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lude4life13 · 09-07-2011, 09:53 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering what tricks anyone has to hide your front mount intercooler and hopefully avoid catching the wrong kind of attention.

Reason I ask is because the car I am looking to buy is very stock looking, no aero, stock wheels, no stickers, etc etc, besides the FMIC. I dont want a shiny intercooler being the reason I get pulled over and get a ref ticket.

I have searched and people say painting/anodizing a intercooler isnt the best idea.

Thanks!

waxball88 · 09-07-2011, 10:02 PM

You can lightly dust it black. Might make it retain a bit more heat, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.
Or you can run i high/top/mid mount set up

blktopsr20 · 09-07-2011, 10:04 PM

Best Option is to sell it then swap to stock SMIC or Max HMIC. Never have to worry unwanted attention not unless of course you also have a BOV that you can hear for miles.

[email protected] · 09-07-2011, 10:40 PM

just use radiator paint.

Yellow4g63 · 09-07-2011, 11:20 PM

Paint it blk and leave the fins on the bumper will do the trick. blk couplers help and painting the clamps too. If it's not shiny the money won't grab it.

Sarom_ps13 · 09-08-2011, 12:42 PM

This guy has it right under the core support. when the bumper is put on you can't even see it. wish i had better pics.

lude4life13 · 09-08-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarom_ps13

This guy has it right under the core support. when the bumper is put on you can't even see it. wish i had better pics.

So from my understanding this is a HMIC setup similar to the one that MAX sells?

vas570sx · 09-08-2011, 12:49 PM

^yes.

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Sarom_ps13 · 09-08-2011, 12:56 PM

So yeah thats something to look into.. plus it has more protection from crashing.

Edwin562 · 09-08-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blktopsr20

Best Option is to sell it then swap to stock SMIC or Max HMIC. Never have to worry unwanted attention not unless of course you also have a BOV that you can hear for miles.

This....i would never paint an intercooler because it will retain the heat and it would wortheless.

Flicktitty · 09-08-2011, 12:57 PM

why not look into a quality USED sidemount?

such as a MKIV Supra sidemount?

silverarrow27 · 09-08-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

This....i would never paint an intercooler because it will retain the heat and it would wortheless.

Eastwood Radiator Black Paint will solve your dilemma.

Ni-Shi-Sero · 09-08-2011, 01:47 PM

I say the Max one...jus cause it is tucked away and away from the crash zone below...then again there are no guarantees.

dRift_g0ddess · 09-08-2011, 02:30 PM

Mishimoto sells a black intercooler.....

here's mine-

Intercooler and piping is all black. Lots of fab work; cut the bumper support & had to slightly shave the back side of the bumper to fit the fog lights, but definitely worth it cause they help to hide the piping. Also depends if you want to keep your a/c.. if not, go with the high mount intercooler from pbm.

NNOCENT · 09-08-2011, 02:34 PM

smic or black paint.

lude4life13 · 09-08-2011, 10:52 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. I will probably try to get my hands on the MAX High Mount setup as everyone who has one of those is happy with it. It also seems like I would be able to keep the crash bar which is a huge plus with insurance in case of an accident. Thanks for all the help!

Also, would painting the IC piping be bad in the same regards as painting the IC itself? MAX HMIC comes with shiny polished style piping. >-<

GroundPerformance · 09-08-2011, 10:59 PM

Just curious what's your WHP goal for the setup?

delado · 09-08-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dRift_g0ddess

Mishimoto sells a black intercooler.....

here's mine-

Intercooler and piping is all black. Lots of fab work; cut the bumper support & had to slightly shave the back side of the bumper to fit the fog lights, but definitely worth it cause they help to hide the piping. Also depends if you want to keep your a/c.. if not, go with the high mount intercooler from pbm.

If you were trying to achieve a low-key look, then you failed man haha.

lude4life13 · 09-08-2011, 11:24 PM

Well I cannot say that yet. I am planning on buying this: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/403966...via-coupe.html

I do not know enough about 240's at this moment to give an ideal WHP. This will be my first 240sx, and I was primarily looking for a clean silvia conversion as a DD. I come from a background of 2 Honda Preludes, 2 Miatas, and 2 WRX's. Supposedly this car is around 240WHP right now.

Yellow4g63 · 09-08-2011, 11:33 PM

I need to do something about the clamps they bring the attention to the front and makes you want to do a double take.

MADE · 09-09-2011, 06:11 AM

Honestly I woundn't go past paint or powder coating the end tanks clamps and pipes. If your gonna get caught the I/C aint gonna be the cause of it, probably gonna be exhuast, ride height window tint etc.

dRift_g0ddess · 09-09-2011, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delado

If you were trying to achieve a low-key look, then you failed man haha.

Lmao..first of all I'm not a man

Second, my goal was a stealth turbo setup which I did achieve thanks. You don't have to drive a pos to get away with a turbo. The car looks stock besides wheels and a lip sooo.....

