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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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new grs front mount intercooler pictures

pictures of the new grs front mount
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Looks interesting. What needed to be done to the bumper?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Very nice! Have you felt a dramatic increase in power? Also does it affect your a/c? It looks like it pretty much blocks off the radiator.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Interesting, finally someone offering a FMIC!! I was wondering, could it be done without the stock "horns"?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by #Dragon#
pictures of the new grs front mount
Very nice, thanks for posting.

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Very nice! Have you felt a dramatic increase in power? Also does it affect your a/c? It looks like it pretty much blocks off the radiator.
That car doesn't have A/C anymore.

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Interesting, finally someone offering a FMIC!! I was wondering, could it be done without the stock "horns"?
It can be...and will be...soon.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Interesting. No a/c?

Looking forward to more INFO...
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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People need to petition him to make one that will fit cars with intercoolers

Looks the dogs though
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN
Very nice, thanks for posting.


That car doesn't have A/C anymore.


It can be...and will be...soon.
Do you know something I don't?.......
 

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Grahamxx
Do you know something I don't?.......
Whats the word on the regular top mount air to air and the revisions?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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It looks real nice I want one, are there considerable power gains from it?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by duvinclunk
Whats the word on the regular top mount air to air and the revisions?
We are having a rolling road shoot out a week Sat, so I'll ask Paul nicely again
 

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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It looks real nice I want one, are there considerable power gains from it?
Rolling road session next weekend is booked - we'll know more then, however driving the car today the air temps were low pressure drop wasn't far off the top mount either.....
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Any idea on price. My big guestion. Do the boots stay in place.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Why cant they make a smaller version for the bottom opening? ANd can we keep our A/C's? Thanks and looks good just seems really big.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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GRS

Graham does it howl like a banshee.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger927
Why cant they make a smaller version for the bottom opening?
Imagine the pressure drop if the air would have to go even further down...
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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I understand that and agree but if Japense tuners have been running FMIC's like that for ever it seems to work. Just trying to think of other options so we can keep the A/C really. Or possibly cut off the bottom half and let it sit ontop of the A/C. It would be smaller but no drop in pressure and A/C could be left alone.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Is this overkill?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger927
I understand that and agree but if Japense tuners have been running FMIC's like that for ever it seems to work. Just trying to think of other options so we can keep the A/C really. Or possibly cut off the bottom half and let it sit ontop of the A/C. It would be smaller but no drop in pressure and A/C could be left alone.
No I agree, it would be nice to have a/c. Most those Japanese tuners are pushing out a lot of power on their turboed cars. Usually not pushin out 200 hp. Haha. But again, I agree. A/c is a must.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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well i have a sunroof,
so the day my aircon needs a re-gas it will be on e-bay that evening...
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I want it. How much?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by #Dragon#
pictures of the new grs front mount
Make a kit that replaces the stock horns, maintains stock pressure, and has proper mounting for the BPV, and I will seriously consider it.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Videos? How louds the SC?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Interesting execution. It certainly looks much more durable than the Dastek FMIC from years ago. The deletion of the A/C is a negative for all but the most hardcore track cars with no concession for comfort or fogged up windows.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Grahamxx
Do you know something I don't?.......
Partsman has been working on a front mount himself. Maybe he will share.

Nice work on yours Graham

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