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adey · 03-22-2002, 03:13 AM

Does anyone make upgraded Side mount intercoolers for the stock (or any, really) SR20DET turbos?
I know you can't make them that much bigger, but I'm sure there're more efficient, better flowing SMICs out there...

OR if there's a list online of different Spearco core sizes, one could possibly get a custom one done... but then for the price of custom tanks and piping you might as well get a pre-fabricated FMIC...

any takers?

*ca18guy* · 03-22-2002, 10:28 AM

Try contacting HKS or Greedy suppliers about what they can get.  They are available but not as good as a front mount -----SMIC

adey · 03-22-2002, 05:30 PM

Cool, thanks for the link. too bad the photos don't work on that page. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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FWIW I plan on running the stock turbo at just a few psi higher, so I'm not really in the market for a full out FMIC.
Also, in a front end collision the FMIC is going to cost a shitload to repair!
I simply don't have the cash to buy such shiny parts.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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oberkill · 03-22-2002, 08:07 PM

we can get upgraded sidemounts but they cost almost as much as a front mount!!! Alot of drifters use them because they dont always get messed up in an accident and a FMIC almost always does. LOL

Alan

tristarx · 03-23-2002, 01:35 AM

ARC makes a good upgrade beefy side mount, but the price is more than a Front Mount only because you would have to special order from Japan while FMIC are readily available in the States.

Well, the Lower ended Greddy 2 Row that you see everyone is selling is probably just as efficient as an upgrade side mount.  If you want a good i/c get the Greddy 3 Row, or at least a Blitz LM.

Wayne
Phase 2

*Grant* · 03-23-2002, 02:06 AM

hey Wayne, how much boost with an upgraded SMIC handle?

03-22-2002, 05:30 PM	#3
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, thanks for the link. too bad the photos don't work on that page. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> FWIW I plan on running the stock turbo at just a few psi higher, so I'm not really in the market for a full out FMIC. Also, in a front end collision the FMIC is going to cost a shitload to repair! I simply don't have the cash to buy such shiny parts.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

03-22-2002, 08:07 PM	#4
oberkill Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: oberkill Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we can get upgraded sidemounts but they cost almost as much as a front mount!!! Alot of drifters use them because they dont always get messed up in an accident and a FMIC almost always does. LOL Alan __________________ http://www.project240.com

03-23-2002, 01:35 AM	#5
tristarx Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ARC makes a good upgrade beefy side mount, but the price is more than a Front Mount only because you would have to special order from Japan while FMIC are readily available in the States. Well, the Lower ended Greddy 2 Row that you see everyone is selling is probably just as efficient as an upgrade side mount.  If you want a good i/c get the Greddy 3 Row, or at least a Blitz LM. Wayne Phase 2 __________________ Wayne[br]http://www.phase2motortrend.com

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03-22-2002, 03:13 AM	#1
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone make upgraded Side mount intercoolers for the stock (or any, really) SR20DET turbos? I know you can't make them that much bigger, but I'm sure there're more efficient, better flowing SMICs out there... OR if there's a list online of different Spearco core sizes, one could possibly get a custom one done... but then for the price of custom tanks and piping you might as well get a pre-fabricated FMIC... any takers?

03-22-2002, 10:28 AM	#2
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 39 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try contacting HKS or Greedy suppliers about what they can get.  They are available but not as good as a front mount -----SMIC

03-23-2002, 02:06 AM	#6
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey Wayne, how much boost with an upgraded SMIC handle?