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If you have to stay oem, I recommend swapping out your original radiator with a new oem one as soon as possible. Those plastic endtanks can and will break, leading to overheating and potential engine failure. Honestly, you are probably fine with the stock in there as long as you don't boost much over stock levels.
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From: Ancaster Ontario, Canada
Originally Posted by RX7 RAGE
the greddy smic works with the stock airbox....you just have to make your own ic duct or make the stock duct work with it.
Originally Posted by Mazdabation
Ok i guys i hear ya and i totally understand. Lets say i gave into it, my only option for a "direct replacement" is the Greddy correct, or is there another? Do they go into the exact same spot or do you have to rid of some things?
The Greddy and ARC are stock replacements, but they're essentially the same size
lol~Ramy
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
The PFS SMIC is an EXACT replacement...except it's larger than the stock unit. And if you wanna keep it stealth, you can get it powdercoated a dark color like the rest of the stock plastic piping etc. Nothing moved, nothing relocated
The Greddy and ARC are stock replacements, but they're essentially the same size lol
~Ramy
The Greddy and ARC are stock replacements, but they're essentially the same size
lol~Ramy
I know cuz I have a PFS smic.
Midnight Partner
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From: Malta
Very similar to what I want though I am still working on it. I am close too. I too want to keep it as stock as possible. I added a HKS Twin power ignition and hopw to be adding soon A hyper grounding system and voltage stabilizer. Mine should be around nearly 300bhp and I do not want to go further.
I am already really happy with what I have. By the way I have rims.
and mine is black too.
Have load of fun with her and take care of her.
I am already really happy with what I have. By the way I have rims.
and mine is black too.Have load of fun with her and take care of her.
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From: Ancaster Ontario, Canada
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Yea, but who wants to keep that old shabby thing?! Get an unmarked black aluminum M2 intake, and it'll STILL look stock 
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From: Ancaster Ontario, Canada
Originally Posted by RX7 RAGE
You can't use the stock airbox with the pfs smic Ramy. I know cuz I have a PFS smic.
I know cuz I have a PFS smic. 
Nice ride, I would go with some of the recommendations from previous members. I was TRYING to keep mine original, but the AST tank cracked and then the radiator cracked and why not replace them with something better. The stock radiator cost about the same as an after market.
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From: Ancaster Ontario, Canada
Originally Posted by Mazdabation
So is there an IC that will alow me to retain the stock air box?
Missin' my FD
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From: Seminole, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
stock rad is a no no. aswer my damn PM!
Originally Posted by vellj001
I added a HKS Twin power ignition...
...Mine should be around nearly 300bhp and I do not want to go further.
...Mine should be around nearly 300bhp and I do not want to go further.
Originally Posted by Mazdabation
So is there an IC that will alow me to retain the stock air box?
~Ramy
Mentos and Magnums
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From: FLROIDUH
Originally Posted by Mazdabation
I have never seen a V mount that didnt need things cut or deleated for fitment. Lets look at it this way, my father owns two classic Corvettes. Being around him and his cars for such a long time made me realize how a car appreciates in value when it retains stock comonents. I have had my car for some time and plan to keep it. If take my car 10 years from now and one that has been swaped for a single turbo and a V mount, which one will someone most likely take? Now im not saying the FD will be some collectors piece, i just look at that way. Then someday someone else that wants to apprceciate a car that was out 30 years ago and is still in pristine shape can.
Shawn
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From: Seminole, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
Originally Posted by montego
the only reason to change the stock rad is because it tends to crack with age. Other than that it cools just fine.
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From: Seminole, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
Originally Posted by matty
i cant leave my ac on when in traffic in summer heat either. the temps will just keep climbing which means i turn off the ac when water temps reach 99 or so. Is this a common problem?
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Originally Posted by matty
my rad is stock and functions perfectly. no need to upgrade.
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From: Seminole, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
It functions perfectly, until a plastic endtank splits and coolant dumps all over the highway, overheating the engine. I've seen it happen.
Shameless plug: I have a stock radiator in good condition if anyone is interested! Looking to get $100.
