Anyone Have An RJC FMIC?

[~JM~]

How do you like your IC?

Any install problems?

Thanks
~JM~

 

[MR.GN]

No problems at all, true bolt on, fits perfect, high quality. Best out there.

 

[scot502]

Great fmic bolts right on easy install no problems after 3 years great person to deal with thanks again RJC

 

[~JM~]

Did you have to clean the interior prior to install? If so, how did you clean it?

I just received mine & it's dirty on the inside, especially the tubing sections.

Any problems with the radiator core support supporting the extra weight of the IC?

Thank you
~JM~

 

[818GN]

Why not call RJC or use the search function?

 

[big reazon]

Clean all your parts prior to install even if they appear to be clean. From gnttype
Once the intercooler is out of the car, you can begin the cleanup procedure. First, spray an entire can of the oxygen sensor safe carb cleaner into the intercooler. Do this in a well ventilated area! "Slosh" the fluid around in the intercooler for several minutes. Then dump the fluid out and repeat until the resulting fluid is clean.
You might be able to by the oxygen safe carb cleaner by the gallon somewhere my cousin as phil smart used to get it by the gallon and use a sure shot sprayer.

 

[~JM~]

Why not call RJC or use the search function?

I generally use the search feature prior to posting any question. Often the results are not what I'm looking for.

Are you the search police?

To those who have provided useful information, I thank you.

~JM~

 

[~JM~]

When I remove my original SLIC mounting brackets, do any of those bolt holes end in a water jacket? If so, will some black RTV on the threads be sufficiant to seal any potential leaks?

Sorry for all the questions. I just want to try & eliminate any surprises. This is actually a big job to me.

Thank you
~JM~

 

[xtremexnyc]

None of the bolt holes go into a water jacket. You will be just fine

 

[GetOwnedVette]

Its literally 2 bolts and done....easiest install and sexiest looking fmic on the market imo

 

[ttypewhite]

RJC's intercooler is a true thing of beauty. Perfect fit, no head aches or BS. Its always a plus when a vendor builds something for the car he drives, so you know lots of time and thought went into this piece.

 

[~JM~]

Thanks for the replies. How many of you have experienced higher engine coolant temps with this IC in place? Has it affected the operation of your A/C any?

When I was doing my research it appeared to be one of the thinnest FMIC's on the market. My hopes are that it will allow enough air flow through the core to still reach the radiator. Have you performed any mods to your car to enhance air flow through the cores?

~JM~

 

[Race Jace]

Thanks for the thread. We clean the intercoolers after assembly, pressure test and then cap the ends, sometimes during shipping the cap or cover over the end tubes will fall off and maybe some dust from the box might enter. I appoligize for that.

With our intercooler, the only thing in front of the other heat exchangers is finned core. It literally has the most surface area you can put in the front of these cars. That combined with the fact that on the street version we leave the core relatively thin at 3.25" There are some things that you can do to help minimize the air restriction that has been added to the other heat exchangers. one of the best things you can do is block off between the bottom of the bumper and the bottom of the rad core support with a piece of thin sheet metal, sheet aluminum or even plastic. Doing this forces the air that has entered the grille to pass through all of the heat exchangers. it also gives it a cleaner look under the car. This makes the car stay cool while the car is moving. If you are still not satisfied with the operating temps you can always add the dual spal fans from Hartline. My car has these fans, the plate to force the air and our race IC-475 that is a whopping 4.75" thick and i can use the A/c in heavy traffic on a hot summer day. And my converter is a non lock up and not that tight. that doesnt help matters either.
thanks for the comments guys.

hope this helps

 

[Nick Micale]

........... My hopes are that it will allow enough air flow through the core to still reach the radiator. Have you performed any mods to your car to enhance air flow through the cores?

~JM~

Not that my race car has AC, but I do have some good numbers using the IC-475 IC from last weekend at the track.

The coolant temp was 173 deg leaving at the starting line, and 182 at the end of a 135 MPH pass.

The air intake temp was 113 at the start of that pass, and at the finish line it was 96 deg! :biggrin:

Another turbo Buick with AC and the smaller RJC had a slight increase in air temp at the end of a 131 MPH pass.

 

[~JM~]

Well I got it done. Not too bad of an install after you remove all the OEM equipment that is in the way. That was the hardest part. I was a bit dissapointed to find out that my Kirban cross-brace needed to be removed to clear the tubing, but that would most likely be the case with any FMIC. This IC is truly a quality piece of equipment & fits perfectly. Can't wait for some nice enough weather to go for a drive. Thank you for the replies & thanks to RJC for producing such a nice product.

~JM~

 

[oddiesGN]

Well I got it done. Not too bad of an install after you remove all the OEM equipment that is in the way. That was the hardest part. I was a bit dissapointed to find out that my Kirban cross-brace needed to be removed to clear the tubing, but that would most likely be the case with any FMIC. This IC is truly a quality piece of equipment & fits perfectly. Can't wait for some nice enough weather to go for a drive. Thank you for the replies & thanks to RJC for producing such a nice product.

~JM~

Which one did you go with? Part #. Let us know how it works when it gets warmer out with A/C. I too want to get one, but would like to know about water temps first.

Otes.

 

[GetOwnedVette]

Well I got it done. Not too bad of an install after you remove all the OEM equipment that is in the way. That was the hardest part. I was a bit dissapointed to find out that my Kirban cross-brace needed to be removed to clear the tubing, but that would most likely be the case with any FMIC. This IC is truly a quality piece of equipment & fits perfectly. Can't wait for some nice enough weather to go for a drive. Thank you for the replies & thanks to RJC for producing such a nice product.

~JM~

The RJC front mount and my champion fuel rails may be the only 2 parts that actually bolted in for me Everything else usually requires heat, holes drilled,cursing, blood and a hammer

 

[~JM~]

Which one did you go with? Part #. Let us know how it works when it gets warmer out with A/C. I too want to get one, but would like to know about water temps first.

Otes.

The smaller one. IC-325 I started the car & let it idle until warm-up. Never exceeded 170 while reving & the fan would bring it right back to 162.

~JM~

 

[TurboTGuy]

Which one did you go with? Part #. Let us know how it works when it gets warmer out with A/C. I too want to get one, but would like to know about water temps first.

Otes.

I've got one and just like Nick, I live in Phoenix.

With a dual Spal fan setup and a big aluminum radiator the car runs nice and cool, 165-170 in the winter and 185-195 in the hot summer months.

 

[Blazer406]

If weight is a measure of quality..... then this sucker can't be beat........ seriously..... it is a very well made piece...... but it is heavy. I sold a CAS V2 FMIC and it must have much thinner material thicknesses than the RJC. It was a night and day weight difference. The RJC is about as big as you can fit on a regal without a torch however.... the CAS V2 is slightly thinner and smaller.

All in all it is a wonderful piece......