kubus1 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hi Guys, It's been a while since I posted here last. I have a contact with a factory that produces most intercooler cores for the big names in the industry (HKS, Blitz, Hybrid etc). I am currently testing one of their intercoolers on my car and if everything goes well in the testing phase I may be able to arrange a group buy for them if you'd be interested. The intercooler is very well made. Dimensions on the one i'm testing are 600x300x76 but they could also do 4" thick ones. The 4" is the same spec as Greddy 3 row IC. I ll post some pictures of the IC later . The price would be very interesting. Nothing had been settled yet, but I think it would be in the range of 350 quid. Like I said I am still testing it and will let you know how things go. Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Keep testing...and keep telling us, sounds v.interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 The pic of the FMIC. I ll try to take a pic of it on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Keep us posted, will defo be interested mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Looks exaclty like mine from SSautochrome. (mine's the same size as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Looks exaclty like mine from SSautochrome. (mine's the same size as well). Just what I was thinking. Very cheap and very nice intercooler as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 keep me posted mate, £350 is a very nice price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 I dont know where the ebay guys (ssautochrome) get their IC's but I know it is a great quality. I will have another one coming over in about a week time. I ll let you know when I have it. Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 I m having the piping made for the FMIC. What steel should I use? I heard that mild steel is better then the SS, any comments? Which one would you go for? Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Hey Cuba, good to see you still around I hope the IC pic is upside down The IC piping on my HKS Type-R is made of Ali however, if you want to weld a BOV onto it, not all places can do this for you. Won't steel rust ?? the pipes do get a lot of cr@p / spray on them during these winter months. HTH m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 For this kind of price I would be definately in even if I dont have a supra yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 welding dont look all that. the ssautochrome are just copys of branded stuff. my mate is building a supra single kit and has a ssautochrome manifold and he is well chuffed with the quality for what he paid. over supra mate has ssautochrome wastegate and that looks the biz too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7960785383&category=33632 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 13, 2005 Author Share Posted March 13, 2005 So, Aluminium or stainless steel. I think I will want it in alu as its lighter. Hey Peter, I am still around. I was a bit busy in the winter months but I m waking up form the winter sleep. The supe has been in the garage since November, so I cant wait to put things together and get her on the road. Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 let me know how this test goes as i could be interested myself, many thanks..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Sure thing James, I ll let you know as soon as I have fitted it, just having the tubing made at the moment. Hope to be able to report something end of next week with some nice pictures of the IC installed. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have had a HKS type S FMIC for 2 years (s/h from Tdi). I am convinced of their advantage, and expect anyone using it to get value for money gains. On a BPU car I have found it to be very worthwhile in terms of dynosheet results. In winter when my temp gauge drops below 4C the car really takes off and the effect of the cooler would be obvious to a dead man lol! Any decent FMIC is a good buy IMO. I like the price of this one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toms Supra Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Yeah wicked I really need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 DO NOT USE STEEL. Steel unless thermally treated will conduct heat alot more than ally, thus heating the air etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 Ok, so the car is in the performance garage having the IC fitted and the pipes made. The main mechanic said that the IC was really nice. They are a bit lazy so it ll take them a while and with easter coming I dont think I will have the car back soon. Anyway. I have just recieved another intercooler. I originally ordered it for my other project but I dont need it so will be selling it. Watch the FOR SALE section soon. Regards, Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 I ve got one on sale now:) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35140 Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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