Black Fmic Kit - Anodizing Vs Powder Coating Vs Painting

[Lazy-Bastard]

how about HPC coating the cooler pipes?

I don't think it would be suitable for the IC but surely wouldn't hurt on the cooler piping and may also aid in reducing inlet temps as well as achieving your stealth look in the process

[QRI05E]

HPC coating isnt a bad idea, but im going to call a couple radiator repair places in my area and see how much to spray the FMIC and pipping all in their thermo black paint...

cheers

[(B1) MR_fanny]

would like to know how you go with this as im heading in the same direction. also bumped into a sales thread where you got urself a stagea/r34 cooler. how did that perform? are you looking for more power now hence the ic upgrade?

cheers?

[QRI05E]

yea on the stock turbo the R34 SMIC was the best investment... read my thread on the R34 SMIC upgrade...

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=142510

Yes, now that im chasing more power ie. highflow turbo, injectors, fuel pump, ECU... a FMIC will be required for the 18 - 20psi boost level... im aiming for 250+rw/kw

If 200rw/kw is your aim, then the R34 SMIC upgrade is the best option!

Regards,

Sarkis

[(B1) MR_fanny]

nice read....well when your ready to get rid of your SMIC and shroud shoot me a pm. thats if i havent picked one up before then...=D

cheers.

[[mez]]

im going to call a couple radiator repair places in my area and see how much to spray the FMIC and pipping all in their thermo black paint...

Let us know how you go mate. I'd like to know aswell.

Cheers.

[QRI05E]

Will do guys, im already getting heaps of requests for the R34 SMIC even before i have taken it of hehe... should auction it

Ill keep you guys informed on the cost and where to get the FMIC Kit painted thermo black... wil be in sydney area

Regards,

Sarkis

Edited December 25, 2006 by QRI05E

[OVADRV]

[sillylankan]

Will do guys, im already getting heaps of requests for the R34 SMIC even before i have taken it of hehe... should auction it

Ill keep you guys informed on the cost and where to get the FMIC Kit painted thermo black... wil be in sydney area

Regards,

Sarkis

yeh please do, if it all goes well for you, i will plan to do it, being a P driver witha 33 gtst and a stealth cooler will get LESS cop attention.

Great Thread. Good Luck

[QRI05E]

yeh please do, if it all goes well for you, i will plan to do it, being a P driver witha 33 gtst and a stealth cooler will get LESS cop attention.

Great Thread. Good Luck

Yea for sure, cops will pick at ANYTHING they can just to issue a fine or defect... especially with us "chocko" looking guys lol

Besides it would put a huge smile on my face when i smash a supra, sti, clubsport etc off the lights and my car looks stock as

Cheers

[paulr33]

ive seen many black fmic's

the point being, you can see still them!

[QRI05E]

Hahaha always the odd one out ay Paul? :laughing-smiley-014:

By painting it black, it will make it LESS obvious to spot and not to mention when driving at night will be virtually invisable...

Cheers

Edited December 26, 2006 by QRI05E

[Spook's_Skyline]

i have an r32 gtr cooler stealth mounted on my r33 and u cant see it unless you go looking for it

just how a good intercoolers should be

does an awesome job cool.ing also

[(B1) MR_fanny]

hey spooks did u need to modify ur stock bar to fit it in??

[QRI05E]

Yea i was considering a GTR cooler.. but for the total cost of cooler + custom piping + fitting, might as well get a TRUST FMIC kit ($795) and get it sprayed black...

Cheers

[Ronin 09]

hit it with a thin coat of black etch primer... will adhere to the alloy and won't flake off.

is also matte so should be right for your application

[QRI05E]

Thanks for the advise Ronin ill keep it in mind, although for $50 or so, a Radiator repair shop will spray it with their thermal paint and will also aid in cooling...

Cheers

[QRI05E]

Hey Guys, just got a quote for $10 from a radiator shop to spray an FMIC kit with black thermal paint...

Wetherill Park Radiator Service

Unit 24/ 274 Victoria St Wetherill Park NSW 2164

ph: (02) 9604 7798

Ask For: Chris

Regards,

Sarkis

[mrgilly]

Is there an issue with simply using brake caliper paint? Surely this would be designed for a high variance in temperature...

[Spook's_Skyline]

nope, no issues, my cooler and front bar fit together nicely