F.I.T./Procharger vertical mount system

[maraudernkc]

Below are some photos of our Intercooler mounted vertical or behind the grille.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pcgrille1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pcgrille2.jpg
Top view
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pcgrilletop.jpg

Bottom view
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pcgrillebottom.jpg
Vertical tubing layout
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pcgrillelayout.jpg
Horizontal tubing layout
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pchorizonallayout.jpg

[duhtroll]

could you post one of the entire front end with this setup?

Thanks,
-A

[maraudernkc]

Yes, I have to find the rest of my photos. I will post more.



could you post one of the entire front end with this setup?

Thanks,
-A

[HwyCruiser]

Three questions:

1- What would it take to get the extra tubing / elbows to be able to move the intercooler from under the air damn to behind the grill and vice-versa? It doesn't look like many of the parts are different. This would allow some of our "snowbirds" to do seasonal changeovers.

2- What is the pressure drop and intercooler efficiency differences between the two setups?

3- What are the considerations for upgrading the standard 2-core to a 3-core intercooler? It seems like a lot of the Mustang Procharger kits come with a 3-core standard.

[Joe Walsh]

WOW! Look at all that piping and bends...no wonder why the standard 'chin' mount intercooler has more HP and a lower temperature.

BTW, I'm curious about the 3 core option also.

[shakes_26]

Sure Greg cna answer, but if I remember in my conversatiosn with him, the behind the grill application runs an extra pound of boost to help compensate for the additional bends.

3 core vs 2 core, check FIT website thought there was an explenation there. Short of it 3 core makes a difference if your going to build a motor and go for big. From what I've seen/heard the 2core is doign the job quite well on Tim's and Tom's cars down here in Florida summer heat (mid-upper 90's daytime, mid upper 80 nightime).

And the behind the grill application is only 2 core, 3 core no fit.

Thats all from memory so I could be wrong.