DannoSupra Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Greddy FMIC is cheaper then the SMIC...why? Is it best to go for the SMIC, im not going to get massive amount of power out of the sup, because i have to do a lot o driving everyday. BUT, i am looking into getting a Bomex Kit, so... do i go for the Cheaper FMIC for the looks with the Bomex? or go for the SMIC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Im afriad its a case of the search button and your opinion. I have been trying to answer this question fro 6 months and till dont know the answer. I say group buy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 FMIC will look sweet behind a Bomex, does not matter how much power you are running, better cooling will help any engine run much better..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 FMIC will look sweet behind a Bomex, does not matter how much power you are running, better cooling will help any engine run much better..! true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Remember that an FMIC will limit the flow to your rad and A/C system, be sure those are in excellent condition before installing an FMIC. If you have no plans to go 'single' then there's really no point having an FMIC. Just go for a Chris Wilson uprated side mount (Its a bit cheaper than a good FMIC). It will have much better flow without restricting the rad, a/c and PAS cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Remember that an FMIC will limit the flow to your rad and A/C system, be sure those are in excellent condition before installing an FMIC. If you have no plans to go 'single' then there's really no point having an FMIC. Just go for a Chris Wilson uprated side mount (Its a bit cheaper than a good FMIC). It will have much better flow without restricting the rad, a/c and PAS cooling. Agreed, the FMIC's are really for the big boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Interesting article on Supra bumper design and SMIC (its worth reading): http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/intake/intercooler_2JZGTE.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thats a great article, should have read that before I got my FMIC..! Think I need to upgrade my rad or add some fans..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Well, it's a long winded way of saying "duct your intercooler" -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 We sell SPAL fans which is what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Was having a similar conversation about this yesterday. Can't see the point of an FMIC personally unless you are going for uber power. They look nice though and hey, if the big boys have them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 A (liquid-based) chargecooler might be a better choice, perhaps leaving the SMIC in place (if it is in decent condition) It would be easier to plumb without making a mess with airflow through the rads, it could just replace part of the straight SMIC piping underneath. The water rad could be fitted to the passenger-side intake, so any heat would be away from the engine bay. It wouldn't need to be too heavy-duty because most of the work will have been done already by the SMIC. With minimal disruption it would add extra heat-extraction with minimal pressure drop. Chargecooler (water/air) heat exchangers are 4 times more effective than air/air cores. Food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 We sell SPAL fans which is what I use. Martin, are these fans which you could put between the FMIC and the rad..? if so how many would you recommend and what sort of money are they..? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nizam Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Will Fmic Intercooler Will Fit On My Tt And Suit With Veilside Bumper?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Will Fmic Intercooler Will Fit On My Tt And Suit With Veilside Bumper?? Yes - and well done for using the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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