[s-cars] FMIC - my .02

[NDoshi at aol.com]

I have been reading all of this for the last 2 weeks about pressure drops and 
the relative merits/demerits of 2 i/c's versus one. A quick way to tell 
whether there is going to be substantial issues with expansion/contraction is to 
look at the difference in area between the Intercooler core and the inlet and 
outlet pipes. Heat generated by compression will be dissipated in the next 
stage, the pressure gradient in a system that is flowing so much air will have such 
a short timespan that it will be for all intents and purposes 
instantenous(i.e. dont spend too much time worrying about two stages of i/c). The two 
Intercooler idea has some merits, the parts are more readily available, you do not 
create any additional restrictions to the air going to the radiator.

There are many intelligent arguments and proposed solutions. I am waiting on 
2 spare Intercoolers that I will start to play with over the spring, I will 
keep you posted.

Nick - doing some of my own bar stool automotive work