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Aug 27, 2009 | 05:44 AM

hmoobhero

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fmic newbie ?

is it ok to drive in the rain? does the fmic rust? thanks. this is my first turbo build.

Aug 27, 2009 | 05:58 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

Its aluminum, won't rust. Water wont affect it

Aug 27, 2009 | 06:28 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

so the turbo wont suck in the water?

Aug 27, 2009 | 07:06 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

think of the intercooler as a radiator, except instead of fluid passing through, its air.

Aug 27, 2009 | 07:23 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

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so the turbo wont suck in the water?

depending where your air filter is your filter could suck in water if you went through a big enough puddle but definitly not through the intercooler

Aug 27, 2009 | 08:07 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

unless you have a leak or something at your coupler/clamp.

Aug 27, 2009 | 09:28 AM

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Re: fmic newbie ?

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Originally Posted by kyden

think of the intercooler as a radiator, except instead of fluid passing through, its air.

cool thanks.

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Originally Posted by 90civichbsi

depending where your air filter is your filter could suck in water if you went through a big enough puddle but definitly not through the intercooler

filter is right on the turbo, by grill and front support beam. i'm prob gonna get a heat/splash shield for it. thanks for the info.

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unless you have a leak or something at your coupler/clamp.

shouldnt have a leak, i'll make sure its tight. thanks.

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