SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

I can get a stock sidemount intercooler of a sr20det for like 40 us, so im thinking that there is no need for a fmic especially when i wont be boosting past 8psi. And yes the fmic look better but im trying to save some money here, And in my opinion i wont be at a disadvantage running a sidemount as oppose to the fmic.


What do u guys think?

Re:SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

I vote yes ::thumbsup::

Granted I am at 5000 feet elevation, but i'm running 7psi consistantly with absolutely no detonation... when I go up to 10 psi i'll be TOP MOUNTING a Ford Probe intercooler for the ultimate in gayness. It fits perfectly where the stock airbox was!!! Just need to reweld the endtanks and there I go. Oh yeah, i'll need one of those special fancy hoods with the scoop built in (but more likely i'll just cut a hole and make my own ;D)

Bigger IC=more lag anyway.

Re:SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

yea, my vote would be the sidemount. you really don't need the front mount until you up the boost. i don't know how many psi of boost the sr20 puts out, but a dsm puts about 12 psi stock, so a dsm sidemount shuold be fine for that much boost in any car.

Re:SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

ALright cool thanks guys.

Re:SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

i doubt you would notice the increased lag with a front mount, i didnt. plus it just makes for easier piping imo. you can do a front mount for very little, especially if you take a big truck core and cut it down (like a tyrus ic) and sell the rest

Re:SIde Mount vs FMIC
 

I agree.Side mounts are hard to fit.I had one but sold it(got frustrated trying to make it work).If you mount it in the engine bay it will do more harm than good couse its gonna suck up all the heat.