black intercoolers??

[vti-2]

front mounts generally can cool better than top mount though right? due to obvious reason like the position and amount of air exposure?

They do cool better full stop. Which is why WRX owners that get serious about performance throw away the top mount and get a huge FMIC.

[wynode]

Its all about fluid flow.....as said read up a bit more

If you don't want to paint it black, another option is to hide it behind the front bar. Whether its black or hidden, if you look hard enough you WILL see it.

[DarkCoupe]

you gotta admit though ... if someone DID make a black-annodised style IC it would be soooo cool (I love sleepers) :P

[vti-2]

you gotta admit though ... if someone DID make a black-annodised style IC it would be soooo cool (I love sleepers) :P

Just spray it black yourself! It's not that hard and you save heaps of money (anodising an intercooler ain't going to be cheap). And you have yourself an instant sleeper.

[Teggy-Vtir]

i fink those stock coolers from mr2's are black
but they're quite small

[turbo_del_sol]

I think black coolers are sweet if you dont want to attract attention

[Boost]

If anyone is interested, ive got a thermodynamics text book here for you to read... heaps of info on heat exchangers... and their related theory...

[Boost]

hey turbo_del_sol: from the pic i noticed the crx has a p plate on them, i was wondering how the hell do you guys get insuro on a modified turbo or do ya just drive with insuro?
Thats one sweet ride mate!.. sleepers are nice. but i think some fine black mesh infront of the cooler would be good to protect the cooler from rocks and stone chips which might over time wear away the black coat.

[turbo_del_sol]

The cars still not on the road at the moment so I got no insurance. However Justcars will take on anyone for the right money... :?

I dont have the mugen kit on anymore just the stock bar now and yeah I got some black mesh to cover it. thanks ....

[VTi-RT]

That person lying on the floor looks familiar

[shecomb]

I pay $1500 for full comp on a 95 Prelude Si with turbo, FMIC, exhaust etc. with Just Car Insurance. I am 23 with 60% no claim... It is the same amount if there was no turbo kit added. :roll:

[rfah]

can someone tell me if there is a specific type of spray paint to spray the cooler wether i need like high temp engine enamal one or not? my AVO kit came with a black cooler but its faded now and thinkin of spraying it black again..