Jump to content
SAU Community

Gtr Fmic

andy panda

By andy panda,
in Engines & Forced Induction

 Share

Recommended Posts

andy panda Rising Star

andy panda

Posted
Posted

Hey guys, Sorry to be a pain but i've looked using the search option and can't really find a definite answer...

I was thinking of installing a r33 gtr fmic onto my r33 gts-t, but im just wondering if they bolt straight on and the piping goes through the same holes? I used to have a fmic with the pipes going through the bodywork and cops told me to plug the hole up so i'm definately trying to avoid cutting holes.

Also when i got a SMIC to send it to the EPA tester i put on an r34 smic. I'm not planning on changing the turbo anytime soon and was thinking, is it even worth spending extra money on a bigger intercooler when the r34 smic is apparently good for flow up to 220rwkw? Will a bigger intercooler even give me much more power?

Cheers...

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/
Share on other sites
StealthX Veteran

StealthX

Posted
Posted

A bigger intercooler wont directly give you more power. You might notice a tiny bit more power under boost, but at near stock power levels, its almost negligible. Usually bigger intercoolers go hand in hand with more boost. This it because more boost = more heat and thus a greater tendency to experience detonation. If you were to install a bigger intercooler then have your engine tuned, the better cooling will allow your tuner to add more ignition timing because the air is colder and easier to work with. BTW, more advanced ignition timing = more power.

So bigger intercooler with no tune = tiny gain.

bigger intercooler with an aggressive tune = some gains.

I/Cs are mainly a safety thing, and their performance benefit is a (great) side effect.

If it's power your after, the first thing I'd do is an exhaust, a good dump and front pipe with a decent sounding cat-back all in 3'. Bring our that glorious RB sound, then look for more boost and a tune is a necessity after that...

As for the GTR FMIC fitting the GTS-T, I don't own a skyline so i can't help you, someone else will tho...

Everything said, big dardy intercoolers look f**king sick peeping through the bumper :P:ninja:

Sorry to be a pain

Not at all bro, that;s what this site is for!

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108468
Share on other sites
jjskyline79 Community Regular

jjskyline79

Posted
Posted (edited)

No it dosnt just fit sorry and holes need to be cut

also the fan blades may need to be chopped too

keep the r34 smic its good for a fair amount more then 220kw thats when the stock R33 one maxes out mate

Edited by jjskyline79
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108478
Share on other sites
andy panda Rising Star

andy panda

Posted
  • Author
Posted

cheers for the reply you guys! greatly appreciated! Guess that'll save me a bit of money then, not needing a front mount. Although yes FMICs look good, and my front bar looks a bit lonely since i took the other one out :P

I have a full 3" exhaust, no idea what the dump is like though.. I'll be boosting it to 10-11 psi soon and with a tune from Dr.Drift hopefully i'll get between 180-190rwkw, that will suffice for now, until the mod bug overcomes my allergy to spending bucketloads of money lol..

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108525
Share on other sites
paulr33 Grand Master

paulr33

Posted
Posted

a FMIC is a good idea

a SMIC is pointless for anything but standard everything

with more boost and an exahust the core is useless after one boost run

it will be heatsoaked and will not do anything useful

this means on the street the first run is ok as the core is cold

then after that its mega hot and remains hot due to a tiny core and its location (this is known as heatsoak)

so yes you can make 220rwkw with the SMIC

but put it on the street, thrash it

pull over and feel the core, i bet it burns your hands / too hot to touch (aka heatsoaked)

do the same with a FMIC and the hot side is hot, the cold side should be stone cold always

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108526
Share on other sites
jjskyline79 Community Regular

jjskyline79

Posted
Posted (edited)

Never happened to mine

Maybe i havent found the loud pedal yet lol

trust me the R34 SMIC is a good up grade for what your looking for I no plenty of people that have done it without issue

carnt be that bad as i run constant 14.1 14.2 passes all weekend at santa pod on stock smic

Edited by jjskyline79
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108547
Share on other sites
andy panda Rising Star

andy panda

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Hmm, i guess i'll see how it behaves after putting in my turbotech MBC.. If it's not playing nice, off to just jap i go to get the cooler that uses stock piping holes. Screw going back to the piping going through the body work, sooo much pain getting that fixed at christmas before an EPA tester deadline... Damn you pettett! It was a canery too so after my last week of work when i couldnt get it fixed i wasnt allowed to drive it anywhere >.<

Edited by andy panda
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108575
Share on other sites
R31Nismoid Grand Master

R31Nismoid

Posted
Posted

Put on a FMIC. One of the Just Jap return flow is good value for the cash.

Then keep your factory airbox = EPA legal.

Problems solved :P

Installation vs cost vs legalities - unfortunately a GTR core is not a viable option when there are "ready-to-go" kits off shelf.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309958-gtr-fmic/#findComment-5108640
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • The Bogan
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By The Bogan · Posted

      Tape some wool onto the vent then take it for a drive I did this to my reverse cowl and was instantly unhappy, as anything over about 60kph would have the wool enter the engine bay, thus just adding underbonnet pressure and stooging my coolant stack, it did let alot of heat out when stationary though, which really didn't help once the car was moving, with the reverse cowl you could watch the coolant temps cheap up the faster you went on the hwy, I assume it would be alot worse doing track day speed With the vented bonnet (just after the radiator and about 1/3 up the bonnet) on my old R33 the wool on the leading edge sat at about a 45° angle as air poured out of it From looking where your vents are, and their size, I believe you should be fine at speed and air should be evacuated from the engine bay, I think it will be a night and day difference when stuck in traffic though for removing the trapped heat, and not sitting there cooking when parked up after driving around... #convection  Post wool tuft pics and data for science  This beastie is one nice and unique rig, enjoy
    • GTSBoy
      How much roughly to convert stock r32gtr to single high mount turbo + ecu and tune

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      It is possible to do this stuff for "cheap". But you need to be able to get deals on all the bigger items, and it really helps if you're fully capable of doing your own work. As soon as you're paying retail for new parts, or buying "kits" because you can't fabricate necessary bits and pieces, and if you really need someone else to take the reins of doing the work because you don't have the space/time/skills/confidence to  rip deep into the car and put it back together in a working fashions.....then you pay. And these days, pay means a lot of money. You'd think things would get cheaper, but they don't. They just seem to keep getting more and more expensive.
    • r32-25t
      How much roughly to convert stock r32gtr to single high mount turbo + ecu and tune

      By r32-25t · Posted

      It’s almost the price of an engine build, you won’t have anything to bolt onto it though 
    • MBS206
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By MBS206 · Posted

      Hopefully it's enough to help with the temps! I was also only shit stirring, regarding Murphy's Law basically. I've found, what ever spare parts I have, are the parts I don't break. Ever. Also have never had issues with oil/spinning bearings until I put oil pressure gauges on the car. 😛
    • silviaz
      How much roughly to convert stock r32gtr to single high mount turbo + ecu and tune

      By silviaz · Posted

      Sheesh, isn't that the price of a full engine rebuild almost?
×
×
  • Create New...