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mwdriftkid · 12-01-2003, 06:00 PM

I'm droppin an S14 SR into my 95 240 and I was just wondering if anyone had any recomendations for a front mount. I'm looking not to exceed $1000 and probably will not be making more than 400 rwhp anytime in the near future. Also, tube/fin or bar/plate? Thank you.

mixedwell · 12-01-2003, 06:13 PM

TRY THE SEARCH BUTTON. but heres help.

ok if you are looking for somthing under 1G you might as well go Greddy or HKS. These are the only kits i know not exceeding 1G. although, different models do cost different prices. if you want, eBay has some great deals, just be carefull tho. Phase2 sells intercooler cores i think, so try to hook up on one of those and get the piping from them or ask your local junk yard to make you pipes. or try going stock OEM FMICs like the starion, lancer, neon, etc. theres tons. 1G is a lot of money. good luck.

ps- TRY THE SEARCH BUTTON! IT DOES WONDERS!

-mixedwell

Nismopu · 12-01-2003, 07:17 PM

A Porsche 944 Turbo's Intercooler makes an excellent donor and can be had off of E-bay or your local wrecking yards for less than $200. Its a high flow Bar and Plate design and is capable of supporting HP up to 450!

Good Luck!

lbcklik1486 · 12-01-2003, 07:21 PM

hks endtanks....

RBS14 · 12-01-2003, 07:57 PM

don't get a universal greddy/hks blah blah blah kit unless ur gonna be achieving large hp #'s. Why? those intercoolers are WAY too big for a 250hp car. Yes, they help but an properly sized ic will work even better. My suggestion would be spearco...... great craftmanship and great prices too.

BeteNoir · 12-01-2003, 08:04 PM

Check if you can get an intercooler from a Mitsu Starion/Dodge Conquest.

stp9154 · 12-01-2003, 09:10 PM

Totally agree with BeteNoir on a mitsu I/C. Much cheaper and good enough for what you're aiming. Try Galant VR4.

driftstyre · 12-01-2003, 09:24 PM

The older, smaller Isuzu NPR box truck intercoolers flow amazingly well for the price and application. You used to be able to find them pretty cheap but they are now around $300. Other intercoolers that flow well/are cheap___Saab 9-3 Viggen front mounted, Escort cosworth (used in group A running close to 30 psi)incredibly efficeient for size, stock R32 and R33 GTR, Galant VR4 RS, Evo I-III

andrave · 12-01-2003, 11:14 PM

thank god for the turbo wars, get an EVO 8 ic off ebay for 200 bucks or so.
they kick ass.

chineseb0i · 12-15-2003, 03:53 AM

i got a starion for sale you might be able to use if interested

gsracer · 12-15-2003, 08:02 AM

i made a custom spearco kit for my s14 for under $500.00 includng intercooler and piping. email me if you want pics of the process.

kandyflip445 · 12-16-2003, 02:54 AM

Why do ppl insist on telling other people to search even if the topic is one that hasn't been beaten to death, or isn't brought up that much?

I'd say go with a HKS kit or Greddy kit if you are thinking you're gonna be making 400hp in the near future, or even just in the future.

S13CRAVE · 12-16-2003, 11:26 AM

gsracer- can you e-mail me with the pics and parts you used for your FMIC project? I tried e-mailing you but the zilvia thing said you blocked your e-mail.

Thanks!
-Ian

SR20DETpwr · 12-16-2003, 12:15 PM

I have the hks type-s on my 240. Would recommend the kit to anyone - good quality, handles up to 500hp, easy to install, and comes w/ everything you need to install the kit. Phase2motortrend sells the kit for $830.

gilwankel · 12-16-2003, 01:39 PM

The NPR's are good choices. There are two sizes and for your power goals the smaller one will do just fine. Heres the small NPR on my friends CRX:

brianglawson · 12-16-2003, 01:47 PM

get a greddy v series, great value, nice craftsmanship

RBS14 · 12-16-2003, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brianglawson
get a greddy v series, great value, nice craftsmanship

yea and if you're running it on a basically stock SR, like you are......... it's going to effectively rob hp cause that ic is built to handle like 600hp.

Get a smaller more efficient ic. Spearco makes the best IC's out there, bar none.

