cthawes Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 hi guys is there a front Intercooler kit out there for a r34 gtt that can be fitted without having to mod / cut the front end ??? factory gtr one ?? thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I've been on the search for one pretty much since I bought my R34gtt - still nothing I can find off the shelf that 'just works' yet - and pretty much everyone (including manufacturers) I've talked to saying 'you're never going to find something that does without going a custom core & piping'. There is the ARC SMIC, but that's not an FMIC, the core size doesn't (to me) seem like much of an upgrade, and it's quite expensive (unless you can find one second-hand at a reasonable price). I've seen a few people on the forums using an XR6T core or uprated (larger) XR6T core with custom piping to the factory location, but given the XR6T core size vs factory R34 GTT size, it doesn't seem like much of an upgrade - though the slightly larger/uprated XR6T core size might be a go. Either way, it still isn't something straight off the shelf that you can bolt in yourself. Given the legalities here in SA for me, I'm not risking putting an FMIC on my car unless I have guarantees that it doesn't cut anything (which can result in losing my insurance coverage or breaking ADRs - resulting in a defect situation). I've witnessed firsthand how anal the vehicle inspectors can be - it's just not worth it to me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-4908609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) What about this HDI GT spec intercooler kit? http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Hd...co-t297766.html Looks like thats a diy bolt on kit. From the power list of rb25s, looks like its well worth the effort: R34 GT-T (Manual) Blitz LM Pod Filter with Cold Air Feed HDI GT Spec Intercooler Custom 3" Turbo Back Exhaust Stock Turbo Stock Internals Stock Boost Controller Stock Tune 207.9 RWKW @ 11 PSI I am looking at getting one myself! Edited December 22, 2009 by Harey Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-4999928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I dont see anywhere there that it says no cutting required? Or did i miss it? All the Japanese and Chinese kits are "Bolt on", but the bits around them dont bolt back on without a trim here and there... If you do it very carefully you can do it to such tight clearances that if you get it all filed back nice and painted, its hard to spot. You can also paint the core black so its not noticed either. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-4999968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Infact i just read the installation for them, and they are even worse for cutting/smashing/bending than any other japanese or chonese kit i have ever seen lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-4999979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Infact i just read the installation for them, and they are even worse for cutting/smashing/bending than any other japanese or chonese kit i have ever seen lol Wow yeah i did too, theres heaps of modding required! Woops, sorry for the mislead. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-4999998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachlanw Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Wow yeah i did too, theres heaps of modding required!Woops, sorry for the mislead. they take no more cutting than the rest they just tell you about it where the others dont . look in the stagea section . there is an abundance of people with fmic that return through standard pipe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5000087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase-r34 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Don't be soft. Just bust out the angle grinder lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5000131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Is it possible to get some super dooper smic instead? or is it just the fact that it does not get as much airflow as a fmic? Edited December 22, 2009 by Harey Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5001111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbro Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 JustJap.com have a return flow type intercooler that is bolt on for the R34 GTT, I am looking to install one of thes. http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...=1&featured This would ultimately be the best/no cut up your car install for the money! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5001981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crans Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 had a return flow cooler on my old 32. Work a treat never had any problems and even with a rb25 turbo on it didn't seam laggy at all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5002004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 JustJap.com have a return flow type intercooler that is bolt on for the R34 GTT, I am looking to install one of thes.http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...=1&featured This would ultimately be the best/no cut up your car install for the money! For the price of the Blitz CS, i wouldnt even look at the JJR one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5002356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 For the price of the Blitz CS, i wouldnt even look at the JJR one. Yeah nice, for everyone here is the link: http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...at=0&page=1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5005584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_Sotiris Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 So does this Blitz cooler require any cutting/bashing etc??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5101788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randon_I_Am Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I just put in the blitz one on the weekend. Extremely happy with it! Required a small amount cutting of cutting of the front brace thing, (not sure what you call it, bit of metal that sits in front of the thermo fan, between the lights). But this amount of cutting to less than 5 mins with the cordless angle grinder... Out of my stock bumper i cut the whole black middle plastic part out + a tiny bit more of the white plastic. also had to cut alot out of the right air intake piece (infront of old side mount). The piping was a perfect fit and the mounting required NO bashing at all! used 2 small washers to mount it a couple of mm forward to clear the thermo fan motor. I'll get a pic up for ya when i get a chance Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5102715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxfly Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've sold a few of these kits already and not one customer has made any complaints on the ease of installation. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5102972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_Sotiris Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I just put in the blitz one on the weekend. Extremely happy with it!Required a small amount cutting of cutting of the front brace thing, (not sure what you call it, bit of metal that sits in front of the thermo fan, between the lights). But this amount of cutting to less than 5 mins with the cordless angle grinder... Out of my stock bumper i cut the whole black middle plastic part out + a tiny bit more of the white plastic. also had to cut alot out of the right air intake piece (infront of old side mount). The piping was a perfect fit and the mounting required NO bashing at all! used 2 small washers to mount it a couple of mm forward to clear the thermo fan motor. I'll get a pic up for ya when i get a chance Cool - looking forward to seeing the pic! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5103206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_Sotiris Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've sold a few of these kits already and not one customer has made any complaints on the ease of installation. Yeah the only thing I was really worried about is having to cut bits of the car away! I guess you would know though - are there any coolers available suiting the gtt where you wouldn't have to cut anything? 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5103245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randon_I_Am Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 After insatlling this one, I'd say there's just no way you could get a decent sized intercooler into the front without the need to cut anything at all... But there really was f-all metal to cut out to fit this one. It was just the metal bracket that goes in between the front lights. Had to trim it so it went over the top of the cooler. Wish i took more pics of the install and what i had to cut out... but i was too keen to get it back in and going Really need to get one of those small number plates now to get full use of the cooler Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/294172-r34-gtt-intercooler-kit/#findComment-5112060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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