More money spent, fmic!!!!
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More money spent, fmic!!!!
Well, after spending the last year convincing myself that the Sti6 tmic was good enough, i took the plunge and fitted a Hybrid fmic
I got hold of a second hand one in good nick, and also fitted a new Apexi power intake kit.
I'm quite pleased with the job, started it a 4pm Thursday, back on the road Friday lunch time! It went well, this is my second fmic install, so new what to expect. But, as before, the worst bit was cutting the bumper, especially as I've just face lifted the front, with a freshly painted bumper.
I need a re map, also got header wrap and turbo blanket to fit next week, get the engine bay temps down.
The lack of the tmic lets me fit the strut brace I've had for a while, it does need a refurb mind.
Also fitted some bonnet gas lifters.
Anyway, here's the before and after pics:
Before:
After:
Thanks,Mit
I got hold of a second hand one in good nick, and also fitted a new Apexi power intake kit.
I'm quite pleased with the job, started it a 4pm Thursday, back on the road Friday lunch time! It went well, this is my second fmic install, so new what to expect. But, as before, the worst bit was cutting the bumper, especially as I've just face lifted the front, with a freshly painted bumper.
I need a re map, also got header wrap and turbo blanket to fit next week, get the engine bay temps down.
The lack of the tmic lets me fit the strut brace I've had for a while, it does need a refurb mind.
Also fitted some bonnet gas lifters.
Anyway, here's the before and after pics:
Before:
After:
Thanks,Mit
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Nicely done mit, lovely looking bay, coupla questions?
What rad are you running and do you have any clearnace issues with the fmic?
what mm silicone hosing have you used on the vacuums?
What rad are you running and do you have any clearnace issues with the fmic?
what mm silicone hosing have you used on the vacuums?
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I fitted 3mm vac lines. Make sure it's the thick wall silicon type, as i've heard if people getting boost problems with rubbish lines. Also make sure to retain the restrictor pill.
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hi mate is it ok ro ask how u connected your oil pressure sensor i noticed on to of inlet manifold. mine leaks as i connected mine on a sandwich plate between oil filter. cheers jay
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Thanks, i have an ally F-win rad, came with the car. The clearance is very tight, much tighter than than my last car running the standard rad, also have aircon, so the extra fan. I had to trim the fan shroud to clear it.
I fitted 3mm vac lines. Make sure it's the thick wall silicon type, as i've heard if people getting boost problems with rubbish lines. Also make sure to retain the restrictor pill.
I fitted 3mm vac lines. Make sure it's the thick wall silicon type, as i've heard if people getting boost problems with rubbish lines. Also make sure to retain the restrictor pill.
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its in the bottom pipe coming out of the 3 port boost solonoid that vent back into the intake, i had to cut the old rubber pipe to find it and get it out.
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p.s if you leave it out its great fun until you hit fuel cut lol
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p.s if you leave it out its great fun until you hit fuel cut lol
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I seem to have 2 pills on mine, i have the one in the bottom hose on the boost sol, i left the old pipe fitted, and also have a plastic reducer in the side hose too. I re used it in the new vac line i fitted.
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