V Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I'm looking for an intercooler but the exact pictures of the products dont seem to marry up with each on different sites. I would prefer the cowl (inlet/outlet) to have the piping central to the core and not off-set, which most seem to be. Is there any reason they are off-set?, as i would of thought it would be better to be central. Is it to suit the positioning of the core in relation to some noses? Seems are leaning towards the HKS type R or APEXi if the picture are correct? I've got the standard nose at the mo, but MAY change later on. Any thoughts appreciated as always Cheers SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 APEXi Looks ok with central pipe/cowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Greedy 3 or 4 row. Not good with the pipe/cowl off-set (ie at the bottom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Blitz. Better than the Greddy - Just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 HKS type R Looks the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 HKS type S Not as good as the Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I think you're talking about the endtanks. It's all to do with where the pipes can go and how low you can sit the IC. On a well designed endtank it shouldn't make a whole lot of difference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Blitz - again. forgot to attach piccy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 TRADERS WELCOME Adam, yeah, the end tanks. It seems a waste to put the pipes off set so that your causing increased pressure changes through the tanks? Regards SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 End tank design (the slope angle) sorts out any offset of the inlet and outlet ports to a point. It's usually packaging that influences their positioning. I would worry about ducting air into the IC as that will give you more gains than trying to get central ports -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Originally posted by V Blitz - again. forgot to attach piccy. thats the old blitz fmic the new one blitz lm v spec is less pipes and not polished, easy to fit. the greddy 4 row seems to be the best but for big power outputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I'd say the GReddy 3-row is better as it's excellent value for money & comes with all the kit you need (pipes, oil cooler and overflow relocation kit) - and, an extra row on the intercooler gives you only a very marginal increase in cooling capacity, certainly not worth the premium charged for the 4-row and the associated packaging issues it comes with. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Cheers guys, I'm wont go silly big as far as power goes, but i want it all to run the best it can. So the positiong of the pipes in the end caps helps with the pipe work before and aft - directing the air? I'll be going for the normal bpu with stock T's, but when i kill them (theyve done 30k at the mo) i'll probably end up with hybrids as i cant stand the amount of lag i've got with the std ceramics!! Not overly bothered about shiny bits that, but is a bonus (no bling in me ) I am concern about the greddy caps but does seem to be rated. Cheers SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Check out ours Same size as HKS R £925 approx including shiny hard pipes etc http://www.mpaconsultancy.co.uk/miamirice/images/intercoler%20001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Another http://www.mpaconsultancy.co.uk/miamirice/images/pipework3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I really like the Greddy 3 row which I fitted to mine last summer. it looks great with the polished pipes and blue silicone conectors and was'nt to difficult to fit. It certainly made a difference on the drag strip allowing me to break into the 12's even on one of the hottest days of the year which I had previosly failed to do even in cold weather before fitting the FMIC, despite numerous attempts. The blitz FMIC is also extremly good value for money but you should budget to have the pipes polished as they don't come polished as standard! Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Cheers Kevin & Paul. Paul, Have you managed to get all your pipes manderal bent now? Kevin, Do you have any pics of the in & out pipe work at all? many thanks SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 I'm sure theres some pics on McCanny's website, could be wrong though.... there was some pics taken of it at Billing. Iv'e seen the Intercooler and polished pipes and it looks fantastic! The pipes look chrome there that well polished lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Cheers Paul, I'll go have a looksy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 King of bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Here's a pic of the Blitz, fresh out of the box. Kit also includes the smaller header tank, power steering cooler, clamps and hoses and brackets etc. I've polished up the bits of pipe you will be able to see myself since I took the photo. They're not a mirror finish, but good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Thanks for those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Originally posted by V Cheers Kevin & Paul. Paul, Have you managed to get all your pipes manderal bent now? many thanks SV Yep - just sending off to a new guy for all the pipes - will mirror polish etc Once the prototypes return - will publish results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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