12-01-2003, 06:00 PM	#1
mwdriftkid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FMIC opinion I'm droppin an S14 SR into my 95 240 and I was just wondering if anyone had any recomendations for a front mount. I'm looking not to exceed $1000 and probably will not be making more than 400 rwhp anytime in the near future. Also, tube/fin or bar/plate? Thank you.

12-01-2003, 06:13 PM	#2
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TRY THE SEARCH BUTTON. but heres help. ok if you are looking for somthing under 1G you might as well go Greddy or HKS. These are the only kits i know not exceeding 1G. although, different models do cost different prices. if you want, eBay has some great deals, just be carefull tho. Phase2 sells intercooler cores i think, so try to hook up on one of those and get the piping from them or ask your local junk yard to make you pipes. or try going stock OEM FMICs like the starion, lancer, neon, etc. theres tons. 1G is a lot of money. good luck. ps- TRY THE SEARCH BUTTON! IT DOES WONDERS! -mixedwell __________________ silvia... my love ::

12-01-2003, 07:17 PM	#3
Nismopu Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver,WA Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A Porsche 944 Turbo's Intercooler makes an excellent donor and can be had off of E-bay or your local wrecking yards for less than $200. Its a high flow Bar and Plate design and is capable of supporting HP up to 450! Good Luck! __________________ Driving faster excites the senses and makes you more aware of your surroundings. A.K.A a better driver!

12-01-2003, 07:21 PM	#4
lbcklik1486 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Western Springs, Illinois Posts: 303 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hks endtanks.... __________________ Your car has 4 more liters, and it's unfair to race because I have a turbo huh?

12-01-2003, 07:57 PM	#5
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	don't get a universal greddy/hks blah blah blah kit unless ur gonna be achieving large hp #'s. Why? those intercoolers are WAY too big for a 250hp car. Yes, they help but an properly sized ic will work even better. My suggestion would be spearco...... great craftmanship and great prices too. __________________

12-01-2003, 08:04 PM	#6
BeteNoir Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SoFla Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check if you can get an intercooler from a Mitsu Starion/Dodge Conquest.

12-01-2003, 09:10 PM	#7
stp9154 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Totally agree with BeteNoir on a mitsu I/C. Much cheaper and good enough for what you're aiming. Try Galant VR4.

12-01-2003, 09:24 PM	#8
driftstyre Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston Age: 46 Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The older, smaller Isuzu NPR box truck intercoolers flow amazingly well for the price and application. You used to be able to find them pretty cheap but they are now around $300. Other intercoolers that flow well/are cheap___Saab 9-3 Viggen front mounted, Escort cosworth (used in group A running close to 30 psi)incredibly efficeient for size, stock R32 and R33 GTR, Galant VR4 RS, Evo I-III

12-01-2003, 11:14 PM	#9
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thank god for the turbo wars, get an EVO 8 ic off ebay for 200 bucks or so. they kick ass.

12-15-2003, 03:53 AM	#10
chineseb0i Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay Area (CA) Age: 40 Posts: 853 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i got a starion for sale you might be able to use if interested __________________ 89 240sx Coupe

12-15-2003, 08:02 AM	#11
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i made a custom spearco kit for my s14 for under $500.00 includng intercooler and piping. email me if you want pics of the process.

12-16-2003, 02:54 AM	#12
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Why do ppl insist on telling other people to search even if the topic is one that hasn't been beaten to death, or isn't brought up that much? I'd say go with a HKS kit or Greddy kit if you are thinking you're gonna be making 400hp in the near future, or even just in the future. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

12-16-2003, 11:26 AM	#13
S13CRAVE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Harrison Twp, MI Age: 38 Posts: 491 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gsracer- can you e-mail me with the pics and parts you used for your FMIC project? I tried e-mailing you but the zilvia thing said you blocked your e-mail. Thanks! -Ian

12-16-2003, 12:15 PM	#14
SR20DETpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: INDPLS, IN Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the hks type-s on my 240. Would recommend the kit to anyone - good quality, handles up to 500hp, easy to install, and comes w/ everything you need to install the kit. Phase2motortrend sells the kit for $830.

12-16-2003, 01:39 PM	#15
gilwankel Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2003 Location: mpls Age: 40 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The NPR's are good choices. There are two sizes and for your power goals the smaller one will do just fine. Heres the small NPR on my friends CRX:

12-16-2003, 01:47 PM	#16
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 37 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	get a greddy v series, great value, nice craftsmanship __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575