OK, it's time to start tuning my FD.

So the first thing to do i think is to replace the intercooler

i was oriented in getting a stock mount IC but they are all so small!

On the other side getting a front mount there's too much to work, expecially i really don't want to cut here and there (i got the APexi FMIC instruction manual, and it says to cut something on the chassis), i freeze if i think about cutting something on the chassis of my '7!

i saw that the M2 large IC mount in the stock location (but i don't know what exactly i have to do to install it) and obviously i have to get the M2 Airbox (really great, but expensive!) and also the M2 is really expensive...

what kind of IC do you have?

what did you had to do to install it?



thanx a lot!!



PS: consider the fact that i have to do all by myself!

Long Term Goals





That's what you need to think of when buying an intercooler.



If you plan on going to a single turbo down the road... Don't buy a puny-ass SMIC. A M2 Large is great, however I personally think it's a bit of overkill for stock twins... Even at 12 or so psi..



Just get a M2 Medium and water injection... Then you're good across the board! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

M2 says to remove air pump for its medium IC

i think this must be true also for the large one



are the SMIC so bad (blitz or Greddy)???



what do you guys suggest??

i repeat:

no welding

no cutting

complete bolt on kit and possibility to get original IC and all other stuff back on when selling car

possiblity use of stock airbox (i really don't like those Apexi/HKS/Greddy hot air suckers) or M2 type

compatibility with Koyo radiator

Anyone ever do an air to water in their FD. I am looking into that over any stock mount IC

Ray from PFS has a ice water/intercooler. It's pretty neat!

http://www.srmotorsports.com/srhintrb.jpg. This intercooler would be good if you have a hood scoop. No cutting up or anything....probably just a little drilling. It's a little hard to find though since it's discontinued. Good luck on looking for the right IC for you.

Hey can you get any pics of that intercooler? was it bought or custom made?

I have stock twins, m2 air box, downpipe, greddy cat-back, fluidyne radiator, and i want to get an IC next. I was wondering what the difference, if any, will be if i get an M2 large intercooler instead of an M2 medium intercooler, or will the medium give me the same increase in performance?



Also, how hard is it to trim the mounting tab of a competition radiator when i install one of these?

rotaryextreme v mount is a pretty cool setup

Definitely v mount is the way to go https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

I have had very nice results with the medium PFS. You can keep your airpump, it fits with the y-pipe, it looks good (red and aluminum) and it's not too expensive. I run 17-18 lbs of boost and get pretty decent times for a car with a cat.



The PFS Race and the Pettit Coolcharge III and the M2-large are really good in the large stock mounts but I am not sure I would bother unless you are going single turbo. Once you start boosting over 20, the mediums are done. I get away with the medium. The suggestion for water injection and a medium IC is a pretty good idea.



All the big stock mounts have a more heat sink and a touch more lag than the mediums but they can handle much higher levels of boost.



Dragging, the front mount is best but I hear nothing but overheating stories if you drive the car in daily traffic. Check with Boostn7, he runs amazing times, uses his car as a daily driver and uses a 3 row front mount.

I just Got finished putting on a Greddy FMIC on my FD and the only part of the chassis that you have to cut is a 3x3" piece. I did it myself and it was a piece of cake. And it looks tight as hell.