upgrading the intercooler

[jerrylarsen]

so im sick of this crappy smic setup, the hoses keep popping off making it run like absolute crap (limp mode) so, whats a fairly cheap, fairly nice option for me?i want to go to fmic but looks like ill be spending around $400-500 for it and thats a bit out of my price range

 

[jerrylarsen]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOLT-ON-ALUMINUM-BAR-PLATE-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-PIPING-95-99-ECLIPSE-DSM-2G-4G63-/350875142079?fits=Model:Eclipse

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eclipse-Talon-95-99-4G63-2G-Intercooler-Piping-Kit-BOV-/140563219143

i dont like ebay parts, but they are cheap.. anyone used or heard of these? or should i keep waiting on the vrsf fmic

 

[tmoney20g]

If you join dsm classifieds or other groups like that on facebook, you could score a used brand-name setup for half that, if you're ok with used parts.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Punishment racing has a nice kit for $367 right now.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Vrsf!!

 

[jerrylarsen]

Punishment racing has a nice kit for $367 right now.

have you used said fmic?

 

[jerrylarsen]

If you join dsm classifieds or other groups like that on facebook, you could score a used brand-name setup for half that, if you're ok with used parts.

yeah i was planning on doing that once i got off of work

 

[jerrylarsen]

Vrsf!!

they have been out of stock for three+ months though :C

 

[bmxfelon420]

I use an OBX intercooler and aside from the piping kit that came with it being really stupidly routed, i've had no issues. If you were to find/get one i'd just get generic piping to make it less dumb in certain spots.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

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yes sir

 

[Dsmkauai]

Check with another vendor they might have in stock. I also have a cx racing fmic core and vibriant core and both are holding up great. I get all my piping from siliconintakes.com they have the best pricing and everything you would need

 

[jerrylarsen]

Check with another vendor they might have in stock. I also have a cx racing fmic core and vibriant core and both are holding up great. I get all my piping from siliconintakes.com they have the best pricing and everything you would need

i would do it that way but, im not sure what all i would need

 

[jerrylarsen]

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yes sir

that does look pretty haha though im not positive my bumper will fit it

 

[Dsmkauai]

You can get this http://www.siliconeintakes.com/aluminum-pipes/aluminum-pipe-p-769.html and just make what you need. They sell a small and large kit. Then get a couple feet of coupler and maybe a 8- a dozen t-bolt clamps and your all g. Also you will need to trim your bumper abit with just about any fmic core you use.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Why wouldn't it fit it? We have the same bumper unless profile picture isn't right

 

[jerrylarsen]

You can get this http://www.siliconeintakes.com/aluminum-pipes/aluminum-pipe-p-769.html and just make what you need. They sell a small and large kit. Then get a couple feet of coupler and maybe a 8- a dozen t-bolt clamps and your all g. Also you will need to trim your bumper abit with just about any fmic core you use.

alrightie haha, now i just need to find a good core *cough cough*

 

[jerrylarsen]

Why wouldn't it fit it? We have the same bumper unless profile picture isn't right

just looking at it mine looks too close to fit, but ill make it fit > or run it without a bumper for a short while

 

[Dsmkauai]

Did you email vrsf and see how long till they get more in? I know there's a few in the classifieds for sale. Unless you have good tools and can do your own fab work, you might have a hard time with the diy style way. If your just looking for more of a bolt on and go. I would wait for a vrsf kit or get a punishment kit or similar kit, or even better ets!

 

[jerrylarsen]

Did you email vrsf and see how long till they get more in? I know there's a few in the classifieds for sale. Unless you have good tools and can do your own fab work, you might have a hard time with the diy style way. If your just looking for more of a bolt on and go. I would wait for a vrsf kit or get a punishment kit or similar kit, or even better ets!

i have lots and lots of tools, but vrsf said they dont know when they will be in stock maybe mid this month. ets fmic, never heard of them maybe ill take a look

 

[1990dsmkid]

If you dont want to spend lots of money on an fmic the ets is not the way to. Either wait for vrsf or go punishment/cx racing

 

[turtleb00st]

I have been there and done that. Do it once and so it right. I bought a "upper end" kinetic fmic for 999 years and years ago and I kept blowing end tank welds at big boost because the end tank metal was so thin. Find a good quality used one in the fs section. Any cx racing or other low end tank cannot handle good boost and will not cool the intake charge as well as a better fmic especially if your maxing out a smaller turbine on e85.

 

[jerrylarsen]

I have been there and done that. Do it once and so it right. I bought a "upper end" kinetic fmic for 999 years and years ago and I kept blowing end tank welds at big boost because the end tank metal was so thin. Find a good quality used one in the fs section. Any cx racing or other low end tank cannot handle good boost and will not cool the intake charge as well as a better fmic especially if your maxing out a smaller turbine on e85.

how much boost is "alot" im at 16 and keep loosing hoses

 

[YUPOK]

Here's an easy solution. Check ebay (hear me out first) for used intercooler off a Mitsubishi Starion or Chrysler COnquest. It's a nice solid front mount that you can get for under $100.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Also get some good t-bolt clamps and your couplers won't blow off! Search the classifieds (2g fmic) bro! There are a bunch to choice from
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-vrsf-fmic-2g-tb-elbow-1g-alternator.488150/

 

[CrackedDSM]

The first link posted by the OP is identical to the VRSF kit. The only difference is VRSF threads the BOV mounting flange so you can just twist on whatever BOV flange you want instead of having it welded on. For $200 shipped vs $370(and from a company that self admits to hating DSM owners) I'd just go with the first link you posted OP. The thing that matters, the intercooler core, is EXACTLY the same as the VRSF 2G kit. It will flow the same, have the same cooling properties, and all that good stuff. Just buy the kit you first listed.