FMIC Question

[Dreamcar86]

I know there was a heated thread earlier this month on intercoolers however it was hard to make a decision based on the replies. My question is: Is there an advantage or disadvantage to running a front mount with the intake and the outlet on the same side? I currently have a stock intercooler and figured anything would be better. Here is one that I found on ebay: eBay Motors: Buick Grand National FMIC Intercooler Kit - Super Kit (item 300073617584 end time Jan-29-07 17:30:26 PST)

Let me know your thoughts. Should I take it or leave it?

 

[Grumpy]

I know there was a heated thread earlier this month on intercoolers however it was hard to make a decision based on the replies. My question is: Is there an advantage or disadvantage to running a front mount with the intake and the outlet on the same side? I currently have a stock intercooler and figured anything would be better. Here is one that I found on ebay: eBay Motors: Buick Grand National FMIC Intercooler Kit - Super Kit (item 300073617584 end time Jan-29-07 17:30:26 PST)

Let me know your thoughts. Should I take it or leave it?

I'd leave the stocker you have in there ... you have "ALKY" to cool things off

 

[Dreamcar86]

I'd leave the stocker you have in there ... you have "ALKY" to cool things off

If I go to the Champion cast irons would the factor IC and alky still be a good setup?

 

[Grumpy]

If I go to the Champion cast irons would the factor IC and alky still be a good setup?

how fast are you going ??? Melissa's GN only has a V4 stock location .. works fine for her

 

[Dreamcar86]

how fast are you going ??? Melissa's GN only has a V4 stock location .. works fine for her

Wow! That is promising. I have never made a full pass with everything working properly. I installed the alky and was ready for the big pass and had severe brake problems. I will tell you this. With a ZERO boost launch, just punching it from the light I ran a 12.20 in the 1/4. I have no idea what this would equate to with a good 60 foot.

 

[Grumpy]

Wow! That is promising. I have never made a full pass with everything working properly. I installed the alky and was ready for the big pass and had severe brake problems. I will tell you this. With a ZERO boost launch, just punching it from the light I ran a 12.20 in the 1/4. I have no idea what this would equate to with a good 60 foot.

what was the mph on that run ???

 

[Dreamcar86]

what was the mph on that run ???

116 MPH

 

[Grumpy]

obviously the mph will go in the 11s .. Melissa has iron ported heads ..

 

[Dreamcar86]

obviously the mph will go in the 11s .. Melissa has iron ported heads ..

Well that helps with my current dilema. I was wondering if I should upgrade the heads or the intercooler. Looks like the answer is heads.

Thank you for the input!