racing.com) 17:05:10 05/20/03 wow...thats high....question - Chris(NJ) 17:17:00 05/20/03 Howe radiator, stock fan, billion 65C high flow thermostat. (n/m) - B-Ster 17:23:37 05/20/03 ..and a JUN hood that clears hot underhood air very well. (n/m) - B-Ster 08:03:57 05/21/03 I believe the available aftermarket sidemounts flow for a - U ZCREAM 17:21:38 05/20/03 No way the Greddy sidemounts will efficiently flow 800 hp. (n/m) - B-Ster 17:24:20 05/20/03 Greddy's can and have done 700hp...no idea about 800. - SeedyROM 17:29:01 05/20/03 Ok, sounds about right. I said I wasn't sure on the numbers - U ZCREAM 17:37:21 05/20/03 I ran 700Rwhp with side mount Greddy intercoolers----> - Kyle(Houston) 18:11:36 05/20/03 I call BS! Where's the dyno sheet? ;-) (n/m) - BryZ32TT 18:30:06 05/20/03 Track times vs Weight > Dyno sheet ;-P______________ (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 18:31:54 05/20/03 Keep in mind here that Nitrous cools the intake charge - B-Ster 19:05:03 05/20/03 Stay tuned, you just might :) - SeedyROM 20:06:10 05/20/03 We went with the Border FMIC b/c when you feel a TD 05 - B-Ster 20:23:14 05/20/03 Been meaning to say, nice Sig. (n/m) - Funky (NWZ) 21:53:21 05/20/03 I did...power is power---> - Kyle(Houston) 21:40:33 05/20/03 Devin said there's a Z in Japan running over 700 rwhp with - Only1Z 22:13:02 05/20/03 The car you are referring to had the Border FMIC.>> - B-Ster 22:43:23 05/20/03 I am not saying that the air temps won't be extreme etc..... - Kyle(Houston) 07:44:12 05/21/03 Two things: - B-Ster 08:10:18 05/21/03 I agree... - Kyle(Houston) 08:54:19 05/21/03 Kyle, as you well know, I am likely at least 550 RWHP >> - Mike (Austin) 12:59:20 05/21/03 Very, very well said and I agree. Great examples as well. (n/m) - B-Ster 16:00:00 05/21/03 Again....you are the .001% -----> - Kyle(Houston) 21:37:10 05/21/03 Side mounts are better for 98% of people on this forum - SeedyROM 17:27:33 05/20/03 I like the look of FMIC and if they turn out to cool more... - Vaultr 17:29:49 05/20/03 I would assume that with the fog light air ducts that are - JMT-Z(St. Louis) 17:54:48 05/20/03 Good point. I've only seen maybe one picture with the intake - Vaultr 20:17:13 05/20/03 Carbon Fiber fog lamp ducts are being fabbed in Aruba:-) (n/m) - govaardz(Aruba) 13:57:56 05/21/03 I have side mounts on the way because I don't like the idea - Only1Z 18:59:06 05/20/03
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