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2G Who wants a big SMIC? gauging interest

If a 2G big SMIC were available, would you buy it?


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2Gjunkie

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I’ve noticed that there seem to be a lot of 2G DSMers who want to buy a big SMIC, like the old Hahn or Dejon models, but there aren’t any around anymore.

This thread is to see just how many people are willing to pay for one. I’ve talked with some fabricators, but most are either too busy with higher value work, or don’t want to take the time to prototype for just one or two units.

That said, if we can show that there are 10-20 people who are willing to pay a fair price, maybe we can get a fabricator familiar with our platform willing to take on the project.

The product would be: a 2G high-volume bolt-on SMIC (stock location and fittings). No cutting, no bumper bulges, probably a 4” core good for 400-500hp. ish.

If you want to see this happen, please post up and say what price point you would want to see. Keep in mind a quality US-made bar and plate IC core in the size we want is around $200 by itself.

Fabricators: if you are interested in taking on the project, post up (or PM me) and let us know your price point and minimum production run.

This is not any sort of commitment. Just post if this is something you want to see get done.
 
Yes, I am interested as well. I would feel comfortable up to $500 for a quality piece. Same as above, if it gets to production and the price is slightly higher, I would do it.
 
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I am all for this, for my 1g. There was a guy on facebook Tyler Rhea who was going to look into making these since there was so much interest when Joshua posted 2 for sale. He was looking at a intercooler core made by Treadstone. I have never used any of Treadstones products, I don't know the quality.

There were two cores that I was looking at:
https://www.treadstoneperformance.com/c300-300zx-intercooler-core/p104580
This core was designed around the 300zx dual intercooler. Able to support almost 500hp at less than 1psi pressure drop. Core uses our high flow internal fin structure, and standard external louvered fin. Capable of flowing approx 700 cfm at 1psi pressure drop. This is a perfect intercooler for stacking in big HP applications and twin turbo V8 applications.
  • Core size; 8" x 9.2" x 4.5"
and

https://www.treadstoneperformance.com/cv9-intercooler-core/p104549
Treadstone intercooler cores feature highly efficient bar and plate core achieving efficiencys up to 80%. With a louvered external fin and high density staggard internal fin these cores will provide the best intercooling at a very efficient rate. This intercooler core will support 450 CFM's 300HP by it self. Can be used to make larger intercoolers by stacking. Core size 6.00" X 9" X 3.00"

Now the second core is small enough where we could potentially stack two and use both as a side mount. I don't know if the 2g have a small area to work with, I do know the 2g stock SMIC are much smaller than the 1gs. The revised dimensions would be 6x9x6

What do you guys think?
 
Any chance the fabricator would be making piping for the intercooler? I bought a Hahn SMIC from here some time ago but the Punishment Racing/CX Racing piping fits like crap. Would definitely pay for properly fitting SMIC piping.
 
Any chance the fabricator would be making piping for the intercooler? I bought a Hahn SMIC from here some time ago but the Punishment Racing/CX Racing piping fits like crap. Would definitely pay for properly fitting SMIC piping.

You need to find a Dejon Tool/Powerhouse upper intercooler piping.
 
I would totally go for an upgraded SMIC. I’ve been looking for one for some time now. It would be more of a sleeper look and would allow my radiator to have unrestricted air flow. I’d pay $500 or so for one
 
Any chance the fabricator would be making piping for the intercooler? I bought a Hahn SMIC from here some time ago but the Punishment Racing/CX Racing piping fits like crap. Would definitely pay for properly fitting SMIC piping.

Dejon, Burschur and GReddy all made SMIC hard pipes. They all seemed to fit my stock sidemount fine, but the Burschur Racing was the best of the bunch for me since it's a one piece design.
 

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Good responses. Let’s keep em coming!

All the 2G oem smics are the same, correct? I thought there were some variations with the 1G and a couple of different fitments...
 
Any chance the fabricator would be making piping for the intercooler? I bought a Hahn SMIC from here some time ago but the Punishment Racing/CX Racing piping fits like crap. Would definitely pay for properly fitting SMIC piping.

I have a Hahn SMIC and my greddy pipe fits fine. A little tight, but works well and zero boost leaks.
 
Alright DSMers, we have a potential fabricator! Raven Fabrication (Supporting Vendor) said they could take on this project if they got 20 people at $600.

We’ve got a goal now- let’s keep this going!
 
Alright DSMers, we have a potential fabricator! Raven Fabrication (Supporting Vendor) said they could take on this project if they got 20 people at $600.

We’ve got a goal now- let’s keep this going!

Intercooler only? Or including the LICP that a few people mentioned? I'm in it for $600. Ready for the long haul.
 
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