Turbo interest?

[snewin]

Thread hijack.....

Why the front mount and not a top mount?
I'm interested in exploring both options?

[nissannewby]

I hope your coming past the shop for that stainless exhaust and front mount mate

I certainly will mate. I am picking up the intercooler this week along with some ally piping which once the turbo is fitted I will get you to weld intercooler piping up for me. Unless you have 2.5" piping at your shop to do this, in this case I will just buy the silicone joiners. Have you gotten a hold of any intake manifolds yet?

[nissannewby]

Thread hijack.....

Why the front mount and not a top mount?
I'm interested in exploring both options?

Going front mount as it will be towing most of the time and in my opinion they are the more efficient of the bunch unless you want to go to a laminove style setup. Front mounts are easy to mount and dont require an extra system. Tops are good as well but at about 12-1400 for a quality top mount that flows considerable air is a little steep. Also with the top mount to get the best out of it I would require a second hold and scoop on my bonnet or a larger hole and larger scoop, which involves cutting up my bonnet and painting so more cost. I know you are putting another heat source in front of the radiator with a front mount but the cooler intake temps I think will help outweigh this as I dont like a cooling device sitting above a heat source (engine) cos as we all know hot air rises making a top mounts job harder to do.
Water to air are also good but the idea of having to run an extra system doesnt appeal to me and I know its been proven but im not a fan of running water in the same spot as my intake air. Front mounts are cheap, easy to fit and are simple.

There are no huge disadvantages or advantages between those 3 setups. If they are setup well they will all do their job incredibly well. It will basically be what you want to do at the end of the day and who gives you the best service.

[radius fab]

I just used up the last of them but if you want I can order anything you need. Nah have not found one as of this stage mate. Im thinking about making the whole thing. Not just cutting the top off. Are you wanting to run your piping thru the rad support?

[snewin]

Great post newby, thankyou.