In the market for new SMIC
07-31-05, 09:32 AM
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In the market for new SMIC
Amemiya has just released these 2 versions of a SMIC.
1.5 x original size $500
2 x original size $800
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...1_5_inter.html
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...s_2_inter.html
Both of these intercoolers look to be the same height as the original IC but longer. I don't know much about intercooler airflow dynamics, but somehow these dont look like they would cool as much as ASP,M2 or Pettit.
Another option is knightsports SMIC for $1300
1.5 x original size $500
2 x original size $800
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...1_5_inter.html
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/new_part...s_2_inter.html
Both of these intercoolers look to be the same height as the original IC but longer. I don't know much about intercooler airflow dynamics, but somehow these dont look like they would cool as much as ASP,M2 or Pettit.
Another option is knightsports SMIC for $1300
07-31-05, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chopstix
Amemiya has just released these 2 versions of a SMIC.
1.5 x original size $500
2 x original size $800
Both of these intercoolers look to be the same height as the original IC but longer. I don't know much about intercooler airflow dynamics, but somehow these dont look like they would cool as much as ASP,M2 or Pettit.
1.5 x original size $500
2 x original size $800
Both of these intercoolers look to be the same height as the original IC but longer. I don't know much about intercooler airflow dynamics, but somehow these dont look like they would cool as much as ASP,M2 or Pettit.
06-09-10, 05:02 PM
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leave the stock unit in there and add an A/I kit you will get much better results and cooler temps. if you have stock twins with A/I the stock I/C will be fine. just my thoughts
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06-09-10, 08:55 PM
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love it when a company comes out w a brand new product for our 17 year old cars. (pretty soon they will be old enough to drink... actually i have been feeding mine alcohol/methanol/ for four years)
but i digress...
speaking of SMICs, i just received my new Pettit IC yesterday. it replaces an M2 ASP large. take a look at the beautiful new endtanks. it is all about flow and cooling and the ports are really improved.
then there is the fan which wires into fan relay 2. it will be a big help in traffic and on my 2 day upcoming dyno session where i test 4 turbos back to back.
i note a heat barrier material under the duct which works since the radiator is nearby.
as to AI V intercoolers...
the answer is you really need alot of both. AI works primarily under boost when Combustion Chamber temperatures reach insane levels. the IC removes heat whenever your motor is running. under boost, air entering the intercooler is often over 300 degrees. my M2 ASP large removes 130+ degrees from the incoming air greatly increasing the amount of oxygen molecules per volume and offering up more power and less motor destroying heat.
win win
ICs remove a crazy amount of heat and are an essential item, one that rewards not skimping.
i really really like the SM as it has small tube volume compared to a FMIC, doesn't collect road junk (just look at your oil cooler fins), and doesn't block air to the radiator.
howard
but i digress...
speaking of SMICs, i just received my new Pettit IC yesterday. it replaces an M2 ASP large. take a look at the beautiful new endtanks. it is all about flow and cooling and the ports are really improved.
then there is the fan which wires into fan relay 2. it will be a big help in traffic and on my 2 day upcoming dyno session where i test 4 turbos back to back.
i note a heat barrier material under the duct which works since the radiator is nearby.
as to AI V intercoolers...
the answer is you really need alot of both. AI works primarily under boost when Combustion Chamber temperatures reach insane levels. the IC removes heat whenever your motor is running. under boost, air entering the intercooler is often over 300 degrees. my M2 ASP large removes 130+ degrees from the incoming air greatly increasing the amount of oxygen molecules per volume and offering up more power and less motor destroying heat.
win win
ICs remove a crazy amount of heat and are an essential item, one that rewards not skimping.
i really really like the SM as it has small tube volume compared to a FMIC, doesn't collect road junk (just look at your oil cooler fins), and doesn't block air to the radiator.
howard
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06-10-10, 12:35 AM
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just gonna throw this out there. Ebay SMIC w/ a fan and proper ducting. There's a 2.75 inlet/outlet and a 2.5 inlet/outlet version. plenty of folks are running them w/ no ill effects. I'm sure I'll probably get flamed for this but in my book it's the best bang for the buck in the I/C.
Neither of the op's options look any better than running the stock SMIC. I certainly wouldn't pay 1300 for an I/C that looks like a polished version of a stocker.
Howard's looks nice! But If it's priced like the other goods at pettit i'm sure it ain't cheap.
Neither of the op's options look any better than running the stock SMIC. I certainly wouldn't pay 1300 for an I/C that looks like a polished version of a stocker.
Howard's looks nice! But If it's priced like the other goods at pettit i'm sure it ain't cheap.
06-10-10, 01:45 AM
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I asked Re-Amemiya about those intercoolers 2 years ago and it's based on a core exchange. You send them your OEM intercooler and it takes them about 7 days to create the new design.
If you're serious Ka Kui about buying it you can send an email to inukai@re-amemiya.co.jp
I opted out and found one of their GReddy style SMIC to use instead.
If you're serious Ka Kui about buying it you can send an email to inukai@re-amemiya.co.jp
I opted out and found one of their GReddy style SMIC to use instead.
06-10-10, 08:29 PM
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speaking of SMICs, i just received my new Pettit IC yesterday. it replaces an M2 ASP large. take a look at the beautiful new endtanks. it is all about flow and cooling and the ports are really improved.
then there is the fan which wires into fan relay 2. it will be a big help in traffic and on my 2 day upcoming dyno session where i test 4 turbos back to back.
howard
then there is the fan which wires into fan relay 2. it will be a big help in traffic and on my 2 day upcoming dyno session where i test 4 turbos back to back.
howard
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