merckx Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Looks like I'll have to replace the stock SMIC soon, it doesn't appear to be in that good a condition. I've done loads of searches on here and other places but I'm no further forward. I'm running at BPU, maybe a little extra would be nice but I'm not going to go single. From what I've read I could go for: CW SMIC £632.50 GReddy V-SPL 2-Row £530 HKS S-Type £565 HKS R-Type £975 Blitz LM V-Spec or something? Is it possible to keep the stock airbox with these FMIC's, I've got the stock front bumper aswell. I know the CW SMIC will do the job, but some must be better than others- more efficient, better flow rate etc, I'm not bothered about bling as it'll be hidden behind the meshed bumper . Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I'm keen on this as well. Just to add to your questions (hope you don't mind!) I know the front spoiler has to removed for an FMIC - but how well can the FMIC be ducted - so that air flows to the rad as well using the stock bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Try mine - Miami-GT 2 Row FMIC £450.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Try mine - Miami-GT 2 Row FMIC £450.00 How do I know it's any good? After doing many searches I cannot find anything conclusive to say why one is better than another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 CW SMIC £632.50 GReddy V-SPL 2-Row £530 HKS S-Type £565 HKS R-Type £975 Blitz LM V-Spec or something? Did you get those prices off the group buy thread I was organising? If so they are normally quite a lot more than that elsewhere. Drp me a PM if you need a good deal on an IC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Did you get those prices off the group buy thread I was organising? If so they are normally quite a lot more than that elsewhere. Drp me a PM if you need a good deal on an IC. I did get the prices from your group buy. I'll definately give you a PM, just cannot decide which to go for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Ebay FMIC , if your up for doing your own piping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Ebay FMIC , if your up for doing your own piping. It's very popular on Supraforums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprarob Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 go for the Chris Wilson smic if you have an active front spoiler the front mount ones will get in the way of this working Chris wilson smic are very good quality and are a straight swop easy fit you don,t need a front mount at bpu if you have standard front bumper there are also issues with proper air flow through the intercooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I'm running a Blitz 2-Row on my single...and it's doing a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 How do I know it's any good? After doing many searches I cannot find anything conclusive to say why one is better than another! Am going to put it on my car after std dyno to check what the effect is... But until then (prob 3 weeks after first and second dynos/fitting etc...you dont. However if you are not 100% satisfied mine comes with a guarantee and no hassle with returns etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I would say the Greddy 2 row of maybe the Blitz as the stock Rad seems to work OK with these. Much thicker and I can see cooling being an issue on stock rad( my old car needed a fluidyne with the HKS R type). I run the Blitz on my car and its seems fine with good charge temps. I have yet to see charge temp results on the others ( I have also tested the GReddy 3 Row and HKS R type which are very good) and I would have thought that was an important selling point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I had a real problem with cooling when I put on the three row + that Dude used to do Stock rad was not up to it with the much reduced air flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 ive just fitted a c/w and god damn what a difference+ease of fitting,im only bpu but i noticed a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 ive just fitted a c/w and god damn what a difference+ease of fitting,im only bpu but i noticed a change Just what I wanted to hear! Looks like the way to go for me aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Just what I wanted to hear! Looks like the way to go for me aswell! Be really good to see some hard data on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have a CW SMIC on my motor and which works well, not had chance to do any real datalogging yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have a blitz intercooler and a stock front bumper and airbox, it fits with a bit of trimming of the front bumper just below the drivers side indicator. Just so the pipework can go through. The only thing i find is that half of the intercooler is covered by the bumper due to the size of the intercooler and the small opening on the bumper so if i was in the market i would go for a SMIC unless i had a large apertured front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Be really good to see some hard data on these. The trouble is that there's no hard data on any of them. It makes it so difficult to decide which is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 The only thing i find is that half of the intercooler is covered by the bumper due to the size of the intercooler and the small opening on the bumper so if i was in the market i would go for a SMIC unless i had a large apertured front bumper. True, don't want to fit a different front bumper. The intake for the SMIC isn't that big at all, but it does have the adavantage of having an unrestricted exit. . Having the radiator and engine behind a FMIC isn't helpful to air flow. It would be nice to know how a FMIC with a stock bumper would compare to a CW SMIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have 3 left in stock, and maybe won't be doing any more, as I have to do a minimum order of 10 next time, and I don't fancy tying so much money up! So if anyone wants one speak up pretty soon, as I fitted one of the 4 left today, and have 2 possibles for a couple of the others. Not doing a hard sell, just telling as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The way I see it, the CW smic is insurance-friendly, active-spoiler-friendly and front rad-friendly. Front ducting-friendly as well. Pricey, yes, but doesn't upset anything around it. FMICs need to relocate this and that, right bodges IMO if you want to keep the car standard(ish). I wish Chris could get them done for (significantly) less, then we could have a large group buy and I'd be top of the list. Sadly, it doesn't look like it's gonna happen though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 What we going to do when Chris runs out of his SMICs? Get stitched up by toyota? I really fancy an uprated SMIC when i've got some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The way I see it, the CW smic is insurance-friendly, active-spoiler-friendly and front rad-friendly. Front ducting-friendly as well. Pricey, yes, but doesn't upset anything around it. FMICs need to relocate this and that, right bodges IMO if you want to keep the car standard(ish). I wish Chris could get them done for (significantly) less, then we could have a large group buy and I'd be top of the list. Sadly, it doesn't look like it's gonna happen though... If Mr T is charging £875+vat for a new stock SMIC, is CW's really that pricey at £610 ? (A saving ov £418.12) Not in my book and seem very good VFM from someone we trust!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 If Mr T is charging £875+vat for a new stock SMIC, is CW's really that pricey ? no it is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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