Trans Am Horizontal FMIC

[Fastbird]

I'm posting this here because I feel it's warranted separate from my build thread because of the potential exhibited.

I had originally planned to do a horizontal FMIC based off of the LS1 guy on Tech who did it, but had reservations on it due to the LT1 differences with the fog lights, ect. I didn't think it would work and was planning on going vertical mount. On a whim today, I put the impact bar back on and saw what I could do.

Well......this came out better than expected.

Going with the horizontal mount. To my knowledge I've yet to see one done with a big FMIC to an LT1 T/A. This is a 24x12x4 core Ebay piece.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3522.jpg

Ebay Intercooler with the already attached top and bottom mounting points. Straight through the radiator support hammering down the top section to allow bolt movement and pull, and voila! Still have room for the A/C condenser without interference.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3523.jpg

An idea of the ground clearance....even with the radiator support, higher than the air dam. The strings are a little loose, the front will tuck up a little more.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3524.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3525.jpg

Side view with the nose sitting in place. It's being pushed a tad but this is due to the underside NOT being trimmed.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3526.jpg

No signs of ANYTHING from the nose view. Awesome.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3527.jpg

View from backside with nose on. I think I'm going to clearance the center of the impact bar, and possibly make a shroud on the front side for a puller fan for more positive airflow.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3528.jpg

Underside view. Trim the nose leaving a little lip to hide the front lower edge of the intercooler. I'm thinking this is going to work VERY well and the only sacrifice will be part of the underside of the nose. The airflow to the condenser and radiator shouldn't be affected because the air is merely flowing through the intercooler, and if I shroud the front and use a puller then that air will be going straight back through the condenser and radiator too. I'm VERY hopeful about this setup. No comments about the nose, it's been off the car for months and I KNOW it needs painting on the underside. :D
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Purple%20Car/Build%20Pics/DSC_3530.jpg

[dsmawd350]

So what will make the air actually change direction and go up and through the core rather than just blowing across the face?

[Fastbird]

Air dam will still be there and functional directing air upwards. Plus, I'm going to shroud the front part with a small puller fan to help assist air movement.

[dsmawd350]

cool. wish there was a way you could do some testing on IAT's after a pull with ths mounting vs upright with no foglights. It's always been in the back of my head if the lt1 bumper provides enough flow for a fmic. Ive thought about switching to a ls1 front end just for the plate opening. I plan on not running fogs and cutting/grinding out the fog light openings from being so deep so the air can get through and spread out quickly

[Fastbird]

I'd compare the vertical w/no fogs in a T/A to a LT1 Z28 vertical w/no fogs. Very similar IMO. My big this for this was efficiency with not obstructing airflow to the condenser and radiator which is a common issue with the vertical FMIC's.

[black hawk]

So what will make the air actually change direction and go up and through the core rather than just blowing across the face?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEzBeP6pRoY