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Old 12-25-2003, 10:57 PM
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thinking of getting those intercooler form johnnyraccar.com....
but..heard that FMIC sometimes cause overheating problem?
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Old 12-25-2003, 11:44 PM
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Old 12-26-2003, 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 12-26-2003, 03:56 AM
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maybe a polish intercooler....
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Old 12-26-2003, 08:04 AM
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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 12-26-2003, 09:10 AM
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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 12-27-2003, 09:09 PM
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great...will get one i guess......
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Old 12-27-2003, 11:18 PM
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i agree my fan is also wired to ign on.....piece of mind
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