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Murphy
02-07-2006, 09:53 PM
I am trying to pick out a FMIC for my spirit
I am converting it from N/A to 2.2 turbo 2 with a nice ported top end followed by an A568. I am aiming for/expecting 300/325 from it.

I was looking at these IC's on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CARBON-HKS-S-BLOW-OFF-VALVE-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-PIPING_W0QQitemZ8035525615QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem
I thought this one looked good, plus the bov and piping is nice

I was also looking at this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUGE-INTERCOOLER-24x12x3-TURBO-FMIC-JDM-NISSAN-HONDA_W0QQitemZ8036605487QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem
only $130 and it has some good stats

any thoughs on this? or suggestions?

bn880
02-08-2006, 12:35 PM
Piping is aluminum, hope you don't plan to weld it too much. The clamps are not T-bolts, the ywon't hold too well without the original edges/flanges on the pipes.

I wouldn't go for the kit personally. Flow wise they seem nice.

Murphy
02-08-2006, 01:13 PM
good eye...I guess I could get some seperate clamps if i go with that one...the only welding would be the BOV

3Bar_Mopar
02-08-2006, 02:14 PM
Any thoughts on that Mishimoto IC they sell from Beyond-bedding.com?

http://beyond-bedding.com/miin.html

89DaytonaTII
02-08-2006, 02:31 PM
I think the procharger intercooler that is in the 'for sale' section is a steal, plus they work well, very well.

Murphy
02-08-2006, 03:09 PM
yay more options...that always makes it easier hehe

think the procharger is really worth $200 more?

cordes
02-08-2006, 04:26 PM
I would not touch that first one with a ten foot pole. I would be leary of the second one without pics of the inside.

I too think the procharger is a good deal.

Mario
02-08-2006, 04:49 PM
I too think the procharger is a good deal.

:thumb:

Omnious
02-08-2006, 08:24 PM
Any thoughts on that Mishimoto IC they sell from Beyond-bedding.com?

http://beyond-bedding.com/miin.html


heh, if you needed some pillow cases or a breast pump you could combine the shipping!

turbomopar87
02-08-2006, 08:36 PM
I like the black piping with blue couplers in that first auction. I looked at the other auctions and its $100 for just that piping and couplers. It even has those REALLY small/tight bend 90* silicone pieces I'v been looking for.

Thanks for puting that link up...i might buy that piping by next week.

R/T
02-08-2006, 10:44 PM
Any thoughts on that Mishimoto IC they sell from Beyond-bedding.com?

http://beyond-bedding.com/miin.html

That must be an old price, I just got the 24" Mishi for $98.99 + $40 for shipping from B & B.

It's SWEET, 1050cfm and pretty!! :thumb:

Can't wait to get it in a car..... :p

Murphy
02-08-2006, 11:39 PM
whoa....i might hafta go with that...that price sounds awsome

Murphy
02-09-2006, 01:31 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GODSPEED-S-DUAL-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-300ZX-SUPRA-3000GT-RX7_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQitemZ8036036 806QQrdZ1

ohhhhh same sidder

Mario
02-09-2006, 01:36 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GODSPEED-S-DUAL-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-300ZX-SUPRA-3000GT-RX7_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQitemZ8036036 806QQrdZ1

ohhhhh same sidder

That's pretty much the most poorly designed intercooler out there.

Murphy
02-09-2006, 02:16 AM
ya the design to it does look pretty shitty

bn880
02-09-2006, 11:51 AM
Well I just got this one in the mail:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8035377379

I got the one with some 2.5" piping (steel).

The IC weighs about 15-20lbs.... looks thick as hell and welded very nicely. I haven't had a chance ot install it, that will take some doing! I think it will flow like heck, 1200cfm for sure (not a lie I think).

3Bar_Mopar
02-09-2006, 02:17 PM
That must be an old price, I just got the 24" Mishi for $98.99 + $40 for shipping from B & B.

It's SWEET, 1050cfm and pretty!! :thumb:

Can't wait to get it in a car..... :p

Everytime I got to check out, the price still says $189 and the only shipping option is $6.95 flat rate ground.

I believe this is the cooler that's going into my Daytona!:amen:

R/T
02-10-2006, 12:40 AM
Nope, here it is; as of Thursday nite at 11:40 PM Eastern -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUGE-FRONT-MOUNT-INTERCOOLER-24x12x3-TURBO-FMIC-JDM_W0QQitemZ8036947089QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

It was $138.98 to my door..... :nod:

3Bar_Mopar
02-10-2006, 04:18 PM
Nope, here it is; as of Thursday nite at 11:40 PM Eastern -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUGE-FRONT-MOUNT-INTERCOOLER-24x12x3-TURBO-FMIC-JDM_W0QQitemZ8036947089QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

It was $138.98 to my door..... :nod:


The one you got for $138 flows 1020 CFM, and the one on Beyond Bedding is a 1250 CFM cooler. Think that extra flow will make that much difference to justify the extra cost?

Mario
02-10-2006, 04:39 PM
To be honest with you I think they are pulling their numbers out of their arse. I think what they try to do is look at the top selling spearco's, precision, whatever intercoolers, and basically just state numbers that are similar to those manufacturers.

3Bar_Mopar
02-10-2006, 04:44 PM
To be honest with you I think they are pulling their numbers out of their arse. I think what they try to do is look at the top selling spearco's, precision, whatever intercoolers, and basically just state numbers that are similar to those manufacturers.


I think so too....the two intercoolers have the same dimensions and core sizes. Oh well...I guess I'll go with the cheaper one, lol!

R/T
02-11-2006, 09:26 PM
But mine WAS from B & B....

It's the one Matt Wright used to pick up 6/10 second and 4 mph with *no other* changes over a T2 unit!!

Works for me. ;)

3Bar_Mopar
02-12-2006, 02:07 AM
But mine WAS from B & B....

It's the one Matt Wright used to pick up 6/10 second and 4 mph with *no other* changes over a T2 unit!!

Works for me. ;)


Works for me too! :amen:

J&H Ryan
02-12-2006, 04:25 PM
Hey this reminds me - Mario, where are those pics of the ICs you have that I asked for? You could post them here for reference on sizes as well.

Mario
02-12-2006, 06:30 PM
Prochargers are posted here: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1556

The only other intercooler up for grabs right now is a Precision Intercooler for $440 Shipped. It's the "750HP" Unit.