 smic for 5sfte, will it be sufficient? |
 Dec 7, 2005 - 10:02 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 6, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
hi. i have a smic i'd like to use for my 5sfte project. i was just wondering if this would be sufficient for 8-10 psi on my 5sfte.
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Dec 7, 2005 - 10:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
side mount intercooler? from what? and where would you mount it?
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Dec 7, 2005 - 10:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
It doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Were could you put it in a Celica that would get that much air?
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Dec 8, 2005 - 1:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, '03 From Sioux falls, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
someone else did used a side mount on there 7afte. mount it where the fog light would go and cut slits in the wheel plastic for air flow.
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Dec 8, 2005 - 1:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
most side mounds suck ass, and you can get a fmic for next to nothing on ebay these days. just do that
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Dec 8, 2005 - 2:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
just wondering cuz im getting one included in this package of parts that i bought. didnt think i could use it..but since im getting it for practically free thought i would give it a chance.
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Dec 8, 2005 - 7:11 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
bad idea,
once it heatsoaks..and it will...you'll be sending nothing but nice HOT air into your motor...not exactly ideal. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Dec 9, 2005 - 9:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, '04 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Heat soaking is a big issue, but consdier that the IC pipe of a fmic is probably easier to route
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Dec 10, 2005 - 7:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
its extremely easy to run IC pipe. take your time. i centered my IC 1st. than run the pipe from the turbo to the cooler. than cooler to the TB. just take your time look for the shortest least troublesome way. on my pass side i used a hole cutted and lined the wall with a rubber hose that we slit down the side. not the pipe wont rattle or wear on it. once u get the bumper off you'll see where im talking about.
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Dec 11, 2005 - 1:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(afroman @ Dec 7, 2005 - 10:41 PM) [snapback]364715[/snapback] someone else did used a side mount on there 7afte. mount it where the fog light would go and cut slits in the wheel plastic for air flow. -Aaron- yea, that was me it worked just fine. i would feel the intercooler after a hard drive and it be slightly warmer than ambient temps. but i was less intellegent then, like said above, fmic's are really cheap now, just do it right off the bat so you wont have to do it again later. -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Dec 11, 2005 - 3:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
I have a stock SMIC on my jetta works fine....but i am switching over to front mount once winter clears up and i can get the rest of my parts together.....but just for general knowledge my jetta runs 10psi stock on a SMIC..
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Dec 11, 2005 - 9:07 AM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
and exactly how crappy is your jetta, dan???
haha j/k man. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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