How easy is the mounting for this beast?? And any available piping kits?

i wouldn't call it a beast by any means. honestly ifi was going smic... i'd go w/ the Supra SMIC, it will flow a lot better and support 400hp no problem.

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93 Del Sol S - Greddy EVO2 Catback
B18c JDM GSR
Fidanza Prolite 6.98lb Aluminum flywheel.
F1 Racing Stage 2 Clutch
Lightweight pulleys

you usually have to get a bit creative with the piping, either hack sawing/cutting, and then sometimes welding it, other times (easier a bit, can do this just with sockets/wrenches/screwdrivers) just getting a nice get of couplers and T-bolts (better than those dinky little clamps) will do.

any reason your going SMIC over FMIC? You just get your hands on one?

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pretty much; just goin on my DD civic.. no need to get all fancy and FM it, i can get a SMIC for like 25 bucks.. i'm just worried about the piping, and how hard it will be.

you can buy custom piping kits off ebay for like $100, i found one with t-bolts included as well. Yea $25 is cheap, btu IMO i dont think FMIC is too fancy. Its a pretty basic setup, especially becasue of the way you usally run charge piping in 5th and 6th gen Civics.

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it also depends on what kind of turbo you are going to e running. if you are planning on running a 16g or larger, i'd suggest going with a smaller fmic rather than a dsm smic.the smic will start heat soaking BADDD anything over 250whp.

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93 Del Sol S - Greddy EVO2 Catback
B18c JDM GSR
Fidanza Prolite 6.98lb Aluminum flywheel.
F1 Racing Stage 2 Clutch
Lightweight pulleys

I don't understand why people use SMICs when the only thing they are good for is heating up your intake charge.

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Champ White 1996 Civic Hatchback - 57trim SOHC
Black 1998 Z28 Camaro - LS1 M6

agreed. the only instance where a DSM smic would do ANY good is for a teeny tiny turbo pushing no more than 6-8lbs. anything about 10lbs and it's going to soak. you can snatch a full fmic w/ piping on Ebay for 200-300. granted it's not the best material but a small fmic would lower temps 30-40 degrees.

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93 Del Sol S - Greddy EVO2 Catback
B18c JDM GSR
Fidanza Prolite 6.98lb Aluminum flywheel.
F1 Racing Stage 2 Clutch
Lightweight pulleys

ebay intercooler: $100
2.5" piping, couplers, and T-Bolts on eBay: $100

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I suggest getting quality parts rather than cheap ebay stuff, unless you wanna join the Blown Motor Club. What are your power goals?

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97 Civic Sedan
D16y8, Vitara/Eagle
243wtq@18psi