DS562 · 09-09-2011, 08:59 PM

she got you there brah

lude4life13 · 09-09-2011, 09:23 PM

Hey drift godess, my setup isn't a pos

DS562 · 09-10-2011, 01:27 AM

pretty sure she meant that in a generalized way.

09-07-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
lude4life13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Namek Age: 31 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Hiding your Intercooler Hey guys, I was wondering what tricks anyone has to hide your front mount intercooler and hopefully avoid catching the wrong kind of attention. Reason I ask is because the car I am looking to buy is very stock looking, no aero, stock wheels, no stickers, etc etc, besides the FMIC. I dont want a shiny intercooler being the reason I get pulled over and get a ref ticket. I have searched and people say painting/anodizing a intercooler isnt the best idea. Thanks!

09-07-2011, 10:04 PM	#3
blktopsr20 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ktown socal Posts: 1,052 Trader Rating: (83) Feedback Score: 83 reviews	Best Option is to sell it then swap to stock SMIC or Max HMIC. Never have to worry unwanted attention not unless of course you also have a BOV that you can hear for miles. __________________ JPR MOTORS partsforsell.com

09-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#5
Yellow4g63 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 1,451 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Paint it blk and leave the fins on the bumper will do the trick. blk couplers help and painting the clamps too. If it's not shiny the money won't grab it. __________________ 95 240sx RB20 415whp 91 Nx2000 VVL yo

09-08-2011, 12:42 PM	#6
Sarom_ps13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lacey,Wa Age: 30 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This guy has it right under the core support. when the bumper is put on you can't even see it. wish i had better pics. __________________

09-08-2011, 12:49 PM	#8
vas570sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west palm beach Posts: 844 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^yes. asdfasdfasdf __________________

09-07-2011, 10:02 PM	#2
waxball88 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	You can lightly dust it black. Might make it retain a bit more heat, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. Or you can run i high/top/mid mount set up

09-07-2011, 10:40 PM	#4
[email protected] Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zacatecas, Mx; Paramount, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	just use radiator paint.

09-08-2011, 12:56 PM	#9
Sarom_ps13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lacey,Wa Age: 30 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So yeah thats something to look into.. plus it has more protection from crashing. __________________

09-08-2011, 12:57 PM	#11
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	why not look into a quality USED sidemount? such as a MKIV Supra sidemount? __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

09-08-2011, 01:47 PM	#13
Ni-Shi-Sero Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HollyWood Age: 39 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I say the Max one...jus cause it is tucked away and away from the crash zone below...then again there are no guarantees.

09-08-2011, 02:30 PM	#14
dRift_g0ddess Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hesperia Posts: 843 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Mishimoto sells a black intercooler..... here's mine- Intercooler and piping is all black. Lots of fab work; cut the bumper support & had to slightly shave the back side of the bumper to fit the fog lights, but definitely worth it cause they help to hide the piping. Also depends if you want to keep your a/c.. if not, go with the high mount intercooler from pbm. __________________ Friends don't let friends build SR20's. Have faith in your KA!!

09-08-2011, 02:34 PM	#15
NNOCENT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	smic or black paint.

09-08-2011, 10:52 PM	#16
lude4life13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Namek Age: 31 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks for all the help guys. I will probably try to get my hands on the MAX High Mount setup as everyone who has one of those is happy with it. It also seems like I would be able to keep the crash bar which is a huge plus with insurance in case of an accident. Thanks for all the help! Also, would painting the IC piping be bad in the same regards as painting the IC itself? MAX HMIC comes with shiny polished style piping. >-<

09-08-2011, 10:59 PM	#17
GroundPerformance Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 1,477 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Just curious what's your WHP goal for the setup?

09-08-2011, 11:24 PM	#19
lude4life13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Namek Age: 31 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Well I cannot say that yet. I am planning on buying this: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/403966...via-coupe.html I do not know enough about 240's at this moment to give an ideal WHP. This will be my first 240sx, and I was primarily looking for a clean silvia conversion as a DD. I come from a background of 2 Honda Preludes, 2 Miatas, and 2 WRX's. Supposedly this car is around 240WHP right now.

09-08-2011, 11:33 PM	#20
Yellow4g63 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 1,451 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I need to do something about the clamps they bring the attention to the front and makes you want to do a double take. __________________ 95 240sx RB20 415whp 91 Nx2000 VVL yo

09-09-2011, 06:11 AM	#21
MADE Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norf Norf Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Honestly I woundn't go past paint or powder coating the end tanks clamps and pipes. If your gonna get caught the I/C aint gonna be the cause of it, probably gonna be exhuast, ride height window tint etc. __________________

09-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#23
DS562 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwalk 90650 Posts: 1,151 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	she got you there brah __________________ Zeeeeeeeee32

09-09-2011, 09:23 PM	#24
lude4life13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Namek Age: 31 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Hey drift godess, my setup isn't a pos

09-10-2011, 01:27 AM	#25
DS562 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwalk 90650 Posts: 1,151 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	pretty sure she meant that in a generalized way. __________________ Zeeeeeeeee32

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