intercooler FM SM ?

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canadian booster
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I have a Blitz SBC-id (came with the car) and although i usually have it set to OFF, sometimes it's fun to play with (i gotta figure out the MAP funtion..)
usually for bombin around i have it set to 50% at 5 gain,

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on my way to work in the morning the boost pulls a lot harder than after work or when it's hot out, so i figure my intercoolers are old, dirty, crappy, whatever,
i was thinking of getting a FMIC and swapping the front bumper for a Vader body kit or something that works with a FMIC better than my stock one.


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most front mounts are no better than the stock side mounts, unless you are prepared to spend big bucks for a good vertical flow front mount stick with upgraded sidemounts, the godspeeds seem to be a real bargain

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maybe something like this? specs seem alright on it and not too pricey
http://www.godspeednet.com/servlet/the- ... rbo/Detail

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i emailed Wolf at Godspeed and asked about the SMICs, they're backordered 3 weeks, i was about to place an order when i saw this...

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how in the hell do these fit? i haven't looked at my stock SMICs for a while, but i dont' remember there being a lot of swimming room in there..

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It takes some work, but there are a few that have them. You could also look at Ash's Massives. (Ashspec.com). No matter what, I would mount and FMIC. Whatever gains you hope to get will only be negated by the cooling issues you are likely to create. The Z runs hot as it is before blocking it's source of cool air.

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yea, i'm going with SMIC for sure, and the GodSpeeds are cheap for the performance they claim, they're just huge *lol* i was nervous to order them and then be stuck in a wtf situation

edit: i had to google it, but it's ashspecz.com ;)


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