rx7fashion intercooler
07-15-02, 11:55 PM
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is there a place where I can order rx7fashion's intercooler at a better price or do people just go straight to them and pay full retail that is listed on their site.
07-16-02, 12:11 AM
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Um well seeing as it is a RX7Fashion intercooler....... you pretty much gotta go to RX7 Fashion. It is a really nice intercooler but I think it is priced a bit high, as in ARE YOU SMOKING CRACK.
07-16-02, 12:18 AM
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The rx7fashion intercooler is based on the XS intercooler kit. It uses an ApexI Skyline GTR core, and custom ApexI endtanks. You can order the core and customize your own end tanks, then you'd need the piping (which looks the best of all front mounts, in my opinion) and couplers. A project for sure, but not difficult if you have some fabrication skills or know shops that can fabricate the parts for you. Talk to Jason at the rx7 store, and see how much he can get the core and end tanks for. If you decide to tackle this project, make sure you post back with results/pictures.
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07-16-02, 12:38 AM
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I have it and am very happy with it. Pics of my install can be found here - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/fmicpics.htm . I wouldn't say it was easy, took about 12 hours total, and that's with lots of breaks and running to the store to get a chisel. But it is definitely easier than installing a Greddy or Apexi. The radiator stays in the stock tilted location as it was intended, and you can keep the airpump and battery and everything else where it belongs. The pipes are nice and straight, compare them to the Apexi kit pipes and you can see where the pressure drop advantage is.
07-16-02, 01:15 AM
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Yeah I've only seen positive feedback from the RX7fashion IC. At first I thought it was a bit pricey, but then again, if the radiator doesn't need to be relocted that's a plus, also the battery stays too. Hmm so now I feel that's a fair price for a FMIC which keeps everything else in place.
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07-16-02, 01:20 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jr
[B]I have it and am very happy with it. Pics of my install can be found here - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/fmicpics.htm[B]
"THAT THING IS HUGE" that's what she said!!
Later, Jeff
[B]I have it and am very happy with it. Pics of my install can be found here - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/fmicpics.htm[B]
"THAT THING IS HUGE" that's what she said!!
Later, Jeff
07-16-02, 12:45 PM
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I heard *heard* that it had bad pressure drop. Oh well, too expensive for me anyways.
I heard *heard* that it had bad pressure drop. Oh well, too expensive for me anyways.
07-16-02, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by ttpowerd
I heard *heard* that it had bad pressure drop. Oh well, too expensive for me anyways.
I heard *heard* that it had bad pressure drop. Oh well, too expensive for me anyways.
07-16-02, 03:45 PM
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I have also heard the same thing about the apexi GTR core the tubes are too big and has high pressure drop and air doesn't stay long enough in the core for cooling.
Also the end plates are too thin and prone to bend under high boost.
Timmy
Also the end plates are too thin and prone to bend under high boost.
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07-16-02, 03:49 PM
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i know the RX7 fashion doesnt require battery and rad relocation, but what other FMIC's share t hat trait? I know most, if not all others require remounting of the radiator, and either a smaller battery, or the rear compartment relocation. Which other FMIC does not require any relocating of stuff, and is still effective? go ahead, call me lazy, 
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07-16-02, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by RedR1
i know the RX7 fashion doesnt require battery and rad relocation, but what other FMIC's share t hat trait? I know most, if not all others require remounting of the radiator, and either a smaller battery, or the rear compartment relocation. Which other FMIC does not require any relocating of stuff, and is still effective? go ahead, call me lazy,.
i know the RX7 fashion doesnt require battery and rad relocation, but what other FMIC's share t hat trait? I know most, if not all others require remounting of the radiator, and either a smaller battery, or the rear compartment relocation. Which other FMIC does not require any relocating of stuff, and is still effective? go ahead, call me lazy,
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07-16-02, 05:19 PM
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Jason, can you get the skyline core and custom end tanks from apexi? If so, I'm sure there are some people willing to buy the parts or kits (like the XS unit).
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07-16-02, 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by RedR1
i know the RX7 fashion doesnt require battery and rad relocation, but what other FMIC's share t hat trait? I know most, if not all others require remounting of the radiator, and either a smaller battery, or the rear compartment relocation. Which other FMIC does not require any relocating of stuff, and is still effective? go ahead, call me lazy,.
i know the RX7 fashion doesnt require battery and rad relocation, but what other FMIC's share t hat trait? I know most, if not all others require remounting of the radiator, and either a smaller battery, or the rear compartment relocation. Which other FMIC does not require any relocating of stuff, and is still effective? go ahead, call me lazy,
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Try looking at the Willams TurboStreet Fighter IC kit, I believe it meets all of the above requirements.
07-16-02, 09:04 PM
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Jason, can you get the skyline core and custom end tanks from apexi? If so, I'm sure there are some people willing to buy the parts or kits (like the XS unit).
eric
Jason, can you get the skyline core and custom end tanks from apexi? If so, I'm sure there are some people willing to buy the parts or kits (like the XS unit).
eric
Yea I can get the core and end tanks. I dont have a price here but will post one tomorrow.
Jason
Hmm, bad endtanks
07-17-02, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
The end tanks on the RX7fashion Intercooler suck. They are squared off and horrible for air flow, otherwise its a nice setup.
Jason
The end tanks on the RX7fashion Intercooler suck. They are squared off and horrible for air flow, otherwise its a nice setup.
Jason
09-20-02, 10:59 PM
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Here's the TSF FMIC (Spearco core). I don't know anyone that has it but it's like $500 less (although the pipes are not polished).
http://www.turbostreetfighter.com/html/cooler.htm
http://www.turbostreetfighter.com/html/cooler.htm