[AutoXCivic]

FedEx arrived about 10 minutes ago and dropped off this:

Everything is coming together ... slowly. Unfortunately a couple of unexpected bills came up this month so I may have to wait a bit on some of the other parts.

Still on my list of things to acquire:
Downpipe
Injectors
BOV
Wastegate
Oil Lines
Clutch

Hopefully the initial stage of this build will be done by Christmas.

 

[Hellhatch]

Like the ic stealth.

 

[YakuzaKirby]

black fmic's ftmfw

 

[cervan]

but black soaks up heat?..

 

[JDMY8]

Nice.. What Bov are you going to get?

 

[dougshatch]

sweet! i like the black intercooler so nobody would know ur boosting it :TU:

 

[AutoXCivic]

but black soaks up heat?..

That's what I thought ... but Greg said the black would have a minimal effect (if any) on the efficiency of the intercooler.

Nice.. What Bov are you going to get?

Tial as per Greg's suggestion. As soon as I have money, and a tial external wastegate.

sweet! i like the black intercooler so nobody would know ur boosting it :TU:

That's the idea, going for a clean, stock look.

 

[dougshatch]

definitly bro..if i want to boost my hatch id go for black intercooler

 

[cervan]

That's what I thought ... but Greg said the black would have a minimal effect (if any) on the efficiency of the intercooler.


Tial as per Greg's suggestion. As soon as I have money, and a tial external wastegate.


That's the idea, going for a clean, stock look.

well i guess your gona find out lol. it does look awesome black though.

 

[shocker911]

my IC is painted black. if you think about it the sun wouldnt do anything since you are driving 70mph with the wind blowin over it thus droping the heat soak you would get from the sun. also its kinda covered by the bumper as well.

painting my IC black was the best thing i ever did you dont see it at al unless i pop my hood and you see the goods.

 

[GO-AUTOWORKS]

I think the black turned out great (I'll more than likely do mine the same way) The coats on the core are extremely thin, you can't tell in the picture, but in direct light at side angles it's easier to see. There are several coats on the endtanks to help endure the scratches. (took alot longer to do than it may appear)

Tial BOV FTW!!

 

[DougNuts]

Oh snap, is that intercooler painted or anodized?

 

[E. Jeezy]

Sexiness. Me likey.

 

[BLK92_D16]

Painted with what exactly Greg? Something like Dupont radiator paint?

 

[GO-AUTOWORKS]

Radiator paint and VHT

 

[brandenj]

well it looks good, cant wait to see it on the car along w/ all the other parts u have and/or getting soon hopefully....haha

 

[wizard's blood]

man, i love the feeling when you get home and theres a nice big box of goods on your doorstep. makes my smile and say:haha:ya every time. ...what do yall think of having a white ic provided it matches the car good.... and doesnt look ricer if at all possible. im just thinking about different color ic besides the reg and black ones you always see.

 

[AutoXCivic]

Yay ... more parts. Getting this installed on Thursday. I figure since I've never had a boosted car it would be better to get used to driving with this first. Instead of trying to get used to boost and a really grippy clutch at the same time.

 

[si-hatch86]

Yay ... more parts. Getting this installed on Thursday. I figure since I've never had a boosted car it would be better to get used to driving with this first. Instead of trying to get used to boost and a really grippy clutch at the same time.

dont worry that clutch wont have a grip issue.......:haha:

 

[AutoXCivic]

I'm not worried about it having a grip issue. I'm just worried about being able to drive with it. I've never driven on anything other than a stock clutch ... and I'm sure there's some sort of learning curve.