Return Flow

[R32 DORI DORI]

Just wondering if anyone has a say on the Return Flow type FMIC that are popping up all over the place?

I have been searching around for a decent sized FMIC without going over the top and these have caught my eye due to the fact of no need to cut my REO bar or any other nasty holes in my baby.

Only problems I can see with them at a glance is the fact the return pipe sits VERY low and that nasty bend they often have towards the end of the return pipe. And possibly the sharp change of direction for the air to have to go back towards the turbo.

Just incase I didnt explain it well enough heres a pic of the kit im interested in.

Anyone got some more info on these?

[EeLeYe]

If you 're worried about how much power you can achieve, you shouldn't be.

My car made 250rwkw with one of these, plus, it has excellent response - meaning that the curvature of the return pipe still allows the air to achieve a smooth flow. The one in the pic is a blitz so it should be fairly efficient.

[HEKT1K]

i have one of these...

you will probably have to trim your reo a bit, but it's a small price to pay for not having to attack your inner guard with a hole saw!

also re the height clearance, the core is smaller than the usual aftermarket coolers out there, so it doesn't sit ridiculously low (there are only a few light scuffs on mine, in contrast to my mashed up front bar)

do recommend something like this

[R32 DORI DORI]

Not worried about power since I know that beautiful Blitz would flow more than what a RB20 would ever make, just trying to find out info about them from anyone who has one.

Response is all Im after at the end of the day, and Im leaning towards the Blitz ATM due to the fact its only $780 and its Blitz so you know its quality. Or a HPI kit of the same style.

[geraus]

yeh i've had many of these return flow coolers, i made over 200kws man... they are a good kit!

[andymoocow]

i currently have a black Blitz return flow on my R33, makes an easy 255rwkw, with the cooler having plenty more left in it. A few people have said they pushed 300rwkw through good quality return flow coolers.

As you said Blitz generally make good stuff, so buy it and enjoy it!!!!

[tridentt150v]

I'm on 285rwkw [last time I had it dynoed] and will soon go to 300 [may be there already, but need to get on a dyno to check]. I have a Blitz the same as that or pert near.

[PROXIMITY]

ARC smic FTW if you want response =)

[R32 DORI DORI]

Thanks heaps for all the replies guys, just the sort of feed back I was looking for.

Also for the ARC side mount, what sort of power would they be able to handle and not really hit its limits? Trying too make sure all the supporting mods are capable of handling much more than what I want to get out of the engine.

Chasing around 300rwhp with as much response as possible.

EDIT - Holy hell just had a quick search for the ARC SMIC for a HCR32 just under $1200, think I'll be sticking with the Blitz at a much more pocket friendly $780

Edited March 1, 2010 by R32 DORI DORI

[PROXIMITY]

lol at ARC prices, they will have same power levels as fmic with loads more response.

Cheaper alternative is the 34 smic theyre good for the power your asking and flow very well. They use 80mm core, i have used them with 220-230 and been very happy compared to my fmic setups.

[Kenna802]

I bought a blitz cs kit and even though i not the most mechanicly minded i still could fit it. I did have to take a fair bit off the stock bumper as you could see. ( better than chopping your chasis though )

Edited March 1, 2010 by Kenna802

[jrm]

Did you have to cut / trim your reo at all?

[gotRICE?]

yes you have to trim the reo to fit the Blitz LM/CS.

And no, the return pipe doesn't sit low. Mine is higher than the factory lip.

And, the flow actually goes through the bottom pipe 1st and then swings into the FMIC Not the other way around. (not that it matters.. just saying )

[R32 DORI DORI]

I bought a blitz cs kit and even though i not the most mechanicly minded i still could fit it. I did have to take a fair bit off the stock bumper as you could see. ( better than chopping your chasis though )

Would rather shave the front bar than anthing else. Looks really nice though, pretty much what im looking for, even though the FMIC will be blacked out before it goes in <3 Sleepers.

[gotRICE?]

I always thought about blacking my Blitz out too.. im scared, if i dont like it its kinda hard to go back again..

[gfunkk]

ARC is expensive because it is high quality japan made

not paying out blitz but yeah ARC make good products

[gotRICE?]

Where do you think Blitz is made?

[R32 DORI DORI]

I always thought about blacking my Blitz out too.. im scared, if i dont like it its kinda hard to go back again..

Whats the saying? 'once you go black you never go back' lol

Im not worried about going back, Black R32 on Black rims. Keeping as low profile in the crowd as possible, not that the Bright red stove tops dont give it away every single time at night.

Plus what it more sexy than a blacked out skyline?

[R32 DORI DORI]

ARC is expensive because it is high quality japan made

not paying out blitz but yeah ARC make good products

For the power Im chasing I doubt I would see any difference between ARC or Blitz, or even a cheap Cooling Pro FMIC at these levels.

ARC do make brillant products but they are still very pricey, not too fond of paying big just for a name...other than the ARC Airbox. More than happy to fork out the 400 bucks for one of them.

On a side note, anyone know off hand if QLD comes under the same sort of rulings for intake mods as Vic? currently have a pod filter with a custom heat sheild made up.

[boostn0199]

These are a great cooler and will flow plenty and can make 300 or more even the jjr ones flow really when and have been pusehd to 300 plus