FMIC on a 2001 bug WRX
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FMIC on a 2001 bug WRX
Hi Everyone!
I'm after a FMIC for my 2001 WRX bug! But, just trying to figure it all out in my head first.
I've seen loads of pics on here of a pipe that goes from the back of the engine bay over the top of the engine, passenger side, then down (by the rad) into the intercooler. But, on my car, the expansion tank is there. So, how is everyone getting around this?
Relocating the expansion tank? to where?
All advice welcome! Cheers
I'm after a FMIC for my 2001 WRX bug! But, just trying to figure it all out in my head first.
I've seen loads of pics on here of a pipe that goes from the back of the engine bay over the top of the engine, passenger side, then down (by the rad) into the intercooler. But, on my car, the expansion tank is there. So, how is everyone getting around this?
Relocating the expansion tank? to where?
All advice welcome! Cheers
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I have an STI tmic, pink injectors, upgrade fuel pump, sports cat (soon to be changed to complete decat! ) onto 3inch straight through exhaust, VF34 turbo, and light weight pullies.
I wanted a FMIC since i've gotten bored of the mods i have! I also read that although the FMIC i have is good for more power than i have, the FMIC will be able to provide better cooling results.
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Hi,
I have an STI tmic, pink injectors, upgrade fuel pump, sports cat (soon to be changed to complete decat! ) onto 3inch straight through exhaust, VF34 turbo, and light weight pullies.
I wanted a FMIC since i've gotten bored of the mods i have! I also read that although the FMIC i have is good for more power than i have, the FMIC will be able to provide better cooling results.
I have an STI tmic, pink injectors, upgrade fuel pump, sports cat (soon to be changed to complete decat! ) onto 3inch straight through exhaust, VF34 turbo, and light weight pullies.
I wanted a FMIC since i've gotten bored of the mods i have! I also read that although the FMIC i have is good for more power than i have, the FMIC will be able to provide better cooling results.
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I was going to say ^.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
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I was going to say ^.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
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I've run TD04 like on FMIC or TMIC and difference between the two setups on road has been none
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I was going to say ^.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
The fmic stops you losing power through a warmer charge, it wont "make" you power as such. Ill be sourcing an sti topmount rather than a fmic. I had one on my Cupra years ago and it only kept the car eager cross country where the crap sidemount started suffering heatsoak after a short while.
STi TMIC are good for 400bhp(some have 450bhp on TMIC),and for full benefit you will need IC splitter and scoop,i'm afraid.
Here are lots of threads about the benefits and cons of FMIC/STi TMIC.I've never run STi TMIC
Jura
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But it's good to know that the Sti top mounts are good for 400.
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I think you will find the sti tmic will only be good for 400 bhp when you are running with a lot bigger turbo (one rated at 450 bhp ) not one rated at 400 bhp .
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So for instance if you ran a md321h with a sti tmic you would not achieve the 400 mark
But if you wer to run a md321t with a sti tmic you would go past the 400 mark ?
Is that what your saying or along those lines
But if you wer to run a md321t with a sti tmic you would go past the 400 mark ?
Is that what your saying or along those lines
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wrx271 take it in the second line you mean FMIC ,LOL. The TMIC will only flow so much air. A larger FMIC will flow better hence the guideline of over 400 bhp going for FMIC as getting to the flow limit of the TMIC.
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