difference in intercoolers

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10-11-2007, 07:54 PM

civicDX97

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difference in intercoolers

What is the pros and cons of having a side mount intercooler rather than a front mount?

10-11-2007, 09:04 PM

gsumano

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RE: difference in intercoolers

better cooling with the front mounts.

10-11-2007, 09:11 PM

dfdon

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RE: difference in intercoolers

more air hits FMIC and they are usually bigger

10-12-2007, 01:15 PM

civicDX97

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RE: difference in intercoolers

ok so better cooling with front mounts, but wouldnt the side mount get to the turbo faster?
also.
on a civic dx with 135,000miles on it, how many lbs of boost is reccomended with stock internals?

10-12-2007, 07:57 PM

kokasian

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RE: difference in intercoolers

Side mounts are smaller, lighter, and are better protected than front mounts. Their mounting positions limit airflow, fmic will just about always be your best bet.