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Rb20det: Smic Vs Fmic

Johnny Cash

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Heya all,

I've been toying with the idea of a larger SMIC, such as an ARC or Tomei unit, as they're allegedly 30% larger than stock, but still mount up in the same spot. Would one of these be ok for around 10psi on an R32 RB20DET with catback exhaust?

The obvious way to go is the FMIC, but I want to avoid it if the general consensus it that I can.

Thanks.

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the side mounts are awesome..they are rated up to 200rwkw...i had the trust and sold it ( to make a bit of cash) and then bought the ARC and have never looked back. The core is 30cm x 30cm a 11cm...so its alot bigger and heaps thicker, and yes it fits perfectly, but you cannot put back the side plastic behind the guard...but who cares...if you can get one cheap i say go for it :)

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Guess its the adrian i know, Ur bro told me u got ur car, and now i find u posting LOL. Killa, come round wen u get a chance and check my new beast. As for your qu, if ur looking to just put a replacement cooler in the standard place, ARC's can be quite expensive, but well worth it....its all choice and preferance to be honest, but any cooler that u choose should well be able to handle 10psi.

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Well, the only ARC SMIC's I've found so far (used) are lurking around the $400 mark, which I think is neither here nor there. Considering I can get one of those Hybrid FMIC's (new) for $500 with all piping, hoses and clamps, I don't think it's a good price.

I was thinking of offering something in the 200-250 region, including freight. In any event, definitely NOT any more than 300 all up.

Thanks for all your help, guys.

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Found one on eBay, guy was asking $350 plus freight.

eBay item number is 4597524733. Didn't have any luck, and I was thinking of offering him $250 including freight. What do you guys think?

Feel free to PM regarding this topic.

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