which i/c piping to get. experience needed.

[Omar]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-INTERCOOLER-24X12X3-BAR-PLATE-SUPRA-RX7-3000GT_W0QQitemZ170167651564QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

thats pretty much the fmic i have. i will be running the piping between the radiator and motor. which i/c piping set should i get so that i would not have to buy extra piping. i am assuming anyone with an ebay fabricated fmic would know. i just don't want to make some one elses mistake and buy the wrong one. here are a few options. any recommendations very welcome.

 

#1.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Anysize-intercooler-piping-pipe-for-2-2-5-2-75-3_W0QQitemZ290179009295QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

#2.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-Elbow-Coupler-Intercooler-Piping-Kit-Camaro-Escort_W0QQitemZ120181269100QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

#3.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUM-2-5-INTERCOOLER-PIPING-KIT-INTEGRA-RSX-ECLIPSE_W0QQitemZ110190224007QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

there might be more options but i didn't see them all. i am hoping to find someone who has done this already and knows exactly whats the best. doesn't even have to be ebay.

[hughdogz]

Hi Omar,

 

It sounds like you already bought your IC. You say yours is pretty much like the one in the first link.

 

The one in the link says it has 3" inlet and outlet, but the piping you point to says it is 2.5". So, you're going to need some kind of transistion to go from 3" to 2.5". If you want to use the stock S30 holes on either side of the radiator, then you might want to get 90 degree silicone elbows that transition 3" to 2.5 (assuming the IC length will let you align to the stock holes with those elbows). You're also going to need another transition to go from the 2.5" to the 2" compressor outlet (assuming you're using the stock T3). Another transition will be needed to go from the 2.5" IC piping to the 2.25" stock throttle body.

 

The piping kits you point out are aluminum. Are you planning to weld the aluminum or just use all couplers? If you plan on welding, you might want to go with mild steel instead.

 

If you're going to route between the engine and the radiator, can you squeeze in the 2.5" piping with a stock fan? you may have to go to an electric fan...

 

If it were me, I'd get the IC piping from Columbia River Mandrel bending...just google it.

 

Hope this helped...oh yeah, and there is no best.

 

 

...i am hoping to find someone who has done this already and knows exactly whats the best...

[md614]

Go to www.frozenboost.com. They sell silicon piping to do your whole intercooler piping. No welding or fabricating neccessary, just cut and attach. Silicone is least resistant to heat soak than even alluminum. This is how I am doing my set up. Oh the silicone piping is tested up to 150 psi, so should be up to the job.

[ktm]

www.frozenboost.com is the same as www.siliconeintake.com which is the company I used to source all of my silicone couplers.

 

As for the piping, the ebay kits are fine, but you will have to cut some of the pipes to length in order for them to fit. I got the same kit as your first link for I/C piping. I had to cut two of the pipes to fit.

[Omar]

my fmic is actually a 2.5 inlet and outlet.

 

i am going to grab a taurus fan so i will have plenty of room.

 

how do u use all silicon piping. do you have any pix of your setup?

[TravRMK]

http://store.racing-solutions.org/2suinbukit.html you can also get kits in aluminum, and stainless.