FMIC core

[freddy_t]

Guys let me pick your brains. Ive been in negotiations with a intercooler fabricator in getting a custom cooler made for my car. Ive had my bumper off and supplied him with dimensions with the room I have to play with (not a lot! lol)

Now Im not after people telling me that It wont work or that I should have gone for a cooler kit. I wanted something a bit different and also funds aren't at there best!

Ive requested that the cooler outlets exit the side (similar to A&m) as opposed to out the back (forge) but Im not sure on the depth of the cooler core? Will it have to be 2.5" to match the outlets (thus preventing the end tanks tapering in towards the core.)??? Or isnt this an issue......???

All your help and adivce is appreciated

Fred.

 

[TllEWL]

You'll probably find if 2.5" isn't enough for the core, you'll just need to use a reducer pipe (silicone) on each end.



I got a custom 'cooler from Forge for my Almera turbo project a few years ago and it worked out about the same cost as an off-the-shelf Golf FMIC ... might be worth getting a quote

 

[David_smith_909]

Guys let me pick your brains. Ive been in negotiations with a intercooler fabricator in getting a custom cooler made for my car. Ive had my bumper off and supplied him with dimensions with the room I have to play with (not a lot! lol)

Now Im not after people telling me that It wont work or that I should have gone for a cooler kit. I wanted something a bit different and also funds aren't at there best!

Ive requested that the cooler outlets exit the side (similar to A&m) as opposed to out the back (forge) but Im not sure on the depth of the cooler core? Will it have to be 2.5" to match the outlets (thus preventing the end tanks tapering in towards the core.)??? Or isnt this an issue......???

All your help and adivce is appreciated

Fred.

you have a pm

 

[TllEWL]

That's a bit rude


Unless there's some dodgy dealing going on ... in which case you don't want every Tom, **** and Harry who does a search finding it

 

[David_smith_909]

haha, nothing dodgy mate

my bumpers coming off on wednesday so i can take measurements of my AM core and send the info over

 

[mk1golf_jack]

haha, nothing dodgy mate

my bumpers coming off on wednesday so i can take measurements of my AM core and send the info over

I would be interested to know these measurements as was thinking of buying a THS core and making a DIY setup like ROb's car

 

[tomodono]

wats the risks with fabricating one yourself?

 

[ForgeMotorsport]

why not send me a drawing of what you want and we will make you something with a quality air core that will be just what you need , we also specialise in custom fabrication

 

[TllEWL]

wats the risks with fabricating one yourself?

not knowing or having the equipment to weld aluminium

 

[David_smith_909]

freddy t - PM sent with measurements