FMIC selection on 89 s13

[LT_Z]

What size is fitting nice on 89 hatch ? What size is everyone running and how are the inlet/outlets setup ? Also is it possible to keep the AC ? Thanx in advance

[TopStreet240]

im running a 31" by 11" by 3" and i had to take out the a/c to make room.

[LT_Z]

I really would love to keep my AC any chance of that ? did you have to remove it because of the core or piping or what ?

[TopStreet240]

because of the core, but i also did it because i wanted to save some weight. I took out about 300lbs total.

[LT_Z]

Geezus thats alot of weight, do you think there was anyway to keep the condensor in front ?

[TopStreet240]

im sure there is a way, but you will need to possibly use a smaller intercooler. I dont know of many people who keep the a/c in the car.

[Nathan]

I have an 31x6.5x3 IC and it fits PERFECT...although I havent run the piping yet, I WILL find a way to keep my AC...it's not an option to loose it here in Texas.

[erich]

I've got a '91 coupe with A/C and a turbo. I wend UNDER the car instead of around through the fenders. I also kept the stock battery size and placement. I used 2.5" piping. Right inside the bumber supports there is a small notch. That's where I put the pipes. I'm using a modified Starion intercooler. The IC has a 8x16x2.5 core. This is what it looks like through the front.

[LT_Z]

ok so route the piping under the car ? at least i know that keeping the a/c is possible, its still 100* degrees here in cali so yeah a/c delete isnt an option. thanx for the info

[erich]

It's a compromise ruunning the pipes under the car. They are approximatly the lowest thing up front but not by much. I have to do a rad swap next week so while I'm in there I'll take some pics to show you how I did it. You may still want to do it differently.

[LT_Z]

yeah i would like to see it.

[C-Kwik]

There should be plenty of room under the car to mount the pipes without having them protrude down too much. Route it the same way F-Max and NSport do and the pipes should be well protected unless you run over a wheel or something else large and metallic. End even then, it would actually have to hit the pipe.