Starion FMIC OR?

[MexRocket]

I am debating if I should buy a starion FMIC that is in great shape, and is 70 bucks shipped, It's for my 1G turbo, But it isn't as big as I want it to be, I will only be running the evoIII, that;s the last upgrade for the turbo. Or this one that I found on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FMIC-...54428974QQrdZ1

[blk_srt]

I'd go with the ebay one. I have one and it works awsome

[Talon69]

The inlet and outlet is only 2 inch, i would look for bigger. The one i got was 2 3/4 inlet outlet

[95_GSX]

That looks like a good core, I would see if they could build one for you with bigger inlets/outlets. I would stay away from the starion one at that price.

[blk_srt]

mine is 24.5x12x3 with 3" in and out and I think it was ~$100 shipped

[MexRocket]

Yah, I only want like 2.5, not really going for power, just fast enough.

[blk_srt]

hight and thickness= better cooling. Length=more pressure drop. So basically short and thick will cool better than long and thin.

[MexRocket]

well if that's the case, why don't they make a tall front mount that is 6 inches thick?

[blk_srt]

LSE here in mn sells one that is 8x8.6x6
http://www.lse-performance.com/galle...t-intercoolers

[ez1286]

Originally Posted by pr_ricer

hight and thickness= better cooling. Length=more pressure drop. So basically short and thick will cool better than long and thin.

That makes no sense no offense. If the volume is the same why would it have more/less pressure drop? I think a taller longer, thinner one would be better cause it has more surface area, therefore more cooling efficiency. Don't buy from that guy on ebay he's got some pretty crappy feedback, mostly slow shipping so i say eep looking for a similar on egay.

[blk_srt]

Originally Posted by 95 GSXracer

Its not about size, its about its ability to remove heat from the charge air. No possible way to get that info from pics or dimensions. But yes, ICs with similar dimensions have supported 600 hp. I like to go as thick as possible, about 3.5", since adding thickness reduces pressure drop.

I know he had(kevin) had a write up on this but I couldnt find it. This is what I found though.

[MexRocket]

what, what did you find??? Yah, I wont buy it from that guy, I was using that as an example of mesurements.

[blk_srt]

the quote from kevin from an old thread

[Blackcrow64]

24x12x4 with 3 inch inlet and outlet and a ton of 3 inch piping for 160 bucks... Thats the kinda deal you need to find.

Don't go with the Starion one, you won't be as happy with it as you would be a full huge front mount.

[blk_srt]

2.5" piping would be better with an evoIII