New Mod - FMIC!
23 December 2001, 04:56 PM
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Looks like a nice bit of kit. Which FMIC is it?
I fitted a HKS one and had to masacre the front bumper, it looks like yours is still in one piece!
Did you have to move the rad?
I fitted a HKS one and had to masacre the front bumper, it looks like yours is still in one piece!
Did you have to move the rad?
23 December 2001, 05:37 PM
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Steve,
It's a Pace Products Kit.
No bumper cutting required.
The radiator is a new uprated alloy one which is shorter to allow the FMIC pipework, and its basically in the same place. The air con rad had to be moved back a few cm's too.
It's a Pace Products Kit.
No bumper cutting required.
The radiator is a new uprated alloy one which is shorter to allow the FMIC pipework, and its basically in the same place. The air con rad had to be moved back a few cm's too.
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25 December 2001, 12:08 AM
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Yes will do ChristianR.
The smaller dia pipe for the ic was slightly modified from the way they designed it (I think) - probably whats different.
Take a look at these - if you want anymore i'll take some.
Thanks Dom
[Edited by mole - 12/25/2001 12:10:12 AM]
The smaller dia pipe for the ic was slightly modified from the way they designed it (I think) - probably whats different.
Take a look at these - if you want anymore i'll take some.
Thanks Dom
[Edited by mole - 12/25/2001 12:10:12 AM]
25 December 2001, 07:55 PM
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Christian, will take some tomorrow for you 
Rob, thanks
Using a PPP ECU atm. Thinking whether to go the full whack with a Link (not for some time - need to save up!) or go for a boost controller to cure the overboost problem we are now getting and to up the boost slightly.
Car pulls very very strong all the way up the revs with the fmic.
Rob, thanks
Using a PPP ECU atm. Thinking whether to go the full whack with a Link (not for some time - need to save up!) or go for a boost controller to cure the overboost problem we are now getting and to up the boost slightly.
Car pulls very very strong all the way up the revs with the fmic.
27 December 2001, 01:28 PM
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Basically, as I understand it, it gives superior cooling of the air entering the engine from the turbo. Cooler, denser air = bigger bang = more power, or something
Im sure someone will say thats not quite right 
It also helps stop the heat build up from the engine when sitting in traffic.
Downside though, is extra piping = more lag. Its not that great - not as great as some people make it out to be. Just you can notice that there is more lag.
Not planning on removing the scoop as we like the look of it as it is. Was thinking about blocking it off, but then it will catch air - slow us down!
Will have a think.
...mole
Basically, as I understand it, it gives superior cooling of the air entering the engine from the turbo. Cooler, denser air = bigger bang = more power, or something
Im sure someone will say thats not quite right It also helps stop the heat build up from the engine when sitting in traffic.
Downside though, is extra piping = more lag. Its not that great - not as great as some people make it out to be. Just you can notice that there is more lag.
Not planning on removing the scoop as we like the look of it as it is. Was thinking about blocking it off, but then it will catch air - slow us down!
Will have a think....mole
28 December 2001, 03:58 PM
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Mole > looking good, yours too CR. Mole - given you have a nice dinky number plate, would it not be better off mounted over the bumper to give you a little more airflow. I believe a few have done this with little extention pieces to move the plate up and forward nicely
28 December 2001, 04:20 PM
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Hi Mole, CR,
Just out of interest, did you have to replace the standard air filter/box with a "cone" to get the pipework installed ok?
Where's the MAF sensor?
Cheers
Gazza
[Edited by ga33a - 12/28/2001 4:22:32 PM]
Just out of interest, did you have to replace the standard air filter/box with a "cone" to get the pipework installed ok?
Where's the MAF sensor?
Cheers
Gazza
[Edited by ga33a - 12/28/2001 4:22:32 PM]
28 December 2001, 05:35 PM
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mook,
Not sure about moving the plate yet. It's something to think about!
ga33a,
I believe you would have to replace the standard airbox with a "cone" type to allow the pipework to fit, although we already had the Pipercross, which was a bit tight!
Our MAF is on there, on the end of the standard black hose - I think CR has a link (IIRC) so doesn't need one.
CR, I see the difference - in the small dia pipe. We used the standard black 90deg bend off of the turbo - just how we did it at the time. You used the new blue 45deg. I think thats how it differs anyway.
...mole
Not sure about moving the plate yet. It's something to think about!
ga33a,
I believe you would have to replace the standard airbox with a "cone" type to allow the pipework to fit, although we already had the Pipercross, which was a bit tight!
Our MAF is on there, on the end of the standard black hose - I think CR has a link (IIRC) so doesn't need one.
CR, I see the difference - in the small dia pipe. We used the standard black 90deg bend off of the turbo - just how we did it at the time. You used the new blue 45deg. I think thats how it differs anyway.
...mole
29 December 2001, 11:09 AM
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Christian,
Do you think it may be because you both have different cars, as one is a MY99 and the other is a MY98. I know the blow off/dump valve is located in different places, the MY99 has the phase 2 engine with a slightly different engine layout.
Do you think it may be because you both have different cars, as one is a MY99 and the other is a MY98. I know the blow off/dump valve is located in different places, the MY99 has the phase 2 engine with a slightly different engine layout.
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