Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good??
06-09-2003, 11:39 PM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (foe-doe-ownin)
40 bucks is a tad on the high side, But for a low-budget setup, these intercoolers work great. Lots of guys with dsms boost 15-17psi on these stock intercoolers. Yes, they are small and dont have the bling like big FMIC's but they get the job done, especially for doing Homemadeturbo/junkyard style kits. Just be sure to mount it in a spot that it will get sufficent air-flow.
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06-10-2003, 12:13 AM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (AbaZ)
Thanx for the info Jeff. Even if i could get the bling intercoolers i would spray it semi gloss black, i hate chrome and polish. I plan on spraying this one too. Anyone else???
06-10-2003, 01:34 AM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (InfamousRS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by InfamousRS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you should modify the endtanks a bit and mount it like a front mount 
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Yeah i think thats what i need to do cause i have a 97 LX sedan and the only air flow is through the center of the bottom bumper so i need to find a good cheap welder.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah i think thats what i need to do cause i have a 97 LX sedan and the only air flow is through the center of the bottom bumper so i need to find a good cheap welder.
06-10-2003, 01:36 AM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (foe-doe-ownin)
Or..you can find TWO dsm intercoolers..and weld them together. 
And make a CHEAP FMIC.
My other friend sean had that ghetto IC on his 1g DSM, ran a LOW 12. They arnt bad for the money.
liam
And make a CHEAP FMIC.My other friend sean had that ghetto IC on his 1g DSM, ran a LOW 12.
They arnt bad for the money.liam
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DSM stands for "Diamond Star Motors" (Eclipse, Talon, Laser, GVR-4).
DO NOT cut and weld SMIC's like that! It's a terrible way to do it, because the junction of the pipes creates a lot of turbulence. If you want ot weld 2 SMIC's together, you have to set it up for top-to-bottom flow, like this:
http://www.dejontool.com/image...B.JPG
That SMIC will be fine for a low boost turbo kit. However, it is a very good idea to take it to a welder and have bigger inlet and outlet pipes welded on, like 2.25 inches. That increases flow and decreases pressure drop.
DO NOT cut and weld SMIC's like that! It's a terrible way to do it, because the junction of the pipes creates a lot of turbulence. If you want ot weld 2 SMIC's together, you have to set it up for top-to-bottom flow, like this:
http://www.dejontool.com/image...B.JPG
That SMIC will be fine for a low boost turbo kit. However, it is a very good idea to take it to a welder and have bigger inlet and outlet pipes welded on, like 2.25 inches. That increases flow and decreases pressure drop.
06-10-2003, 04:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kpt4321 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DSM stands for "Diamond Star Motors" (Eclipse, Talon, Laser, GVR-4).
DO NOT cut and weld SMIC's like that! It's a terrible way to do it, because the junction of the pipes creates a lot of turbulence. If you want ot weld 2 SMIC's together, you have to set it up for top-to-bottom flow, like this:
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Im just saying..for the price he paid its better then nothing. I think my friend paid $40 for the whole setup.
liam
DO NOT cut and weld SMIC's like that! It's a terrible way to do it, because the junction of the pipes creates a lot of turbulence. If you want ot weld 2 SMIC's together, you have to set it up for top-to-bottom flow, like this:
</TD></TR></TABLE>Im just saying..for the price he paid its better then nothing. I think my friend paid $40 for the whole setup.
liam
06-10-2003, 05:19 PM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (AbaZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AbaZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">40 bucks is a tad on the high side, But for a low-budget setup, these intercoolers work great. Lots of guys with dsms boost 15-17psi on these stock intercoolers. Yes, they are small and dont have the bling like big FMIC's but they get the job done, especially for doing Homemadeturbo/junkyard style kits. Just be sure to mount it in a spot that it will get sufficent air-flow.
Jeff
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Sadly, I'd say that $40 is on the low side for the internet, especially ebay! I **** you not that I saw a USED 1g TEL intercooler like that go for over $160. It's possible the auction was "shill bid" but, they regularly go for $60+. I don't think they're really worth that much, but the next step is a fmic for ~$250+, so it's really not a bad compromise.
Jeff
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Sadly, I'd say that $40 is on the low side for the internet, especially ebay! I **** you not that I saw a USED 1g TEL intercooler like that go for over $160. It's possible the auction was "shill bid" but, they regularly go for $60+. I don't think they're really worth that much, but the next step is a fmic for ~$250+, so it's really not a bad compromise.
06-15-2003, 01:31 PM
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Re: Is 40 for an eclipse intercooler good?? (ion_four)
What shitty *** FMIC can you get for 250? And please dont tell me the starion, as honestly that has to be one of the worst ideas ive ever seen for a cheap mod on a car.
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