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LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 11:18 AM

Alright, im looking into getting a blacktop s13 from someone local, and one of the things i need is an intercooler... what kind are you guys using? keep in mind im on a budget, so greddy vspl and the like are off limits. Im looking at an srt-4 stock FMIC... what do you guys think?

Slidin240Wayz · 07-31-2006, 11:22 AM

Hyrbid intercoolers

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 11:28 AM

hybrid intercoolers? care to explain? im kinda new to different intercooler terms.

trsilvias13 · 07-31-2006, 11:30 AM

johnny's intercooler - cheap
ssa
Hybrid
oem gtr
starion
obx

But just to leave you know just buying an intercooler and then getting custom piping might cost as much as getting a kit.

My personal choice - spearco intercooler with custom piping. Spearco makes great intercooler and have specs and flow rates on all their intercooler.

Cheapest no hassle intercooler kit - stock oem smic.

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 11:41 AM

...not always cheapest. Some people wanna charge out the ass for it... which is bs because sometimes it ends up costing more for a wussy smic than for a kit... plus kits are like $300+ and i need to get it RUNNING for as cheap as possible until i can save up cash for a good intercooler and turbo and shit. as far as piping, i can bend piping and stuff and use silicone couplers, thats not a problem. I just cant TIG weld.

Jadeskyline · 07-31-2006, 12:14 PM

The chaepo way (the route i took) was to buy a stock evo intercooler from some guy for $30. Bought some piping of egay 4 $83 and got a free dsm bov from friend. So to sum it up:

1.Evo intercooler:30
2.Piping:83
3

SM BOV:free
4:No boost leak and nice blow off: Priceless

ESone3 · 07-31-2006, 12:33 PM

if you want, I can sell you my SMIC complete with piping side mount and stock BOV for $100. PM me if interested.

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 01:49 PM

pics? really interested.

SochBAT · 07-31-2006, 04:09 PM

Damn, SMICs going for that much?

I was tryin to sell mine for like, 80 with all the plumbings.

Damn, i gotta keep up with this stuff.

Yea, Hybrid brand intercoolers and piping kits are pretty damn cheap.

250 shipped. WOWzers.

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 06:10 PM

...yeah but with a FMIC theres a lot more involved with that, like relocating your battery to the back of the car...

kensreliableb18b · 07-31-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

...yeah but with a FMIC theres a lot more involved with that, like relocating your battery to the back of the car...

smaller battery and you're fine. miata battery. done.

*ManoNegra* · 07-31-2006, 06:16 PM

Just get an OEM one and then get a nice front mount when you have the money. Should be ~$100 for the stock one.

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensreliableb18b

smaller battery and you're fine. miata battery. done.

2000w stereo system > miata battery

Ninjabread · 07-31-2006, 06:31 PM

^^LMAO. If my 800ish watt alpine stuff can fuck up my battery, cant imagine what it would do to those smaller ones... Battery in the back FTW!

LA_phantom_240 · 07-31-2006, 07:54 PM

... mmm alpine MRV-1507, 2 channel 1kw RMS... nice for my car's stock electrical system... cant imagine once i put electric fans in....

kensreliableb18b · 08-01-2006, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

2000w stereo system > miata battery

you never stated this before. 2000w stereo system? great for you.

LA_phantom_240 · 08-01-2006, 02:19 PM

...yeah i know... makes life a bit more difficult.

AzNCmB · 08-03-2006, 11:05 AM

sell the stero, use the money to buy an arc smic or hybrid(ebay) fmic and drive lighter...

also, I have a ka for sale if u are in need, I'm in new orleans... $150 pickup
if the ka is out the question, I have some friends who import motors/parts from japan, and they are selling sr's for stupid cheap.....but the only bad thing is they are located in houston....

07-31-2006, 11:22 AM	#2
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hyrbid intercoolers __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

07-31-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
Jadeskyline Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The chaepo way (the route i took) was to buy a stock evo intercooler from some guy for $30. Bought some piping of egay 4 $83 and got a free dsm bov from friend. So to sum it up: 1.Evo intercooler:30 2.Piping:83 3SM BOV:free 4:No boost leak and nice blow off: Priceless

07-31-2006, 12:33 PM	#7
ESone3 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,376 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	if you want, I can sell you my SMIC complete with piping side mount and stock BOV for $100. PM me if interested. __________________ www.illgarage.com

07-31-2006, 06:31 PM	#14
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^^LMAO. If my 800ish watt alpine stuff can fuck up my battery, cant imagine what it would do to those smaller ones... Battery in the back FTW! __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

08-03-2006, 11:05 AM	#18
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 40 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sell the stero, use the money to buy an arc smic or hybrid(ebay) fmic and drive lighter... also, I have a ka for sale if u are in need, I'm in new orleans... $150 pickup if the ka is out the question, I have some friends who import motors/parts from japan, and they are selling sr's for stupid cheap.....but the only bad thing is they are located in houston.... __________________ duh mah! wheels and suspension!

07-31-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	johnny's intercooler - cheap ssa Hybrid oem gtr starion obx But just to leave you know just buying an intercooler and then getting custom piping might cost as much as getting a kit. My personal choice - spearco intercooler with custom piping. Spearco makes great intercooler and have specs and flow rates on all their intercooler. Cheapest no hassle intercooler kit - stock oem smic.

07-31-2006, 04:09 PM	#9
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Damn, SMICs going for that much? I was tryin to sell mine for like, 80 with all the plumbings. Damn, i gotta keep up with this stuff. Yea, Hybrid brand intercoolers and piping kits are pretty damn cheap. 250 shipped. WOWzers.

07-31-2006, 06:16 PM	#12
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Just get an OEM one and then get a nice front mount when you have the money. Should be ~$100 for the stock one.