side mount intercooler

[Pez]

So i've had a fmic for about a year now, and still havn't removed the side mount. I was looking at it this weekend because i was gonna yank it out and noticed the fan goes over it. So i guess i'm wondering if ppl that have taken it out got smaller fans? or just let the fan kinda over lap the radiator. Also the holddown for the radiator connects to the sidemount. Is there a bracket made for this or are people just drilling new holes and moving it in more for the radiator. Thanks for the help in advance

 

[thecrash91]

i believe those fans are for the side mount, mines still in there too. didnt know you could take it out without replacing radiator, thought it was part of it.

 

[Pez]

to me it looks like it is connected to the radiator. Doesn't look to be all on piece. I'll look at it more today when i get off.

 

[Tzar177]

Most seem to leave the side mount installed. If you have an upgraded side mount, then put the stocker back in and sell the other. Or you can put in a full length radiator

 

[Pez]

I was thinking about a full length radiator, but then id have to go buy that. I was just wanting to take out the sidemount for weight/looks. Which radiator would fit? if you happen to know off hand.

 

[Tzar177]

I was thinking about a full length radiator, but then id have to go buy that. I was just wanting to take out the sidemount for weight/looks. Which radiator would fit? if you happen to know off hand.

For looks you should just leave the side mount in, otherwise you'll have a gap. As far as full length radiators go, the DX,LX,ES,P5 and MP3 rads will fit...plug n play

 

[Wagonbacker9]

honestly I would do nothing.
the MSP rad is better than the full width one (thicker), and unless you plan on swapping to slim fans, the stock fan will be LESS efficient than it is now if you pull out the factory SMIC.

 

[Pez]

I already have one slim fan. I had to run one for my hot pipe coming off the turbo. I was thinking of removing the side mount and seeing if i can move the fan over to were it isn't hanging of the side of the radiator.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

sounds easier said than done to me... but do what you think is gonna work..

 

[emespea]

If you remove the sidemount, you will just need to make a bracket for the rad since it obviously doesnt go all the way across. Also, for fans, if your set on removeing the Stock SMIC, you can run a 9" pusher fan on the front of the RAD for the AC fan, and a 12" puller on the inside as your rad fan. Thats what people had to do with the MAM FMIC since the pipes went through the smic spot. I definately wouldnt let it overlap the edge of the rad though, that has to break its efficiency since youd have two different air velocities (pass thru rad, and free air).

 

[43975]

Your better off leaving as is.... unless you plan on blocking the gap
by removing the SMIC you change the flow of air going through the radiator. Basically the physics theory of following the path of least resistance. Meaning air will funnel through the gap instead of through your radaitor!!
Also the NON turbo full length radiators is a bad idea. Mainly cause they were not designed for boost. Early on it was a popular swap, that ended when they started blowing holes inthem from the pressure, or cars started overheating from the lack of cooling efficiancy.
Best option Corksport Full length thicker radiator. They are affordable through PG and work perfect..Plus they have major bling factor!!!

Emespea: I don't know where you got that info but it's wrong...
I run a MAM FMIC and it DOES NOT travel anywhere near the SMIC used to be housed. The MAM actually travels up under the fog light then turns up through the drivers side fender up through the hole that most CAIs use inbetween the battery and the engine to the intake mani.

 

[emespea]

sorry i meant hiboost (I had the mam also). i apologize but what i said still stands, it had to be done at the time and works fine if you really need to remove the smic. I also agree with not removing it. I thought that if he MUST id offer an alternative.

Your better off leaving as is.... unless you plan on blocking the gap
by removing the SMIC you change the flow of air going through the radiator. Basically the physics theory of following the path of least resistance. Meaning air will funnel through the gap instead of through your radaitor!!
Also the NON turbo full length radiators is a bad idea. Mainly cause they were not designed for boost. Early on it was a popular swap, that ended when they started blowing holes inthem from the pressure, or cars started overheating from the lack of cooling efficiancy.
Best option Corksport Full length thicker radiator. They are affordable through PG and work perfect..Plus they have major bling factor!!!

Emespea: I don't know where you got that info but it's wrong...
I run a MAM FMIC and it DOES NOT travel anywhere near the SMIC used to be housed. The MAM actually travels up under the fog light then turns up through the drivers side fender up through the hole that most CAIs use inbetween the battery and the engine to the intake mani.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

your better off leaving as is.... Unless you plan on blocking the gap
by removing the smic you change the flow of air going through the radiator. Basically the physics theory of following the path of least resistance. Meaning air will funnel through the gap instead of through your radaitor!!
Also the non turbo full length radiators is a bad idea. Mainly cause they were not designed for boost. Early on it was a popular swap, that ended when they started blowing holes inthem from the pressure, or cars started overheating from the lack of cooling efficiancy.
Best option corksport full length thicker radiator. They are affordable through pg and work perfect..plus they have major bling factor!!!

Emespea: I don't know where you got that info but it's wrong...
I run a mam fmic and it does not travel anywhere near the smic used to be housed. The mam actually travels up under the fog light then turns up through the drivers side fender up through the hole that most cais use inbetween the battery and the engine to the intake mani.

+1

 

[Pez]

well then i guess it'll stay......for now.......

 

[joghia]

Yep, Hiboost requires removal of the SMIC. It also comes with a block off plate and a lower radiator bracket to hold the rad in place as well. So all is good

 

[Pez]

Yep, Hiboost requires removal of the SMIC. It also comes with a block off plate and a lower radiator bracket to hold the rad in place as well. So all is good

Do they sell the block off plate and lower hold down seperate? I have a fmic already but didn't need to remove the smic

 

[joghia]

I don't think so. IIRC HiBoost is no longer in business. The only hope you have is to find a used one on here. Plus, anyone who has it on their car is using the plate and the lower rad bracket with the FMIC so it'll be tough to find just those parts.

 

[Pez]

true...... I was going to just make something. I've got a little talent in fabricating stuff. lol. And i have access to stuff to do it. Thanks tho.

 

[emespea]

true...... I was going to just make something. I've got a little talent in fabricating stuff. lol. And i have access to stuff to do it. Thanks tho.

Alls you have to really do is just block off that area of free air. You could really just make it all one piece (bracket + blockoff). You can probably make it out of a sheet of alum easily and use existing bolts.

The only thing is, youll have to run the fans like i mentioned for them to be effective. Cause having it hang over wont help a thing. If you plan on getting the CS rad, itll be worth just waiting since the stock setup isnt hurting anything, but if you must do it now make sure you have the fans right.

 

[Pez]

No i'm not going to do it right at this moment. I didn't think there was so much involved with the process when i thought about doing it. So now that i know it's a cluster i'll wait for a while.