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B6 guys go with dual SMICs... any reason why more of us B5 guys don't do it?

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Old 09-27-2005, 10:37 AM
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B6 guys go with dual SMICs... any reason why more of us B5 guys don't do it?
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Default Some AC components on the way of the right SMIC. It's not fun to relocate AC component

Also, B6 in Europe does had the dual SMIC option. B5 never had that option.
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Taking it a bit further... How bout mounting a fan on SMIC? Anyone done it?
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Default Yes, WYSIWYG did that before he went FMIC

Not sure any test result available.
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Default good luck, there is a lot of junk on the passenger side.

<img src="http://www-mtl.mit.edu/~tibbettj/audi-pics/intercooler/DSC01159.JPG">
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Gotcha.
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What core is that? Works well?
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Lots of S4 guys do it. Search for GSXR fans.
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Is it worth it?
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Default I got it from johnnyracecar.com... he suppose to be making me a shorter one.

I want to put my grills back on. Overall it works very well.


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