SMIC vs FMIC

**mb7050** · 02-28-2011, 10:04 AM

for sure but it seems to be very common to use flaps or integrated bodywork with any body style to help to extract high pressure air out of the wheel well.(the front tires are never directly exposed to the airflow)

**DocWalt** · 02-28-2011, 02:21 PM

FWIW, my front bumper has a little lip molded in to help direct air around the tire. Also, the ducting on my FMIC is pretty extensive for an OEM application.

**mb7050** · 11-05-2011, 12:21 AM

I noticed that Bell intercoolers have recently opened the new manufacturing facility(a little late to the party

), its time to buy some intercoolers

**MR2** · 11-05-2011, 07:00 AM

And look at that endtank.

**mb7050** · 11-05-2011, 08:26 AM

I knew you would notice that

**mb7050** · 12-16-2011, 09:32 PM

extremely simple efficiency test... in progress...

random pics

will post some results tomorrow

**MR2** · 12-16-2011, 09:58 PM

I love your testing

do more!!! Do it now!

**mb7050** · 12-17-2011, 07:40 AM

apparently piping effects is massive mainly because of the dual pass design; note below; the dual pass design like this really sucks IMO.. inlet is heating the outlet lol(altho i thought it should perform better vs a single pass:| ) ..

Chinabay core

(core size of (~8x8.1X4.6)
Outside Temp 25 degrees Celsius = 77 degrees Fahrenheit

after 5 mins
Intercooler Outlet Temp 50 degrees Celsius = 122 degrees Fahrenheit

after 10mins
Intercooler Outlet 56.7 degrees Celsius = 134.06 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15mins
Intercooler Outlet 56.7 degrees Celsius = 134.06 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15-17mins this is how it looked

**mb7050** · 12-17-2011, 08:33 AM

OEM core

(core size of (~8x8X3)
Outside Temp 25 degrees Celsius = 77 degrees Fahrenheit

after 5 mins
Intercooler Outlet 43 degrees Celsius = 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit

after 10mins
Intercooler Outlet 43.5 degrees Celsius = 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15mins
Intercooler Outlet 45 degrees Celsius = 113 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15-17mins this is how it looked

**mb7050** · 12-17-2011, 09:49 AM

made in england (a high efficiency core (thickest they can supply) (different tube design and greater outernal fin density vs a non a high efficiency core...

core size of (~10x8.1X5.3)
Outside Temp 25 degrees Celsius = 77 degrees Fahrenheit

after 5 mins
Intercooler Outlet 27.5 degrees Celsius = 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit

after 10mins
Intercooler Outlet 32 degrees Celsius = 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15mins
Intercooler Outlet 39 degrees Celsius = 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit

after 15-17mins this is how it looked