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I need some feedback on aftermarket FMIC kits for M35. To be honest I do not know much about M35's.

I have searched a bit and found some info.

2 kits available, the Biltz kit $999 or the HPI kit $770.

Plan was to get a kit made, which kit is the better one or are they basically the same?

Mainly piping design and fitment is the main thing. Coolers are pretty much the same as any other one around.

I currently have an order for 10 kits to suit R33/R34/C34's coming in 6-7 weeks and some great pricing

I am waiting back on pricing for the M35 kit to be made, but hopefully they should sell for close to half of the above kit prices.

Am I wasting my time or is there enough demand for a cheaper alternative??

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I need some feedback on aftermarket FMIC kits for M35. To be honest I do not know much about M35's.

I have searched a bit and found some info.

2 kits available, the Biltz kit $999 or the HPI kit $770.

Plan was to get a kit made, which kit is the better one or are they basically the same?

Mainly piping design and fitment is the main thing. Coolers are pretty much the same as any other one around.

I currently have an order for 10 kits to suit R33/R34/C34's coming in 6-7 weeks and some great pricing

I am waiting back on pricing for the M35 kit to be made, but hopefully they should sell for close to half of the above kit prices.

Am I wasting my time or is there enough demand for a cheaper alternative??

Whilst the Blitz and the HDI may look similar, most of the M35 drivers have gone with the HDI for 2 reasons, 1) good price 2) the pressure drop form the NEW HDI core is about 0.2psi.

So in that sense it is a Fantastic buy.

I am sure if you can save everyone some money you will get some orders but the new HDI core is a very good one.

Daleo Grand Master

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I'm a tight arse from waaaay back, would like to see what you can come up with, more choice is always a good thing.thumbsup.gif

Mind you the dimensions of the HDI core are a VERY neat fit in the nose of the M35.

Good luck.

darrinspencer Grand Master

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They make over 50 differnt sizes and types. Bar and plate, tube and fine, delta fin etc.

Should be able to find the right one

Haven't most/all intercooler suppliers been claiming a pressure drop of 0.2psi for years accross a std 600x300x76mm core?

Very few people reach the max capabilty of this size core

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Haven't most/all intercooler suppliers been claiming a pressure drop of 0.2psi for years accross a std 600x300x76mm core?

Very few people reach the max capabilty of this size core

No, I believe the claim by most other companies is about 2-3 psi drop at 20psi.

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i wouldnt say all intercoolers are the same. its not really a huge deal on a street only car, but you'll find a good quality cooler will have a greater temperature drop across the cooler. i wouldnt stress about pressure drop to much, again for a street only car its not an issue. IMHO if there isnt a pressure drop of some amount, then the cooler doesnt "cool" well enough.

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