looking to get some bigger intercoolers for the Zed for summer

 

really like the look of the Front mounted ones in a 99 spec bumper

 

question is:

 

which would be better? uprated sides or much bigger front

 

not too fussed at doing minor mods to make the front one fit

 

seen decent kits in the states for about 1000 dollas

 

thanks

 

Mark

looking to get some bigger intercoolers for the Zed for summer

 

really like the look of the Front mounted ones in a 99 spec bumper

 

question is:

 

which would be better? uprated sides or much bigger front

 

not too fussed at doing minor mods to make the front one fit

 

seen decent kits in the states for about 1000 dollas

 

thanks

 

Mark

 

all depends on what bumper mate, if you have open mouth like mine then a front mount would look best and work better as the side mounts are covered by the bumper.

oh..oh...thats old chesnut. Loads of threads(arguments) about this bud

yay another troublemaker! ;)

well mac1 has side mounts on his

 

so if its good enough for the greddy beast, then it would be good enough for me

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=437974&postcount=1

 

loads of pros and cons in that thread - started by another troublemaker :tongue:

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=437974&postcount=1

 

loads of pros and cons in that thread - started by another troublemaker :tongue:

correct link http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=50548 ;)

lmao

 

what did i do different!

 

 

suppose i better check links before i post them!

well i have them big pace sidemounts same as macca ,they are the best ,no overheating with these boys

there ya go good enough for beast one and beast two

 

no argument lol

well mac1 has side mounts on his

 

so if its good enough for the greddy beast, then it would be good enough for me

 

 

Mac's car would give even better performance with a nice big front mounter!!!!! :tongue: Increased cooling volume and all that... :dance:

He still won't let me buy him one and try it though... He loves his sides too much!!! :D

Mac's car would give even better performance with a nice big front mounter!!!!! :tongue: Increased cooling volume and all that... :dance:

Not a chance :nono:

i've got large side mount intercoolers :dance:

greddy side mounted on mine, gets my vote

greddy side mounted on mine, gets my vote

 

Ditto, there must be a few guys here with these as there was a GB last year on them after the Thor dyno day showed most cars were running high intake temps. Greddys are good though with all fittings included :)

smithy

SMIC

Pro's

Provide all the cooling you need

Easy to fit

Minimum pressure drop = quicker spool

 

Con's

Dont have that "cool look" factor

 

FMIC

Pro's

Have that "cool look" factor

 

Con's

Restrict Air to rad. Must have uprated Rad and fully efficient cooling

Require Repositioning of oil cooler

More pressure drop = more lag

Wont fit behind all bumpers

May require removal of Front foglights

 

 

FMIC are popular on Straight 4 and 6 engines.

 

The V6 should be treated as 2x 1.5 litre engines with seperate Feeds for both ;)

I've got the Pace sidemounts and very happy + loads of power.

Would love a nice looking front mount but it's a lot of work to install with no real benefits.

Ditto, there must be a few guys here with these as there was a GB last year on them after the Thor dyno day showed most cars were running high intake temps. Greddys are good though with all fittings included :)

smithy

 

 

arent planning another group buy on them are ya smithy :bow:

Yeah I would go for a group buy, hint hint

 

Con's

Restrict Air to rad. Must have uprated Rad and fully efficient cooling

Require Repositioning of oil cooler

More pressure drop = more lag

Wont fit behind all bumpers

May require removal of Front foglights

 

 

 

Total b0llocks :D :tongue: :duffer:

I've got the Pace sidemounts and very happy + loads of power.

Would love a nice looking front mount but it's a lot of work to install with no real benefits.

 

 

How is it a lot of work to install ? the Greddy kit can be installed with the bumper off in an hour.

 

FMIC

 

 

Con's

Restrict Air to rad. Must have uprated Rad and fully efficient cooling

Require Repositioning of oil cooler

More pressure drop = more lag

Wont fit behind all bumpers

May require removal of Front foglights

 

 

FMIC are popular on Straight 4 and 6 engines.

 

The V6 should be treated as 2x 1.5 litre engines with seperate Feeds for both ;)

 

 

For once Legrath is 100% SPOT on IMHO :dance: :rofl:

 

Just for the record I would NOT fit a front mount if I was paid to do so :rofl:

For once Legrath is 100% SPOT on IMHO :dance: :rofl:

 

Just for the record I would NOT fit a front mount if I was paid to do so :rofl:

 

State some facts then come on lol this should be interesting......... :rolleyes:

a silly question :slap: . is there nothing in a intercooler but air

well peter rosenborg always said to me front mounts do not work that good in a zed because of the overheating what can occur through lack of air flow to the radiator,plus when i went to cyprus and asked nitropow he said the same thing happens with his one