Kai_ethan Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 What's the best option from front mounts for a reasonable price without having to cut front bumper to much, or will an uprated top mount be a better option Quote
Mr. Chem Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 There aren't many intercoolers that will fit without chopping the bumper somewhat. The problem is compounded if you are looking to retain your a/c.Arc top mounts are direct replacement and a lot thicker than standard. If you are planning on running mega boost though I'd recommend a front mount. Quote
mikey4410 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 as above,pretty much known that bumpers have to be "trimmed" to put it lightly.lol the cores are usually huge which is the prob Quote
Kai_ethan Posted September 16, 2013 Author Posted September 16, 2013 Wanted to run about 1.0bar and okay thanks Quote
mikey4410 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 and i wouldnt bother with a top mount upgrade,imo a waste of time as there susceptible to heat soak like mad intercoolers are pressure tested to a heck of alot more than what most people run boost wise so u will be fine most are tested to 4-5 bar at minimum apparently Quote
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 I have an rx7 top mount intercooler and noticed a big difference over the stock one.. Only cost 50quid and I didn't hafta cut nothing! Quote
TurboTobz Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 you can fit a intercooler (of large size) without cutting, my old bumpers were never cut and bumpers slipped on and off as they should, depends how you mount them, my first glanza had small cut outs so it sat snug and looked really tidy imo, way better than the uncut bumper looked. Not so keen on people cutting 85% of there bumper off and replacing it with an intercooler lol Quote
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Lol..couldn't agree more! I wouldn't like to take a grinder to the bumper at all.. Plus I like the stealth look of not being able to see the front mount!Which fmic involves the least cutting? Any differences between the short and long route apart from a minimal amount of lag? Quote
maddox710 Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 My bumper got murdered when I fitted my hdi fmic Quote
mikey4410 Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) u think u guys had to cut ures ?? .................... .................. ................... Edited September 29, 2013 by mikey4410 Quote
Jim* Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 My bumper got murdered when I fitted my hdi fmic same wish it hadn't too Quote
Chops Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 i bought a slimlineish one off of ebay, same size as an hdi but slimmer. i got it in without chopping or loosing my ac, after a titanic battle lol. ill find it and link you Quote
Chops Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/66451-fmics-and-air-con/oh bugger, the kit i was linked to and bought on that thread is 1200 odd quid now, wtf. a generic hdi clone identical to that one should be somewhere in the 180 area, and are usually slimmer, enough to get it behimd the bumper without cutting Quote
Gainzy Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 Fm will always be better much less heat soak but apparently it is safe to run 1bar and it will be quicker spool time for the boost aswell with the aftermarket topmount am sure browner has a trust one for sale Quote
Ollieh17 Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 I'll have an ARC topmount i will be letting go cheap soon..big improvement over the stock one Quote
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 shit that's major cutting lol... im contradicting myself a bit here as I said I don't like cutting bumpers, but that genuinely looks awesome! Quote
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