Intercooler location - Turbo with AC and trans cooler - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epfatboy · 07-28-2018, 09:16 AM

Okay so I'm about to drop my 4.8 turbo build with 4L80E in my '74 C10 and started working on the engine mounts. The Vintage Air AC (sanden) compressor will be mounted low passenger side which is the stock location. This got me thinking about where I was going to mount the FMIC, Trans Cooler, and AC Condenser.

My question is where did everyone put this stuff?

I saw 1-2 people mounting the FMIC horizontally between the front rails and building a small scoop below the bumper to direct air flow to it... This looks like a decent option as the measurement I have taken make it appear that mounting the 24"x12" FMIC would be pretty easy. Not sure if the tubing will be as easy OR how effective it would be, any comments?

Not sure there is room but if there is can/should I stack the FMIC in front of the trans cooler and condenser?

FYI:
I plan to run the largest electric fan I can as a puller, and the turbo x-over will be in the rear.

Custom 68 · 07-28-2018, 09:52 AM

That is where I ran mine between the rails. I'm not home till Sunday but can post a picture then.
Dave

AZ 67 C10 · 07-28-2018, 03:22 PM

If you're short on room you can always mount the trans cooler under the cab or bed with a fan, it works pretty well and simplifies running trans lines by not going up front.

BR3W CITY · 07-28-2018, 04:01 PM

Without inner fenders, there is a bit more room off to the sides. On twins, I'd love to see the pair of IC's off to the side a touch like some of the vette kits.

07-28-2018, 09:16 AM	#1
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Intercooler location - Turbo with AC and trans cooler Okay so I'm about to drop my 4.8 turbo build with 4L80E in my '74 C10 and started working on the engine mounts. The Vintage Air AC (sanden) compressor will be mounted low passenger side which is the stock location. This got me thinking about where I was going to mount the FMIC, Trans Cooler, and AC Condenser. My question is where did everyone put this stuff? I saw 1-2 people mounting the FMIC horizontally between the front rails and building a small scoop below the bumper to direct air flow to it... This looks like a decent option as the measurement I have taken make it appear that mounting the 24"x12" FMIC would be pretty easy. Not sure if the tubing will be as easy OR how effective it would be, any comments? Not sure there is room but if there is can/should I stack the FMIC in front of the trans cooler and condenser? FYI: I plan to run the largest electric fan I can as a puller, and the turbo x-over will be in the rear.

07-28-2018, 09:52 AM	#2
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Intercooler location - Turbo with AC and trans cooler That is where I ran mine between the rails. I'm not home till Sunday but can post a picture then. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#3
AZ 67 C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 70	Re: Intercooler location - Turbo with AC and trans cooler If you're short on room you can always mount the trans cooler under the cab or bed with a fan, it works pretty well and simplifies running trans lines by not going up front.

07-28-2018, 04:01 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Intercooler location - Turbo with AC and trans cooler Without inner fenders, there is a bit more room off to the sides. On twins, I'd love to see the pair of IC's off to the side a touch like some of the vette kits. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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