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Ohio Drifter · 12-08-2004, 09:12 PM

Hey gear-heads!

I'm trying to decide what kind of intercooler I'll install on my car. Does anyone know what are the main advantages of the V-Mount setup?

Thanks!

Loofee95SE · 12-08-2004, 09:21 PM

well for 1 the pipping will be much shorter than the traditional Front mount setup which mean the turbo will take less time to spool-up. equal better respond. also there will be nothing in front of the radiator because of the V setup..the air are force to both the Radiator and Intercooler. which is also good.
How ever u must take the intercooler size in to consideration..as well as VENTED HOOD to let the air out after it gone thru the IC and ...misc stuff.... just my.02 C

Ohio Drifter · 12-08-2004, 09:37 PM

Thanks man!

That is exactly what I was thinking, a shorter piping route and an open way for the radiator (plus the extra intercooler protection). I have already an Invader VIS CFH and the intercooler that came with the kit that I bought (boostdesigns) is a perfect fit btw the radiator and the engine. But wouldn't the intercooler work in a higher temp due the warm air from the radiator and the overall temperature of the engine bay?

blu808 · 12-09-2004, 12:08 AM

it has nothing to do with the turbo spooling up. The turbo will spool up the same if you are running 1000ft of piping, you just wont feel it for 23 sec later. The reason is. The turbo can only provide so many cfm's. In other words, the longer the piping the more cubic inches (or whatever cubic measure you would like to use) there are to fill. Im sure thats what you were refering to. Also a v mount setup is very hard to have the air flow distributed equally to the radiator and the ic without some sort of splitter in the middle. Also the v mount setup will suck ass if you crash and have to spend a month waiting for custom parts to come in. Unless you are a fabricator with the ability to tig weld, cut fmic, and radiators in half.

timmybgood · 12-09-2004, 01:17 AM

do some searches brotha, theres mad info about v-mounts out there. unless you're going pretty hardcore with your car though...you don't need it.

Ohio Drifter · 12-09-2004, 07:20 AM

Yeah... I guess that it is too much work for nothing.

Thanks anyway guys!

240pwrdrift · 12-09-2004, 06:42 PM

Both have FMIC and V-Mount have the good and bads. It all going to depend on how much $$$ you have.

My opinion on v-mounts :
Boost lag is shorter +
Looks cool +
Custom work -
Cut out front support to fit -
Have to move radiator -

My opinion on FMIC
Boost lag is greater depending on pipe size and i/c core design -/+
Price if someone make it -/+
Look cool with the proper front end +

peace

wootwoot · 12-09-2004, 06:51 PM

If you cant weld its not worth it

RBS14 · 12-09-2004, 07:04 PM

Neither. You should do like some idiot on touge forums did.....

hahahahahaha

Ritz S14 · 12-09-2004, 07:48 PM

If it had a hood scoop, it would be pretty functional. If he didn't, it's just the same as not having an intercooler.

RBS14 · 12-09-2004, 08:01 PM

but he doesn't.

ruthlesstyper · 12-10-2004, 12:37 AM

wow. starion intercooler. hmm. haha

12-08-2004, 09:12 PM	#1
Ohio Drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FMIC x V-Mount intercooler Hey gear-heads! I'm trying to decide what kind of intercooler I'll install on my car. Does anyone know what are the main advantages of the V-Mount setup? Thanks!

12-08-2004, 09:21 PM	#2
Loofee95SE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well for 1 the pipping will be much shorter than the traditional Front mount setup which mean the turbo will take less time to spool-up. equal better respond. also there will be nothing in front of the radiator because of the V setup..the air are force to both the Radiator and Intercooler. which is also good. How ever u must take the intercooler size in to consideration..as well as VENTED HOOD to let the air out after it gone thru the IC and ...misc stuff.... just my.02 C __________________ I need more Boost!

12-09-2004, 12:08 AM	#4
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it has nothing to do with the turbo spooling up. The turbo will spool up the same if you are running 1000ft of piping, you just wont feel it for 23 sec later. The reason is. The turbo can only provide so many cfm's. In other words, the longer the piping the more cubic inches (or whatever cubic measure you would like to use) there are to fill. Im sure thats what you were refering to. Also a v mount setup is very hard to have the air flow distributed equally to the radiator and the ic without some sort of splitter in the middle. Also the v mount setup will suck ass if you crash and have to spend a month waiting for custom parts to come in. Unless you are a fabricator with the ability to tig weld, cut fmic, and radiators in half. __________________

12-09-2004, 01:17 AM	#5
timmybgood Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: central ohio Age: 37 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do some searches brotha, theres mad info about v-mounts out there. unless you're going pretty hardcore with your car though...you don't need it. __________________ 1995 SE

12-09-2004, 07:04 PM	#9
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Neither. You should do like some idiot on touge forums did..... hahahahahaha __________________

12-08-2004, 09:37 PM	#3
Ohio Drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks man! That is exactly what I was thinking, a shorter piping route and an open way for the radiator (plus the extra intercooler protection). I have already an Invader VIS CFH and the intercooler that came with the kit that I bought (boostdesigns) is a perfect fit btw the radiator and the engine. But wouldn't the intercooler work in a higher temp due the warm air from the radiator and the overall temperature of the engine bay?

12-09-2004, 07:20 AM	#6
Ohio Drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah... I guess that it is too much work for nothing. Thanks anyway guys!

12-09-2004, 06:42 PM	#7
240pwrdrift Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orange Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both have FMIC and V-Mount have the good and bads. It all going to depend on how much $$$ you have. My opinion on v-mounts : Boost lag is shorter + Looks cool + Custom work - Cut out front support to fit - Have to move radiator - My opinion on FMIC Boost lag is greater depending on pipe size and i/c core design -/+ Price if someone make it -/+ Look cool with the proper front end + peace

12-09-2004, 06:51 PM	#8
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you cant weld its not worth it

12-09-2004, 07:48 PM	#10
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 39 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it had a hood scoop, it would be pretty functional. If he didn't, it's just the same as not having an intercooler.

12-09-2004, 08:01 PM	#11
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but he doesn't. __________________

12-10-2004, 12:37 AM	#12
ruthlesstyper Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: none Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow. starion intercooler. hmm. haha

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