Would it be worth getting a starion fmic if I have a HRC smic? Is it more efficient then the smic or would I just be getting it more for the looks? Opinions?

Not sure about the star FMIC, never had experiance with it. But FMIC's look great in general.

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~Chris
03 SRT-4

I believe the HRC SMIC is just as efficient if not more efficient as the Starion FMIC. The core of the Starion just isn't thick enough.

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Right.

I have a starion, and while I think it's done an adequuate job for me, having heard the specs on the HRC SMIC, it's not really a fair comparison. The HRC SMIC is a performance intercooler capable of taking on HP levels well into the 300HP level, while the Starion is a stock IC that was expected to hold about 180 HP for its intended purpose and is better suited for the lower 200HP levels from a practical standpoint.

The nicest thing about the Starion IC is that, while it does a good job of cooling 10 psi or so, it looks great in your front fascia.

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Jason ESi-T

04' BMW 325Ci
91' Nissan 240SX
98' Eagle Talon ESi (sold)

Just like Jason said. The HRC one is much more efficent...but does not look as good . So if your going for performance. Get the HRC SM IC. But if your going for looks go for the Starion FM IC.

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I would hope if your going turbo your going for performance. A turbo kit with a low performing FMIC is a lot of money to spend to "look good." Just my .02

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>I would hope if your going turbo your going for performance.
>A turbo kit with a low performing FMIC is a lot of money to
>spend to "look good." Just my .02

Absolutely, but given the difference in stage 1 and stage 2 pricing, it's not a terrible idea to pay about 2200 for a stage 1 and buy a starion for $100 (that can meet your stage 2 needs) than it is to buy a stage 2 for 3000 and have an intercooler that may not be what you want as your final IC.

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Jason ESi-T

04' BMW 325Ci
91' Nissan 240SX
98' Eagle Talon ESi (sold)

well also take into account that you have to modify the starion FMIC to fit your car at least I did to mine I put like 2.5" inlet and outlets so its gotta flow better than it used to. I heard the HRC one has less pressure loss though. any intercooler is better than no intercooler

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>I would hope if your going turbo your going for performance.
>A turbo kit with a low performing FMIC is a lot of money to
>spend to "look good." Just my .02
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true but i think some of us want to be at 5psi and be happy with that and having an ic is important to have a good/safe imo with boost spike taken into account.

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nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!

Well i also have the Starion FMIC, and i really like it. My buddy put 3" inlets on his and ran a 12.0 with his, so i know it works...

deffenitly worth the $ IMO

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