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    Intercooler FAQ

    The only thing i did not cover that i could is Air to Water Intercoolers. Is this something that you would like to see or let some others try to chip in too? Oh BTW i was wondering if there was any way to get rid of the learners permit in there. I know its controlled by post volume but i don't...
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    Intercooler FAQ

    No problem, I saw the post and could not help it. BTW like with the rally cars, I do not know everything about every TMIC system there is. I work with semis and saturns for the most part along with performance mods on diesel pickups. The basic principal of TMIC is the same as a FMIC the routing...
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    Intercooler FAQ

    Sorry this was the first thread i saw and i had to register. Hope this helps some.
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    Intercooler FAQ

    The fallowing is general information about turbo intakes and optimizing IC setups. Throttle Body- The throttle bodys main purpose is to meter air flow into the intake plentum. Plentum- The plentum is considered anything from the Back of the Throttle Body plate all the way to the back of the...
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    Intercooler FAQ

    Picking your intercooler Most setups you have to look at many different variables to find what will work best for you. Some of the main things to consider would be, -The main use of the car in question -HP expectations -Supporting mods that will be done in the near future -Turbo on the car when...
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    Intercooler FAQ

    FMIC Advantages -Less prone to heat soaking -Higher HP's possible with supporting turbo and Mods -Easier to mount to vehicle (universally speaking some vehicles it may be an only option not STI specific) FMIC Disadvantages -Longer pipe routing -More bends will most likely be needed to get to...
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    Intercooler FAQ

    TMIC advantages -With a top mount intercooler the hot and cold side intercooler piping can be much shorter and easier to manage. -Most times fewer bends are needed to get to where you want to go. -Less pipe is needed decreasing overall cost of pipe. -Shorter piping leads to less boost lag to...
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