FMIC mounting
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FMIC mounting
I got a couple of surprise presents for my Bday yesterday so Im moving ahead with the FMIC in the next week as opposed to the couple of months I had planned. I got a Lincoln Pro MIG 135 and everything other than a tank of argon gas. I also got an OBX FMIC and sawzall in case I need to trim the frame. I know F8L mounted his behind the valance as does the Procharger kit. Old Bull seems to have his mounted in front of the radiator. Which location would be better? Assuming I could get the OBX to mount in front of the radiator, would that restrict flow to the radiator? Would the hot transmission fluid from the cooler adversely affect the intercooler cooling? What would you guys suggest? Which would be the easier way to route the pipe?
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I really like F8L's mount in the valance area. Looks clean and does not interfere with the tranny/rad area.
Not that it would cause too many problems at either area, IMHO the valance looks great.
Not that it would cause too many problems at either area, IMHO the valance looks great.
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Originally Posted by ktmrider
I really like F8L's mount in the valance area. Looks clean and does not interfere with the tranny/rad area.
Not that it would cause too many problems at either area, IMHO the valance looks great.
Not that it would cause too many problems at either area, IMHO the valance looks great.
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I would say if you can make it fit behind the grill, do it there. Open air flow, air even moving through it while sitting still. It is a big pain to route the tubing but I think well worth it.
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Originally Posted by greentahoe
I like it as well, but with the Chevy lower valance I would have to cut out the center and Im not sure how ghetto that would look. Im also wondering if the shorter piping to the front of the radiator would lessen boost loss.
http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/gr...BC%20COLOR.jpg
I am going to try cutting the lower valance first, if that doesn't work I am going with the chrome lower. Hopefully I will have pics up by Easter.
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A new valance isnt in the cards for me. Just found out Ive got to put an extra 16K down to do the deal on my house. Its either ghetto valance or in front of the radiator. Im leaning towards the radiator if I can get it to fit and it wont cause any probs. I'll be giving you a call in a couple days Old Bull. As soon as I can afford to pay attention.
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I forgot you have a different valance.
Have you seen pics of Erik's OBX install on his SS? It looks very clean there and will get tons of airflow (not that these things get hot really). I'm not sure what he had to move to make it fit though. On my 4x4 there was the trans and oil cooler thing in the way.
Hopefully he'll see the thread and [post pics. If not try doing a search on Silveradoss.com
Have you seen pics of Erik's OBX install on his SS? It looks very clean there and will get tons of airflow (not that these things get hot really). I'm not sure what he had to move to make it fit though. On my 4x4 there was the trans and oil cooler thing in the way.
Hopefully he'll see the thread and [post pics. If not try doing a search on Silveradoss.com
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Originally Posted by Fullthrottledan1
I moved the radiator 1.5" towards the motor for mine. no regrets so far
I really like your install! I'm gonn atalk to Rick about doing mine that way on the lil truck.