pezzler Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) im still running the stock i.c, which is now 16 years old. i have no interest in having a front mount as im staying bpu, and not planning on exceeding 400bhp - and i think they look a bit bling and bit gay (awaits onslaught from 1000's of fmic'd owners). miami-gt were offering a replacement unit at £450, but im believe the company went under. chris wilson does a very good unit about £650, but will only have them made in numbers. nic was able to source oem units and the greddy "uprated" option at decent prices, but i think he has also gone off the radar. so seeing as i couldnt get one from anywhere but toyota (not cheap!) i had sort of put it on hold until i spotted that whifbitz had started selling them. has anyone bought one of these yet? or has anyone (who knows what they're on about) seen one? if so, what are your opinions on the unit? im guessing its a direct replacement with similar dimensions as the oem i.c; but will it, like the greddy, support a small single application quite comfortably. i think these questions would be better answered by paul himself, but im guessing that there will be alot of interest from other members - hence the thread. im sure its a quality bit of kit, and think that there is definately a gap in the market for a well priced smic Edited August 20, 2009 by pezzler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think paul started a thread on the ones he has got in his traders section and answers some of your questions in that! If not it might of been on the whifbitz site where I read about the spec and what it can handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 New Product - Stock mount intercooler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, just release this new product. Whifbitz stock mount intercooler, this is a direct replacement for the standard unit with a 2 row 50mm core. We are seeing so many of the standard units deteriotating with age so there efficiency is going out of the window. This will be more efficient than the stock unit and should be able to run a small single turbo setup. Price is £400 + VAT and delivery. Any questions just ask. Thanks Paul there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'd be interested in this item next year. Will be nice to hear real world views on the quality, fit and reliability of the unit even though I am expecting a lot with it being Whifbitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 as dsk put it; i would like to hear from someone who has fitted one and ran it for a while. how the unit fits, performs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've only sold one so far which was the test unit. I'm expecting a delivery next week of the first proper batch so will hopefully know more soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Also on a side note, does the TT (UK spef it makes a difference) have 1 of these stock intercoolers fitted or 2? if it has 2 SMIC's fitted then you got to budget to buy 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Also on a side note, does the TT (UK spef it makes a difference) have 1 of these stock intercoolers fitted or 2? if it has 2 SMIC's fitted then you got to budget to buy 2. Has 1 fitted mate, in the front bumper in front of the driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 as dsk put it; i would like to hear from someone who has fitted one and ran it for a while. how the unit fits, performs etc It'll perform a lot better than an old tired one, that much is for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Has 1 fitted mate, in the front bumper in front of the driver Thank you for that information and clarification. I wasn't taking the piss, but when I look at the through the holes/air ducts in my front bumper I see the following radiator/coolers; Drivers side - 1 small-ish cooler (IC as informed above) Middle - 1 large radiator Passenger side - 1 small cooler/radiator (don't know what this is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The one on the passenger side is the cooler for your auto box oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks homer :thumbsup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thank you for that information and clarification. I wasn't taking the piss, but when I look at the through the holes/air ducts in my front bumper I see the following radiator/coolers; Drivers side - 1 small-ish cooler (IC as informed above) Middle - 1 large radiator Passenger side - 1 small cooler/radiator (don't know what this is) Did not think you were pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) NOOB im such a twat..... (BTW thats a joke before you get offended) Edited August 21, 2009 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 It'll perform a lot better than an old tired one, that much is for sure very true... will more than likely buy one from paul asap, regardless of whether there is any feedback on them or not. im sure they're more than upto the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 To be honest I'd happily buy one, I doubt Paul would sell any crap to us as sites like this I assume bring him a lot of vital business so he needs to see us right. I'd like to think with his reputation, if your were not happy for a genuine reason, he'd see you right one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 maybe there will be a hardpipe kit available for this soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 There just not cost effective enough I'm afraid so I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DSK Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm going BPU in 2010 and will be getting ther intercooler done. Does anyone know if I can have a FMIC from Garagewhiftbitz but; 1. retain my active aero spoiler and keep it 'active'? 2. is there an FMIC that does not require any modifications etc to be fitted? If the 2 points above are not possible I'll be going for the SMIC from Whifbitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm going BPU in 2010 and will be getting ther intercooler done. Does anyone know if I can have a FMIC from Garagewhiftbitz but; 1. retain my active aero spoiler and keep it 'active'? 2. is there an FMIC that does not require any modifications etc to be fitted? If the 2 points above are not possible I'll be going for the SMIC from Whifbitz. Its been discussed a few times on here and its always come to the conclusion that you cannot fit a FMIC whilst keeping the active spoiler working normally. You will have to remove it or have it constantly in the down position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks for this, looks like I'm restricted to the SMIC then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dejacky Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 can you please post a picture of this new side mount intercooler; both the outside and pics of the intercooler core? I'm interested pending the pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 maybe there will be a hardpipe kit available for this soon? HKS and Cusco do aluminium hard pipe kits to fit the stock SMIC, which replace all the stock hoses, they are not cheap, but are very good quality with proper rolled ends of the hard pipes, connectors and fittings included. Samco also do a full silicon hose kit to fit the stock SMIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 can you please post a picture of this new side mount intercooler; both the outside and pics of the intercooler core? I'm interested pending the pictures... Look here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=184423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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