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crash n' burn · 03-28-2019, 10:56 AM

I love the idea of keeping my intercooler tucked up high, barely any additional lag, nice tight appearance in the engine bay. I've had to replace a front mount core or 2 in the past from hitting road debris and rocks kicks up in it but I ask this....

Is it worth it?

All the extra cutting on the core support, no longer being able to have A/C (not that I ever use it or really need it here), and relocating my headlight motors for a short time until i swap on a Silvia front end.

Stockish SR20 setup by the way. It's my street car so it won't be going too wild power wise; maybe a M7960 kit eventually....under 400 for sure.

nisileighty · 03-28-2019, 11:00 AM

Definitely worth it. Maximize the effectiveness of your clutch fan.

The dimensions are 28x7x3.25. That’s ~630 cubic inches of volume this thing cools. The medium eBay FMIC’s are roughly 400 cubic inches. You do the math.

03-28-2019, 10:56 AM	#1
crash n' burn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 35 Posts: 543 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	FMIC vs HMIC for S13 I love the idea of keeping my intercooler tucked up high, barely any additional lag, nice tight appearance in the engine bay. I've had to replace a front mount core or 2 in the past from hitting road debris and rocks kicks up in it but I ask this.... Is it worth it? All the extra cutting on the core support, no longer being able to have A/C (not that I ever use it or really need it here), and relocating my headlight motors for a short time until i swap on a Silvia front end. Stockish SR20 setup by the way. It's my street car so it won't be going too wild power wise; maybe a M7960 kit eventually....under 400 for sure.

03-28-2019, 11:00 AM	#2
nisileighty Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,218 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Definitely worth it. Maximize the effectiveness of your clutch fan. The dimensions are 28x7x3.25. That’s ~630 cubic inches of volume this thing cools. The medium eBay FMIC’s are roughly 400 cubic inches. You do the math.