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Just wondering who has/has used an ARC side mounted cooler, and what the experiences have been like relative to stock side mounts?

They are quite expensive retail, so ultimately if I was after one I'd be looking for one second hand, but first I'm just keen for some feedback on the quality.

If they really are as good as the price suggests it may be worth a shot, however I'm also aware of the benefits I could get from sticking an R34 side mount on to my R33 as QRI05E and others have shown, (and for just a fraction of the ARC cost).

So any feedback from those who have used them would be much appreciated.

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Just how much better is the stock R34 SMIC over the R33 and R32 ones? I have an R34 and I am planning to get it to about 200rwkw and leave it at that - will it be safe enough to run the the factory item? I would rather not get a FMIC if possible.

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Yer you should be able to get about 200rwkws with support mods on the stock FMIC with r34s

Just how much better is the stock R34 SMIC over the R33 and R32 ones? I have an R34 and I am planning to get it to about 200rwkw and leave it at that - will it be safe enough to run the the factory item? I would rather not get a FMIC if possible.
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Just how much better is the stock R34 SMIC over the R33 and R32 ones? I have an R34 and I am planning to get it to about 200rwkw and leave it at that - will it be safe enough to run the the factory item? I would rather not get a FMIC if possible.

from all reports mate the stock R34 isn't such a bad unit and it should be able to handle 200rwkws.

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from all reports mate the stock R34 isn't such a bad unit and it should be able to handle 200rwkws.

Excellent - thanks guys. I can always rig up a water spray system for hotter days if there is a problem.

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ARC SMIC replacement for a R34 GTT = 1700

ARC FMIC replacement for a R34 GTT = 1000

Ouch, Id like an ARC SMIC replacement, but look at the price, so much more expensive than a FMIC.

I wonder how much better a ARC SMIC would be compared to a factory R34 GTT unit.

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ARC SMIC replacement for a R34 GTT = 1700

ARC FMIC replacement for a R34 GTT = 1000

Ouch, Id like an ARC SMIC replacement, but look at the price, so much more expensive than a FMIC.

I wonder how much better a ARC SMIC would be compared to a factory R34 GTT unit.

yeah exactly - I've seen them a few $100 cheaper however what I'm really after is just some info on how they go. Basically, is the crazy price an accurate reflection of the quality?

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I got the R34 ARC SMIC on my R33. The quality is incredible! It is a fair whack larger than the stock R34 and huge compared to the R33 one. Can't remember the exact sizes but the thing is FAT and barely fits in position. From memory it was ~11cm thick, 6 rows taller and 30% wider.

I'm hoping to take this thing to 250rwkw with a custom duct from the front bar, we'll see how it goes.

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I got the R34 ARC SMIC on my R33. The quality is incredible! It is a fair whack larger than the stock R34 and huge compared to the R33 one. Can't remember the exact sizes but the thing is FAT and barely fits in position. From memory it was ~11cm thick, 6 rows taller and 30% wider.

I'm hoping to take this thing to 250rwkw with a custom duct from the front bar, we'll see how it goes.

that's what I was thinking of doing tuitahi, R34 ARC replacement on to R33.

How many rwkws you got at the moment?

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Depends on the dyno... but would be fair to say 200rwkw running stock turbo at 8 psi. Never dynoed at higher boost pressure but it pulls a fair bit harder.

Hopefully once the GCG VG30/RB25 hybrid hiflow goes on, the cooler will be up to the task of 250 or more.

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