How come no one makes a full replacement silicone SMIC pipes?

[mb7050]

I don't remember anymore I gathered some of the data over 5 years ago but IIRC somebody measured them. could be a typo.. HKS too is very mild upgrade over stock.

[2fnloud]

Not knocking their efficiency, but their listed volume is incorrect.

[j2k4]

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[NOMIEZVR4]

Sold to the highest bidder!!!!

[bearded1]

I don't remember anymore I gathered some of the data over 5 years ago but IIRC somebody measured them. could be a typo.. HKS too is very mild upgrade over stock.

Mild upgrade as far as core volume, but I don't think the gains are directly linear to volume in this case. Not to mention (as per the side tangent we're on of intercoolers) the increased volume of the cores PLUS the addition of larger piping, and the flow gain and diminished pressure drop that come with, they should make a fairly sizeable gain and be more than adequate for most people's needs. And likely for everyone running TD04 class turbos, except maybe the guys on the very bleeding edge.



Jake

[GTOJOE]

you sure about that ?

afaik the hks core size is 8.5''x8''x2.75'' = 187 cu.in

for comparison
OEM 3000gt: 8x7x2.6= 146 cu. in
DSM : 6 x 8 x 3-7/8" = 186 cu. in
HKS : 8.5''x8''x2.75'' = 187 cu.in
Dejon : 8''x8.75''x4'' = 280 cu.in (as they were before)
Dejon : 8''x8''x3.5'' = 224 cu.in (as they are now)
Gene : 8x10"x4.5" = 360 cu.in
Alamo : 6"x8 3/4"x 6" = 315 cu.in

From memory my ARC's are very close to 8"x8"x4" which is approx 256 cu.in

Also almost all of this has been discussed before.

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-...ption-yet.html

[GTOJOE]

you sure about that ?

afaik the hks core size is 8.5''x8''x2.75'' = 187 cu.in

for comparison
OEM 3000gt: 8x7x2.6= 146 cu. in
DSM : 6 x 8 x 3-7/8" = 186 cu. in
HKS : 8.5''x8''x2.75'' = 187 cu.in
Dejon : 8''x8.75''x4'' = 280 cu.in (as they were before)
Dejon : 8''x8''x3.5'' = 224 cu.in (as they are now)
Gene : 8x10"x4.5" = 360 cu.in
Alamo : 6"x8 3/4"x 6" = 315 cu.in

From memory my ARC's are very close to 8"x8"x4" which is approx 256 cu.in

Also almost all of this has been discussed before.

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-...ption-yet.html

[GTOJOE]

Pics of pipes as promised.







As you can see they connect up to the factory IC hoses. Stock oil cooler still in place. Coolers mounted using the factory mounting points.

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[NOMIEZVR4]

FMIC's FTW...

[JasonY]

Only when installed and you dont notice it and you live in a climate where it doesnt severely effect your cooling system at low speeds with the a/c on.

Clearly the simplest solution is to chop the car off at the headlight buckets, tube it, and v-mount the IC and radiator, rad will discharge under the car and IC through the hood.



Jason