my mates just had his p1 motor rebuilt with mahle pistons and its got a lightend and balanced flywheel full magnex inc. manifold and a k&n my question is which cooler to use without any cutting. which is the best top mount to go for and which fuel pump should he get before Andy Forrest gets to map it. please he needs you expert advise.

 

Walbro fuel pump and surely a FMIC would of been best..

 

he doesnt want to cut the car as its mint can you get a fmic that you dont have to do any cutting

 

I wouldn`t of thought so, how about an STI 7/8 Cooler then?? think they`re good for 350+bhp..


Thing is, if he gets it fitted by a good tuner, the FMIC that is, they`ll make a great job...

 

I can understand him wanting to keep it looking pretty much standard. The thing is, an STi8 TMIC conversion won't be exactly bolt on either, although once done will look more factory than a FMIC which is a really obvious mod.

 

does nobody do an uprated top mount
good opertunity for someone there if not

 

A few years ago i was running 350bhp on the standard p1 intercooler

 

is that safe ?
wot you got now

 

I think APS/Hyperflow do a uprated top mount but once your looking at 350bhp you should really be thinking of a FMIC. Not wanting to cut the bumper is once thing, and I had the same dilema, but there really is no contest when it comes to the intercoolers efficiency and being able to keep charge temps down, FMIC always comes out on top. Even with less than 350bhp a FMIC will help to produce more power.

 

Yes you can... try Mark at Lateral Performance, they do a fmic and radiator package that sits in the engine bay, which has the added benefit of allowing a shorter pipework length.

 

If that is using the Pace setup it uses a smaller radiator and the car runs hotter from what i've heard.

 

Pace do a FMIC which you don't need to cut the bumper with, it ain't cheap mind you but it is available!

 

spooky, you beat me too it

 

Not heard great thinks about the Pace setup. Whats wrong with a good FMIC? IMHO I think they can look good, maybe sprayed black with some black mesh?

 

thank everyone
will give them a ring

 

But surely you`re not getting full benifit then??

 

Haven't heard great reports about the PACE FMIC.

How about buying another bumper / splitter and cut that to run the FMIC?

If you really want to change your TMIC then the STI 8 version onwards is the only one worth getting.

 

I'll be fitting a Hyperflow T/mount this week, looks a good piece of kit but they are expensive to buy new.. oh..and there meant to be a straight fit too.

 

This is not the Pace setup...But is a package that has seen service on some very noteworthy Subarus.

Alan Garrods UK500

Steve Darleys Time Attack wagon

Lateral Performance's STI 5

All 500bhp+ cars... From road to track