So is the Volvo Intercooler worth it???
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I would have to say yes. Its not the best IC out there but the best for the price I'm sure. A FMIC is worth it since it cools better unlike the SVO's IC which gets heat soaked setting on the exhaust. I think the most a SVO/TC's IC will allow is like 18-20 psi boost, where a volvo can get up to 25psi or more. Also for every 10 degrees cooler the air temp going in you will gain 1% hp. So not only can you run more boost but you get a hair more pwoer also. That is my opinion anyways and hope it helps.
351wcoupe
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1/8th mile 9.68 before and I'll let you know of the after on thursday.
I'll also post a mod list of before and after.
I'll also post a mod list of before and after.
thanks man. I'm going to get N/A hood off junky, b/c all hardware was ripped off too.Pro-Hawk said:I've got a 88' TC hood, to bad you live a good ways off
Well, don't really need Turbo hood anymore since I got a FMIC.I need BIG hole in my bumper more than I need scoops right now. In my case , Scoops were just there for "Muscle Car look" and to let rain and road crap into my engine bay..
updated some things...
Got another functional turbo hood , and it was free too.
here are some updated pics of FMIC.
turbomx6 said:thanks man. I'm going to get N/A hood off junky, b/c all hardware was ripped off too.
Well, don't really need Turbo hood anymore since I got a FMIC.I need BIG hole in my bumper more than I need scoops right now. In my case , Scoops were just there for "Muscle Car look" and to let rain and road crap into my engine bay..
Got another functional turbo hood , and it was free too.
here are some updated pics of FMIC.
TurboFlush
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Dude!! your kinda missing a chunk out of your bumber!!
Gota watch out for those curbs!!!
LMAO
Looks good though.
I am working on building some custom scoops kinda like the Sierra RS ones. To remove hot air and increase flow thru the radiator.
Gota watch out for those curbs!!!
LMAO
Looks good though.
I am working on building some custom scoops kinda like the Sierra RS ones. To remove hot air and increase flow thru the radiator.
stang2.3t
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stang2.3t
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turbomx6 said:Got another functional turbo hood , and it was free too.
here are some updated pics of FMIC.
Nothing quite says Move biooootch like a wide open bumper with a FMIC.
TurboFlush
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I gota get suplies and mold stuff before I can start playing with that. I am sure I will sell a couple once I get em made. I am sure you all will know about them to.
My Black Beast
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TurboFlush
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I just picked up a Volvo IC.
what is the max pressure they can handle?
I heard beyond like 10psi they blow the caps off. ???? I thought some of you were running 20+ on these?
confused I be
TF
what is the max pressure they can handle?
I heard beyond like 10psi they blow the caps off. ???? I thought some of you were running 20+ on these?
confused I be
TF
I run 22 on mine right now - no probs.
It really does a good job, sure it's not the best, there's always something more exotic/better/$$$ - but for $50 and less, pretty darn hard to criticize it.
Air goes in hot, comes out cool, breathes fine for our displacement, and just couldn't be any easier to install in a foxbody. Like it's made for it.
If I blow it at 26 psi, who cares, I'll grab another.
It really does a good job, sure it's not the best, there's always something more exotic/better/$$$ - but for $50 and less, pretty darn hard to criticize it.
Air goes in hot, comes out cool, breathes fine for our displacement, and just couldn't be any easier to install in a foxbody. Like it's made for it.
If I blow it at 26 psi, who cares, I'll grab another.
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