FMIC comparison

[98spydert]

I'm looking at the PTE medium sized IC and the e-bay Spearco FMICs that are about the same size. It's going on a daily driver with evo316G, 650s, blow-thru and all supporting mods. Any feed back on either of these? Or another recommendation for a FMIC w/o pipes? These are both between 400-500 bucks. I'm not looking to spend much more than that because I don't think I'll need one of the rediculous ICs that are made for BIG turbos, I just wouldn't use their potential. Thanks for some feedback/ideas!

 

[turbolarry]

I was thinking the same thing when I got my intercooler. Why pay for more intercooler that you need? I went with the Spearco 2-209 core. Flows 670 cfm's and supports 450hp. $300 from RRE. Check the site and see which is better for your application.

http://www.turboneticsinc.com/air.html

 

[1997TurboAWD]

I bought a Yonaka IC from www.streetimports.com. I got the 24X12X3 shipped to my house for $389. They have a mid-sized one that is 21X9X3 for 299 plus shipping. Mine went on fairly easily and I was able to keep the actual bumper in my car. I just did it this last weekend and have pics but they are really big. I will get them posted when I can.

 

[98spydert]

Cool, lookin forward to some pics.
What did you do for end tanks for that 209 core?

 

[1badtsi]

go with a spearco, im going that route soon.............

 

[98spydert]

Soon... soon after a new clutch/flywheel I guess Where ya gettin it Mike?

 

[1badtsi]

yep, i might get it all at once actually

im getting the drivetrain stuff from slowboy and the spearco from ebay

 

[turbolarry]

I picked up some aluminum sheet from the metal yard. I called RRE for the right gauge, off the top of my head I can't remember. I have scap left over and I'll measure. I cut the shapes that I needed, cut cast aluminum elbows (2.5" for inlets/outlets), and took it all to a good welder ($60.00). Here's all the piping you need and the elbows:

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/parts/tweekerparts/turboneticselbows.jpg

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/mandrelbends.htm

 

[98spydert]

Did you get some fuel mods yet mike? Honestly I'd grab those up before the IC but if you're gonna do them all within a few months, I guess it doesn't matter.



turbolarry, do you have any pics of the final product? Sounds like the most efficient way to get a good IC that fits your own personal needs.

 

[turbolarry]

When I contacted RRE they recomended thick sheet to avoid balloning. It measures 1/8 inch thick (.125").

 

[njshift]

Any feed back on either of these? Or another recommendation for a FMIC w/o pipes?

2-221 top to bottom. A very proven core for dsm's. Low pressue drop, not overly large and readily available. Ideal for 16g turbos.

 

[j_woody]

here is a core for $300.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33742&item=7911987846

I have this and have worked with, JR, the guy who makes these. They are very efficient, flow enought to support a 50 trim. and he knows his shit. I think these intercoolers are gonna become very popular shortly.

this intercooler, plus 3 inches of height, is used on the 1000hp 300zx, that JR built himself, in the picture in this auction.

Definitely check these out for a cheap, well built, good intercooler option.

 

[c5chris]

Can anybody post pics of these intercoolers? Thanks

 

[njshift]

2-221 top to bottom. You can have the tanks switched to either location.

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[yo2001]

that's not a 2-221 core, it's a Griffin core. ^

 

[CanadianTSi]

that's not a 2-221 core, it's a Griffin core. ^

This is true.

 

[CanadianTSi]

I'd go with the 2g kit that JR makes and sells on ebay. The 7" tall version is only like 650 bucks and that's full piping, silicon couples and stainless T-bolt clamps

 

[lewroe59]

I like the apexi 2g i/c. Its like $469 from circuitcity.

 

[njshift]

Damn you guys are critical (good eye though ). Both assemblies look basically the same. Other then the dimensions being slightly different. (spearco is thicker).
Greg

 

[c5chris]

I like the apexi 2g i/c. Its like $469 from circuitcity.

Huh???

 

[c5chris]

I'd go with the 2g kit that JR makes and sells on ebay. The 7" tall version is only like 650 bucks and that's full piping, silicon couples and stainless T-bolt clamps

Which one is this? All I see are 1G setups that have the intakes in the back of the I/C.

 

[98spydert]

I like the apexi 2g i/c. Its like $469 from circuitcity.

Circuit City sells intercoolers?

 

[CanadianTSi]

Which one is this? All I see are 1G setups that have the intakes in the back of the I/C.

He also makes a kit for the 2g, just E-mail him and ask. The kit already comes with a J-pipe and everything, so it's perfect for a 16g.

 

[lewroe59]

yeah, on line they sell car stuff, including Apexi intercoolers. cheap too.
http://www.7453217467431.com/produc...er_id=3178951&affID=33797&bmUID=1092801652906

 

[turbolarry]

Opps, I forgot about the pics. I'll get them up ASAP.