View Poll Results: V-mount Vs. FMIC
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V-mount Vs. FMIC
03-26-2004, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AgentSpeed' date='Mar 23 2004, 12:06 AM
I've been VERY happy with my V mount. It's a rotary extreme kit. Very 
I haven't been able to enjoy it because my motor go boom...
It sure does look nice though...
On the last trip my car took, I was very happy with the cool temps. Also for the first time my IC and rad were very cool to the touch. It's a little more $ but I thought it was worth it. Pic is in my gallery.
Thanks Chuck
I haven't been able to enjoy it because my motor go boom...
It sure does look nice though...
On the last trip my car took, I was very happy with the cool temps. Also for the first time my IC and rad were very cool to the touch. It's a little more $ but I thought it was worth it. Pic is in my gallery.
Thanks Chuck
Chuck
03-26-2004, 03:53 AM
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If the ambient temp never goes above 70F, the front mount IC will work just fine but if it gets hotter than that, you should consider a v mount.
I have made and used stock mount IC, custom apex front mount IC, and v mount IC. I found v mount to perform the best in terms of cooling both the water temp and air temp. Why would I put it on my own car if it doesn't work?
How many of you have tried all 3 kinds of setups?
Chuck
I have made and used stock mount IC, custom apex front mount IC, and v mount IC. I found v mount to perform the best in terms of cooling both the water temp and air temp. Why would I put it on my own car if it doesn't work?
How many of you have tried all 3 kinds of setups?
Chuck
03-27-2004, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Ninety Three' date='Mar 24 2004, 01:58 AM
Lol. what pic was that? I probably have it on my computer.
It's saying, "**** fool, you must be crazy wanting some of this!"
03-27-2004, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' date='Mar 23 2004, 10:48 PM
You do know that the stock FD fans don't come on until 95/100/105C. You weren't overheating. Your power FC had that built into it. Only way to change it is to get a datalogit and turn the fans down.
I have NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER had overheating problems with a FMIC. Proper ducting and a fan temperature set at 85C. I NEVER have cooling issues.
I have NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER had overheating problems with a FMIC. Proper ducting and a fan temperature set at 85C. I NEVER have cooling issues.
03-29-2004, 04:56 PM
#45
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I have RE V-Mount, and am very happy with it, my temps on the hottest I've seen in desert valley air, going hill/mountain climbing, boosting all the way was 190 on my aftermarket temp sensor, plumbed into the water pump after the thermostat... that way it gets true waterjacket readings....
On Non-hot dry days it gets 180-185... anf frankly last weekend, was the first time since owning the v-mount that saw temps above 185... and I was shocked, and then I realized I still had 22 degrees before water boiled and 30 some before the stock fans normally would come on...
The IC the jury is still out, it seems to work great with non vented hood, allthough I have a vented one, it needs some restoration after the last vehicle it was on....
<------ But the temp drop across it is immense... it's too hot to touch on one side, and the coolenst thing under the hood on the other....
Given the cost, I've seen ellaborate FMIC setups, that take a lot of cutting and fabrication, this ones leaves the nose stock, and gives you a free TRUE Cold Air Setup as well...
Also whomever said that it's more cramped with the V-Mount is smoking something vicious, have you seen the stock setup ??? This is far less crowded, and I have no troubble getting at hoses and belts... I think it makes it easier....
and a link to the rest of my rebuild pictures...
Rebuild 12-29-04
On Non-hot dry days it gets 180-185... anf frankly last weekend, was the first time since owning the v-mount that saw temps above 185... and I was shocked, and then I realized I still had 22 degrees before water boiled and 30 some before the stock fans normally would come on...
The IC the jury is still out, it seems to work great with non vented hood, allthough I have a vented one, it needs some restoration after the last vehicle it was on....
<------
Given the cost, I've seen ellaborate FMIC setups, that take a lot of cutting and fabrication, this ones leaves the nose stock, and gives you a free TRUE Cold Air Setup as well...
Also whomever said that it's more cramped with the V-Mount is smoking something vicious, have you seen the stock setup ??? This is far less crowded, and I have no troubble getting at hoses and belts... I think it makes it easier....
and a link to the rest of my rebuild pictures...
Rebuild 12-29-04
03-30-2004, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by FikseRxSeven' date='Mar 22 2004, 11:17 PM
V mount = More Bling
F mount = More Bigger (not by much)
opinions are welcome
F mount = More Bigger (not by much)
opinions are welcome
03-30-2004, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GreyGT-C' date='Mar 30 2004, 04:54 AM
Depends on which FMIC you're using.... i'm using an HKS FMIC as a V-mount.... VERY VERY tight fit, but i love the damned thing have pics if you need them.
03-30-2004, 03:44 PM
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no smart *** comments about it being messy under there.... i didn't have time to finish it up and do the "tidy" work before i had to come back over to Iraq
03-30-2004, 03:49 PM
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better idea of the size and fit...... by the way. I'm using a Mazdaspeed GT-C nose w/ monster sized radiator opening and a vented hood