jnoble

So i just installed my frontmount intercooler, and my air intake is directly behind it. Is there some sort of kit you can get to re route the air intake so the induction isnt taken directly from behind my intercooler??

snwbrderphat540

not that iv'e heard... but thats just me... you may be able to do something custom though... and why did you go with a FMIC on a Z32???

edit: and also... whats so horrible about the intake behind your intercooler? its still fairly cool circulating air... its not like the intake is in the engine compartment. and air does flow through intercoolers. just curious as to what your concern is that you want to reroute the intake or air flow

jnoble

i went with the front mount because it came with the car, ive thought of doing something custom.

Edit: Wont my intake be taking in hot air then??

snwbrderphat540

uninstall sell and get the side mounts back jsut larger. lol....

jnoble

i dont have the money!!! Whats so bad about the front mount??

snwbrderphat540

ummm.. search on this site for a thread started by a member called Zlover4Life and search intercooler and look for his name and a thread in the Z32 forum wtih the title of intercooler osmething.. he has a great list made up of the characteristics and benefits and drawbacks of intercoolers... and you will see. but i totalle get what you mean about money.

snwbrderphat540

nvm i found the thread for you here you go...

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...oler+selection

jnoble

maybe i will just stick with it for a while and if i run into problems then i can look at doing something different.

91zxtt

The only intake re-route I've seen is designed to be used the DOOLZ system that A1 sells.

Here...
https://www.z1motorsports.com/produc...68d34753620a50

jnoble

what do most ppl do in this case, because i have seen numerous z's with fmic??

b300z

they either leave it alone, or they reroute to where the smics were.

bardabe

i would say just leave it alone it wont make a big difference on the air temperature, and plus that is what the ic is for remember.

ZLover4Life

Front Mount Intercoolers don't belong on a 300ZX. This is one of the many reasons.

And before you solve the intake problem and think it's all better, I want to point out that you're also now blocking your oil cooler and radiator from getting sufficient airflow.

Have a nice day.

entropy31

ditch the FMIC. i wont get into why, as it has been covered many times here, but you can search the topic for more info. the FMIC is NOT ideal for a z32. SMICs are the way to go. period. try and find even a set of stock used SMICs, they will be better than the FMIC.