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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Default APS Front Mount Intercooler - Possible Group Buy

Would anyone here be interested in a group buy on these?

Need to get at least 3 to get a good price.... through Mocom Racing

This is a fantastic FMIC and will do a great job at charge cooling with increasing lag too much.

Professionally engineered performance for 350 - 525 horsepower applications




Unlike other systems that require cutting of structural components at the front of the vehicle, APS has designed the D/R Series FMIC with a truly bolt-on replacement unit that not only maintains the structural integrity of the vehicle, but also forms the perfect mount to accommodate the largest FMIC available for a WRX and STI. Even the stock fog lights are retained!



This provides the maximum cooling capacity and engine performance and of course, killer looks. With intercooler core dimensions of 9.375" x 33.5" x 3.25" for a surface area of over 314 square inches and a total intercooler core volume of 1,020 cubic inches.

The APS intercooler core is of internally finned construction and offers significantly enhanced flow and heat exchange performance over the standard intercooler and other front mount intercooler systems, particularly at high charge air mass flow rates. Also, unlike other manufacturers of WRX intercoolers who reduce cost by using deeper cores of small frontal area, the APS D/R Series intercooler is designed with the optimum ratio of intercooler core surface area (over 314 square inches!) to intercooler volume (1,1020 cubic inches). The result is an intercooler system with outstanding flow and cooling performance, particularly at high engine horsepower levels.



Available in Stealth Black or STI Silver

As soon as there is enough interest I will be able to confirm a price but RRP is normally around £1000 + vat but these are 'proper FMIC's and not the normal ebay specials that can actually be worse than the original TMIC.

Looking to get these ordered in July/August if enough interest - 4 week delivery

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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Would love one, if I hadnt just got a FMIC, can you get the bumper bar on there own?

Looking for one of these or a Bumperbar?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Just out of interest, can the monster one be fitted to the classic?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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by monster do you mean the large one?

or Hyperflow (if so this is APS not Hyperflow)
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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yep, the larger aps one....
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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cant find out at the mo because the APS website is down.

www.airpowersystems.com.au
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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I believe RCMS have a fitted a couple of these to Classics Doug. Not a straightforward fit however.
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Possibly the best FMIC going? I'd like to know the price before committing, but for the time being I shall say put me down.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Same here - I have always been dead against FMIC's because people fit rubbish.

These are quality items that work.

List is provisional at the moment.

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That's exactly it, these FMIC are not cheap, they hardly lose boost, and most importantly, they will fit with minimal effort - and WORK WELL Think I'll have mine in Stealth Black too
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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indeed - stealth mode
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
This is a fantastic FMIC and will do a great job at charge cooling with increasing lag too much.
How much is not too much, any ideas?

I don't want any more lag and was going to steer away from FMICs altogether but I gotta ask
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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i have to be totally honest and say I dont know exactly but it will be substantially less than retail
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Sorry mate you misunderstand, I wanted to know how much more lag these will create.

Are there any figures for boost, revs or output when compared to standard?

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ooops - sorry. It really depends on your mapper to be honest from what i have heard.

i certainly dont expect any noticeable difference
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Very little pressure drop, I'm sure the cheap ones ain't this good..?
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Can you just buy the APS bumper bar on its own?

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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speak to DS automotives - this is for the FMIC not general APS spares
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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I ordered one of these through wrc tech after 2 months of waiting i got a refund. I know delievery can be a problem on these. I the price was right i would be intrested
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2 months waiting? Ow lol. I'm shocked more big power boys are not interested in this FMIC?
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Put me down for the provisional list, i'm pretty intrested in one of these (price dependent of course) , now i've been able to get on their site to see whats involved with fitting .
Could they also supply the CAIK and the duel vent blow off valve at good prices?
Not sure of the hose clips supplied in the kit, may have to get something a bit beefier!
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:11 AM
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A decent hybrid is good for 450bhp. Proven.

Depends what your power gains are and how much you want to spend. Over 500bhp, loads of spare dosh, then great, got APS/Hyperflow etc.

Don't write off the hybrid type intercoolers - they do a good job at a very good price.


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Very little pressure drop, I'm sure the cheap ones ain't this good..?
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Im up for it Dunc, depending on price mate
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Will get pricing sorted this week
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excellent fmic here is the dr725 fitted to my car and no cutting was required



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Originally Posted by Daveo
A decent hybrid is good for 450bhp. .
i have pictures saved on my pc of the dr725 as compared to the hybrid core if anyone is intersted
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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very interested steve - would be good to show a comparison.

yours looks superb btw
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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here are some with the hybrid intercooler and my dr725 i dont have the pictures of the pipework but its a much bigger bore on the APS





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Chalk and cheese spring to mind !!
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Any idea on the price yet
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