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May 23, 2005, 03:03 PM
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They should have used a split extrernal fin as well, it would have cooled a lot better. See the density (or lack there of) on the external fin? The air passes through too quickly especially with what looks like at least a 1/2" or even 5/8" row height.
May 23, 2005, 03:07 PM
#21
Originally Posted by Derek888
you get what you pay 
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May 24, 2005, 10:09 AM
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Yes, our deluxe and standard FMIC kits both can be used with the stock upper i/c pipe and most if not all aftermarket upper i/c pipes.
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May 25, 2005, 12:19 PM
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that arc is fantastic... wow... , but they use louvring to slow the air as well as square finning, this would be debateably the best design possible... but with a larger sink... you could do it with less restrictiveness (nisei). of course arc's emphasis is weight.
btw... the hks intercooler is garbage... similar to the greddy vspec, but it has half finned tubes nad half extruded to give you a balance between presure drop and cooling... which i think is a dumb idea. cuz yer basically lettting some hot air through for the sake of reducing pressure drop. total bandaid.
btw... the hks intercooler is garbage... similar to the greddy vspec, but it has half finned tubes nad half extruded to give you a balance between presure drop and cooling... which i think is a dumb idea. cuz yer basically lettting some hot air through for the sake of reducing pressure drop. total bandaid.
May 25, 2005, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AD_LIB
Rob, have you guys tested the Nisei against the HKS yet...I know you guys were thinking of doing a head to head.
May 28, 2005, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BadazzCR
I have tested many intercoolers including the ARC which is now on the shop car. The ARC has tested very high compared to the others which is why we have chosen to keep it on the car. It is worth the extra cash that it costs, it fits perfectly and includes a welded on bottom plate so you can retain your factory under body engine tray and you do not have to cut any part of the crash beam.
Someone in another thread claimed a reduction in AFR of 0.3 to 0.4. Does this seem to be on par with your experience?
May 28, 2005, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
the ARC literally drops in...no mods needed
ARC is jdm yo.
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May 28, 2005, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by blitz118
The ARC drops right in, costs twice as much as the Nisei and has no data to back up it's $1525.00 price tag. So why should some anyone pay twice as much for the ARC intercooler over the Nisei? The data that Nisei provides convince me to purchase their interccoler over all the others out there.
ARC is jdm yo.
ARC is jdm yo.