Front Mounted Intercooler Fitted

[Martin_172]

go for a factory megane 225/230/1.9dci one, they are thin but big and long

 

[waitey]

On another note...where the hell to buy all the pipe work for the fmic from?!!! can't seem to find much of a choice bar eBay! But did manage to find a fmic I really like for £100 https://www.mishimoto.co.uk/mishimoto-universal-intercooler-small-black.html
Also would 2.5" pipe work be ok for it or would it be too tight of a fit?

They look good.

I was going to get an FMIC but I also didn't want to cut pieces of my car or have it showing.

 

[JE_GT]

You'd be better with 2.25" pipework, get a ToyoSports universal one. Then buy some extra clamps and silicone reducers from ApMotorstore or AutoSiliconeHoses

 

[lgonzalez]

You'd be better with 2.25" pipework, get a ToyoSports universal one. Then buy some extra clamps and silicone reducers from ApMotorstore or AutoSiliconeHoses

Could I use the one I found (see link) and use a reducer to step down from 2.5" to 2.25"? On another note...is the one I found not very good then? I really like the design!

 

[Martin_172]

you could yes but ideally you dont want to be changing diameter sizes if you can avoid it. disrupts the air flow

 

[lgonzalez]

you could yes but ideally you dont want to be changing diameter sizes if you can avoid it. disrupts the air flow

Ok...does it make a difference worth worrying about? Cuz most universal fmic (except eBay) that I have found so far are 2.5" inlet/outlet. Plus also really like the black one i found so if I can make it work I'd much prefer that!

 

[Matt]

Get an unpainted one and give it a very light coat of black paint? Not too much as you'll ruin the cooling qualities though.

 

[lgonzalez]

Get an unpainted one and give it a very light coat of black paint? Not too much as you'll ruin the cooling qualities though.

Hmm...never thought of that! Are the universal ones on eBay any good? Or should I avoid them? And particular ones to aim for?

 

[JE_GT]

The ones on ebay are Toyosports and I had a good look at mine and its pretty good quality for the money, can't complain. I quite liked the challenge/task of cutting and finding the route to make it fit to be honest

 

[JE_GT]

If you have deep pockets you can buy universal ones from Forge Motorsport but you're looking at £170-£200 for the intercooler + pipe work + silicone hoses & clamps so that will be over £350 in the end!

 

[lgonzalez]

If you have deep pockets you can buy universal ones from Forge Motorsport but you're looking at £170-£200 for the intercooler + pipe work + silicone hoses & clamps so that will be over £350 in the end!

In that case eBay it is lol

 

[MovingShadow]

AutoSiliconeHose.com sells intercoolers as well.

 

[JE_GT]

If you have deep pockets you can buy universal ones from Forge Motorsport but you're looking at £170-£200 for the intercooler + pipe work + silicone hoses & clamps so that will be over £350 in the end!

In that case eBay it is lol

Lol good move, i havent had any problems with mine as of yet

 

[lgonzalez]

If you have deep pockets you can buy universal ones from Forge Motorsport but you're looking at £170-£200 for the intercooler + pipe work + silicone hoses & clamps so that will be over £350 in the end!

In that case eBay it is lol

Lol good move, i havent had any problems with mine as of yet

That's reassuring