cheap!! FMIC
03-26-08, 12:47 PM
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cheap!! FMIC
does anyone have this kit?!?! if so hows the quality? and is worth the price?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-97...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-97...spagenameZWDVW
03-26-08, 01:05 PM
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I am of the opinion you get what you pay for. I got a downpipe from ebay for my FD and the fitment is terrible. It was a waste of money. I am having to buy another one that fits better. If you are interested I have an extra SR motorsports SMIC sitting around if you want it. It is new $499. http://www.srmotorsports.com/sr93intr.html
03-26-08, 01:48 PM
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I am of the opinion you get what you pay for. I got a downpipe from ebay for my FD and the fitment is terrible. It was a waste of money. I am having to buy another one that fits better. If you are interested I have an extra SR motorsports SMIC sitting around if you want it. It is new $499. http://www.srmotorsports.com/sr93intr.html
03-26-08, 03:04 PM
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Please somebody help!!!
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While i might buy an intercooler from ebay, I won't ever trust their couplers or clamps. Let's just say that quality parts are far cheaper in the long run than high blood pressure.
While i might buy an intercooler from ebay, I won't ever trust their couplers or clamps. Let's just say that quality parts are far cheaper in the long run than high blood pressure.
03-26-08, 04:44 PM
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It's defiantly a greddy knock off. I would expect it to work, price is not bad at all. Great upgrade to the stock intercooler, I would buy it and try it out if I still had the stock ic with twins.
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03-26-08, 05:23 PM
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ebay intercoolers: very little pressure drop, very little efficiency. The inside fin density is very low and the turbulators are laughable. Similar to bolting a straight pipe in place of your current intercooler.
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I would search for a SMIC on this forum. Mine might be out of your price range but it is new. If you look hard enough you can find someone with a used one.
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03-26-08, 09:35 PM
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Personally I like my car too much to risk putting some knockoff critical part like an intercooler in it. If you want to go the ebay route then spend a few extra bucks and put a real greddy intercooler in:
ebay
If you already have a downpipe and catback exhaust or a high flow intake you better consider replacing the ECU at the same time with an apexi powerfc or equivalent if you don't want to blow your engine.
ebay
If you already have a downpipe and catback exhaust or a high flow intake you better consider replacing the ECU at the same time with an apexi powerfc or equivalent if you don't want to blow your engine.
03-26-08, 09:39 PM
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Personally I like my car too much to risk putting some knockoff critical part like an intercooler in it. If you want to go the ebay route then spend a few extra bucks and put a real greddy intercooler in:
ebay
If you already have a downpipe and catback exhaust or a high flow intake you better consider replacing the ECU at the same time with an apexi powerfc or equivalent if you don't want to blow your engine.
ebay
If you already have a downpipe and catback exhaust or a high flow intake you better consider replacing the ECU at the same time with an apexi powerfc or equivalent if you don't want to blow your engine.
03-26-08, 10:36 PM
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cheap+FD = "FD Roller For Sale! Many Extras"
do it once, do it right -save up and buy a well engineered & tested intercooler, you can find them used for 500 bucks in the FS section. Til then, keep the stocker.
do it once, do it right -save up and buy a well engineered & tested intercooler, you can find them used for 500 bucks in the FS section. Til then, keep the stocker.