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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Looking into the possibility of DIY FMIC as a future upgrade on my 99 uk.
but on a shoestring.
and with a lack of knowledge; but bags of enthusiasm (sp.?).

whats the accepted best i/c to rag from a scrappies yard?

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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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From: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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My advice: don't do it. Do a search, and you'll see why. A 25 quid FMIC off a truck could turn into a little bit more money
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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And a brand new delivered to your door FMIC can now be had for £335. Is it really worth the messing for that. See the second Hybrid FMIC group buy in drivetrain for more info

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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 08:02 AM
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Being as how my first target for power is (only )280 bhp, Ive decided to stick (certainly for now) with TMIC, but uprated to the Sti i/c with Samco hoses.
as and when the need dictates, I will re-evaluate.
cheers for the advice.

Andy
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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Why bother, as Tone Loc suggests, go for the Hybrid FMIC at 2-3x as much as a second hand TMIC but it ain't limited to 300 bhp. The Hybrid FMIC is an awesome bit of kit for the money. Look at the pictures on Harvey's website.

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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Peanuts... i've got a MY98 intercooler (UK) with full set of samco hoses if you want to stick to TMIC.

Tony.
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