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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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Default FMIC effect cooling?.
thinking of getting those intercooler form johnnyraccar.com....
but..heard that FMIC sometimes cause overheating problem?
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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Default Re:FMIC effect cooling?.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 03:41 AM
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Funny lol....something used to cool down the air temp causing overheating .
only if you're going to run lean.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 03:56 AM
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Default Re:FMIC effect cooling?.
maybe a polish intercooler....
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Default Re:FMIC effect cooling?.
It's true that a FMIC obstructs airflow to the radiator. It can be a problem if your radiator is undersized to begin with.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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Default Re:FMIC effect cooling?.
I've never had a problem with cooling on any of my setups with the large FMIC's... However I do have the cooling fan hardwired to ign on.

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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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great...will get one i guess......
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Default Re:FMIC effect cooling?.
i agree my fan is also wired to ign on.....piece of mind
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