Front Mount Intercoolers
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From: Vernon, CT
OK! I think I need to set this straight. For some reason a lot of people say that having a front mount intercooler will increase the chance of overheating or create a overheating problem. Well I have been in dilema about buying one so I went talked to Sportcar motion and they say that they don't creat that problem and that who ever says they do doesn't know what their talking about. So I have officially decided to go with FMIC. I know everyone has tried to help me out but I had to go to the experts on that one.
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From: Massachusetts
Danno I think the reason everyone has said to be careful of overheating problems is because of the age of our cars. We are modding 10, 13, and sometimes close to 20 year old cars. Over time the engine cooling system loses its efficiency due to sediment, corosion, and part failure. You must remember that the cooling system on our cars is very important because if it goes bad you may lose a coolant seal and therefore lose your motor. Also by putting a FMIC in you add more heat to the air going to the radiator and if you have the original one in you might end up having problems. My advice to you is to take care of you cooling system before you add the FMIC.
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Originally Posted by 7mech' date='Jul 5 2003, 02:08 PM
Danno I think the reason everyone has said to be careful of overheating problems is because of the age of our cars. We are modding 10, 13, and sometimes close to 20 year old cars. Over time the engine cooling system loses its efficiency due to sediment, corosion, and part failure. You must remember that the cooling system on our cars is very important because if it goes bad you may lose a coolant seal and therefore lose your motor. Also by putting a FMIC in you add more heat to the air going to the radiator and if you have the original one in you might end up having problems. My advice to you is to take care of you cooling system before you add the FMIC.
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From: Clifton, NJ
In my opinion a front mount is superior to a stock mount in a rx-7. An intercooler in the stock location gets heat soaked way too much. With an upgraded radiator and proper ducting, a front mount works very well. I have had both and like the front mount much better. Also, run more water than coolant. I am running about 80/20 water to coolant and the car runs much cooler.
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yeah i did about 65/35 on the coolant/water mix.. i see 86-95C on the PFC when driving around.. if i stay outta boost it will stay down, but once that T-78 heats things up.. heh it will get into the 90s.. I like the FMIC.. lots more bling factor too.. but i had to adjust my idle.
