loads of them

any experiances?

hybrids going cheeeeppp
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...980135140&rd=1

also seen this "d2 drift spec"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...980205220&rd=1

 

With the delivery theyre £440.
I had one off ebay for £380 delivered.
Not a hybrid, made by autobahn88 but looks identical to the hybrid and fits and works a treat.
Can take and post some pics of it fitted tomorrow if you like.

Andy

 

Just looked at your second link ( should have looked first )
That looks like the one I bought, but mine had blue hoses.
Should be a bargain for £317 delivered.

Andy

 

any pics fitted?
do you have any before and after comparisons?

 

Will post some pics later today.
Only before/after comparison I have is, The week before fitting the FMIC I fitted a Apexi pfc ( its not mapped yet ) but I had a knock of upto 49 and after fitting FMIC the highest I have had is 19.
So it must have took the intake temps down conciderably.

Andy

 

Pics as promised.

View from front.



Under bonnet view.



Hole I had to cut in inner wing.



Pipe comes very close to cambelt cover.



Pipe from turbo is very close to inlet pipe to throttle body.



My car is a 95 Model classic.
The kit is designed for the later classic and should bolt straigh on to the later model with just the bumper to cut, and pipe from turbo should line up with existing hole in inner wing.
On the earlier classic like mine you need to cut a hole in the inner wing, cut approx 3cm off the pipe where it joins the throttle body and a little off the pipe that joins to the turbo. Also some metal needs trimming off the body of the car underneath the bumper and finally sh*tloads off the bumper.

 

i put a post up the other day micky

only about 5 days ago so should still be floating around somewhere

got mine for £285 delivered
bloody slow delivery though,took 5 weeks to come,but i wasn't in any huge rush.

 

here it is

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=434219

 

scoobyDAZZA

Thats identical to mine ( same make but £100 cheaper ) **** it

 

they look pretty dam good for the cash

i dont want to fit an induction kit tho
dohh

 

 

LOL read the description here regarding tube and fin design
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...980135140&rd=1

then read his other advert regarding bar and plate design
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...PcY_BID_Stores

PMSL

 

LMFAO

 

AFAIK they are the same as the ones that used to pop up on 'GBs' and are tried and tested as being good.

Bob

 

Jay m A

Mines the same as the bar & plate one you bought off harvey for £200 more.

 

Good for you.

The hybrid I purchased was the cheapest available at the time with next day delivery as a bonus, but why you feel the need to compare your FMIC to mine price wise is beyond me.

My point in this thread is that the Ebay Hybrid link in the opening post has the sales pitch saying how improved the latest GT spec tube and fin design is, flowing 15% better (no mention of cooling capacity, I'm sure a 3 foot piece of pipe can flow even faster) then the same Ebay seller has a bar and plate design FMIC also for sale - since according to his sales blurb - tube and fin is a radiator design and isn't up to spec for a FMIC.

LOL and all that.

 

micky just fit this one then you dont have to worry about induction kit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WD1V

see shek for a large piece os rubber like what i used to place on the bulk head and stop any rattling

 

Jay m A

Misunderstood the meaning of your first post. Thought you were taking the pish.
Was gonna buy one of harvey myself but was skint at the time of the group buy.

 

No probs

Its all a bit of a gamle with Ebay items such as these, I took a risk with the Megan headers, they seem to be doing well at the mo.

As Bob said, these FMIC's have proved to be good fit, work well etc.

I don't know the real ins and outs regarding the bar/plate tube/fin designs, however when harvey fits and recommends a FMIC half the price of others at the time, it was a no brainer for me

 

the thing is

im wieghing all this up
and if i fit a bigger top mount, i then need a bigger scoop, i then need painting for it

the costs add up
the car blew after sum on the limiter driving in 5th gear
i would bet it was partially down to the standerd setup not being able to cool things properlly

i dont think that topmount will clear at all, its larger then a sti8, which is allready a very tight squeeze on a 97 car, if i bought that top mount i would have to hack and chop it and have it rewelded to fit my phase 1.5manifold

i dont mind hacking a second hand TMIC about, but a brand spanking new one is a bit crazy

a cheap FMIC and a induction kit (maybe the standerd airbox can be modded?) works out cheaper IMO
and with better results?

plus i am after more power when its all fixed again so its probably a wise move
after all, are you not ditching your TMIC yourself

 

Think its swings and rounabouts with bar/plate Vs tube/fin
tube/fin flows faster but due to this cant cool aswell
bar/plate slower flow, better cooling...........

StickyMicky Went through the same dilema as you, and after lots of thought opted for the FMIC
Glad I did as a bigger TMIC will still suffer heat soak and some people that went this way are now looking at fitting fans / water spray etc.

 

its not a decision that needs to be made anytime soon, i have plenty of time to think about it

i remberd i had a bit of cash in my paypal acount today so i came home from work to buy the "D2 drift" one on buy it now
figured i had forgotten about the paypal cash so it was like getting a big discount lol
the thing was sold to sumbody today while i was at work

will keep my eyes open

 

Sticky, why the need for the OE airbox? A good cold air box around the filter and a good feed will keep hot air out, I've seen the K+N kits for around £90 - even cheaper on Ebay.

Its ineviatable (sp) with the FMIC kits you've mentioned, if not all FMIC's