93' R1 BLack on Black 19K original mile bolt on 350HP build
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Fixing to finally get cold for a spell here in Texas. Might have to do a little freezer fillin and sausage stuffing and give the car a break this weekend. Tough decisions on the SMIC coming up. If your not looking to go FMIC "front mount" or VMIC "vertically" and you want to keep the battery under the hood it seems you either settle for a small one (not much better than stock), pay $$ (modify stock duct and hose) or pay $$$ (mid size drop in, upgrade elbow) or pay $$$$ ( oversized, custom duct, upgrade elbow, relocate batt). Prob for my needs it should be one that is a step up from stock, why get one that is the same size, right? Where is the middle line, drop in, in this car? Hum
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Just keep the stock IC and add meth injection. It is simple, cheap, and is like adding a bigger intercooler. Too many positives not to add meth injection to help protect your car for what your trying to do.
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Sorry. Realized I sold the old one that was in great shape. Just unboxed the one I still have. Previous owner chopped part of the edge for clearance for a larger intake. Still works, not pretty on the side though. Could still be polished up easily. I don't have couplers to include. $375 shipped due to appearance. The piece cut off is not where pressurized air flows, it's just an end plate. Aside from this, fins are good but a little dirty.
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Sorry. Realized I sold the old one that was in great shape. Just unboxed the one I still have. Previous owner chopped part of the edge for clearance for a larger intake. Still works, not pretty on the side though. Could still be polished up easily. I don't have couplers to include. $375 shipped due to appearance. The piece cut off is not where pressurized air flows, it's just an end plate. Aside from this, fins are good but a little dirty.
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The design look pretty good, very thick and looks like it fits right in. I searched for reviews but couldn't find anything; looks like the majority of people just go front mount with a big radiator to compensate for the lack of airflow.
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im in the same boat as you in trying to find an SMIC thats new or like new and looks oem. thinking im going to use the one from rotary performance (Rotary Performance - New Intercooler for your 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7)
but i cant find much information on it. not sure if they even still sell it or if its worth the money.
but i cant find much information on it. not sure if they even still sell it or if its worth the money.
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I do have a PF SMIC like new. It was brand new when I bough it and I did have it on my car when I rebuild my motor. Now is out because I am going with a FMIC Greddy. The price is $500 including the duct and believe me it is worth every penny on its condition. Sent from my iPhone using RX7Club
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I do have a PF SMIC like new. It was brand new when I bough it and I did have it on my car when I rebuild my motor. Now is out because I am going with a FMIC Greddy. The price is $500 including the duct and believe me it is worth every penny on its condition. Attachment 591214 Sent from my iPhone using RX7Club