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Does anyone have the Blitz SMIC? Has anyone heard of any pros and cons to it? I would also love to see some pics of it installed in a car. I am debating between the Blitz SMIC, Greddy FMIC, Apex FMIC, and the M2 Med SMIC. Any help would be great. I used the search feature but came up empty handed about the Blitz SMIC. Does anyone know the size specs on it? Thanks

Nathan Kwok

The biggest plus IMO is the Blitz IC works with the stock IC and ducting. Only the MS and this one will do that as far as I know (anyone have pics of others with the stock ducting). Sizewise check out http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/intercoolers.html
for info. It has about twice the volume of stock.

Pumped

I have the blitz smic, all though I can't say much about it because I've never had the fd with the stock ic, or any other ic.., but it seems to have adequate cooling, mind you it hasn't been very hot these past months, in fact it was snowing today WTF

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So the Blitz SMIC does not come with any piping? I have the Pettit Cold Air Intake and have a Pettit upgraded IC cover that is lower than the stock one. Will all this work with the Blitz SMIC? I want, need, an IC and the Blitz has the best price. What should I do? Any help ASAP. Thanks.

Mahjik

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I thought you wanted an FMIC?

Lose the Pettit Upgraded IC cover if you need too... I've heard nothing but good things about Blitz IC's (FMICs and SMICs).

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I did want a FMIC but the more I read and heard, it seems like a SMIC is a better choice for me. Mahjik, I am coming to KC on the 30th to go to KCIR just to see what kind of times I can run, do you know if anyone from KC will be doing anything that weekend? I can get the Blitz SMIC for $850 and I have just ordered my Power FC which I should have ordered 2 weeks ago but never got around to it so I hope to have the SMIC and ECU in place by the 30th. I doubt it but we'll see. Anyone know anything about the fitment issues with the Pettit Cold Air Intake? Also what about the AST?

GoRacer

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I think the Blitz is just a tad bit smaller. Not thinner but left to right/side to side. I prefer SMIC for street used cars. Some single turbo guys don't have that choice though.

RX7FAN

I have one and posted a bunch of pics of it on the car, I bought it in sept. want to buy it? I bought another IC and will sell it or put it on my stock FD.

I'll take $200 off the new price. it works well. keeps the intake air cool when driving. no pipes, you use your stock ones. I made a couple better connectors though.

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7sand...oto&PhotoID=61

http://communities.msn.com/MyRX7sand...oto&PhotoID=64

Pumped

I have the blitz as I stated earlier, as well as the pettit intake and the aluminium ast, no fittment problems with either mod,.. well the ast fits snuggly, but nothing problematic.

amp

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since we are on the topic of SMICs ...wondering if anyone can tell me if greddy smic allows for use of the stock ducting...i'd like to leep my stock airbox.....thanks

Mahjik

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I doubt I'll be there. I don't drag my car. You might PM RTS3GEN and see if he'll be out there. I'm going to hook up with him that morning for a little bit.

He's got a hell of an FD, so if he's heading out there, you should definitely try to hook up with him.

rynberg

does anyone have any test data on the Blitz, as this looks like a good upgrade option for me.

anyone measured pressure drop or intake temps during hard driving?

Mahjik

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I haven't seen a hard comparison of SMIC's, however, you can be guaranteed that it will be better than stock, so you can't really go wrong with purchasing it.

KevinK2

the comparo link from the 1st reply includes an small smic review, authored by me, Kelleher. The SR motorsport was my best bang for $, new. SR site notes pressure drop.

The greddy smic uses stock duct, but many mod a PFS or Pettit duct instead, and go with intake upgrade.

Mahjik

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IMO, they are all going to be better than stock. So if you are just upgrading the stock IC, the only things you'll have to think about is fitment and what you are willing to put up with.

Me? I would want the most direct replacement.

Nathan Kwok

The problem I have with the Greddy is that even though it uses the stock duct going into the intercooler, it doesn't look like you can use the crossover duct that goes into the airbox. This turns the regular airbox into a hot-air intake. See the attached pic, it looks like the Greddy sits too high forcing you to cut the stock crossover piece to make room. Kevin, does the SR unit allow you to use the stock crossover duct?

Nathan Kwok

Whoops here's the pic.

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Hey RX7FAN: I PM'd you about the SMIC.
Hey Mahjik, RTS3GEN is going to be there you say. Is he from KC? We are all just going for fun, none of us really drag race but it will be fun to compare to other cars. I won't have slicks or racing fuel or anything, just street trim but I am hoping to break into the 12's if I get my mods in on time but who knows. Maybe we can have a get together with other KC people. My friends FC will be coming down but the other FD I know has to work. I hope to order my SMIC today.

KZ1

The only large SMIC that uses teh stock pipeing i sthe PFS. the m2 has custom, but PFS uses stock ducting, you don't need to buy a thing.

Mahjik

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Naw, I'm just into the whole drag scene.

I'm not sure if RTS3GEN will be going or not. Just PM him and ask him. He lives on the Kansas side, but has a hell of an FD. He's got to be the fastest in the area running stock twins.

There are a few other FD owners around in the area that might be heading out there or willing to get together. You should post something in the Midwest forum if you haven't yet.

OC94Rx7

rynberg- I think cewrx7R1 (first name chuck, forgot his last name..westbrook??) has a blitz intercooler. Maybe, he has data you are looking for. You can find him on the PFC forum.

dis1

I have info on the GReddy on my site if interested. The ducting it comes with supplements the stock ducting but isn't very good if you ask me. The GReddy works with the stock air box just like the Blitz however the GReddy is much bigger.

Nathan Kwok

I still haven't seen a pic where the Greddy works with the crossover duct like the Blitz. If anyone has done this I'd like to see it because I like the Greddy better since it is bigger but I want to keep the crossover duct.

rynberg

thanks for the info on the Blitz guys, here's my dilemna though:

I want a cold-air intake, like rx7fashion or M2, but I like the idea of keeping the stock intercooler ducting, since it ducts to the battery and A/C condenser. I know I can do the Robinette type mod to the stock airbox, but my question is can I use the rx7fashion or M2 box and still retain the stock intercooler ducting.

KevinK2

I have the greddy smic. Based on instructions, and included alum sheet brace in front, it is assumed the crossover will not be used. Note mazda redesigned the 99 model to stop stealing the intercooler air for the intake, as track testing showed up problems.

the crossover might be made to fit the greddy. ask SR about their's ... they say direct fit, and imply reduced press drop about 1 psi at max stock hp.

search around for ideas on mod'g the stock box for different air sources, not a bad idea in any case.