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Old 15 June 2010, 05:39 PM
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just recieved my front mount intercooler for 02 wrx , the first thing i see on box in big letters is MADE IN CHINA no instructions and i havent seen a fmic like this before i would take a picture but not sure how to put it on here ! anyway it obviously has an inlet and outlet but on one end it at top and the other end at bottom ? wtf usually both on bottom arnt they ? anyone seen one like this before looks quite nice quality the pipework is a bit cheap but the ic itself quite tasty cheers
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post a link up to where you got it from.
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Sounds like the wrong one.
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post a link up to where you got it from.
ebay item no : 360267775005
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the one in the picture looks like it should fit, but is nothing like you have described especially if the inlet and outlet pipes are in the wrong position.
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Originally Posted by my94wrx
the one in the picture looks like it should fit, but is nothing like you have described especially if the inlet and outlet pipes are in the wrong position.
yeah one on bottom like normal but then the other one close to the top !! sounds funny but it literally looks like they welded it on upside down
top mount it is then ! but front mounts look soooo goooog lol
thanks for helpin mate
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Originally Posted by my94wrx
the one in the picture looks like it should fit, but is nothing like you have described especially if the inlet and outlet pipes are in the wrong position.
do u think having the inlet and outlet like that is a bad thing ? if it wont effect the way it works i might consider kepping it as pipes wont be on show anyway .
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If you want to send photos to my e-mail address per profile I will give you any advice I can.
I have come across a few people in recent weeks burned by cheap FMIC kits. One yesterday went from 293 bhp to 324 bhp just for changing the core and the pipework still needs sorting. The design of the core was a joke.
If the price is too good to be true, chances are the quality is rubbish. Buy cheap, buy twice.
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Originally Posted by harvey
If you want to send photos to my e-mail address per profile I will give you any advice I can.
I have come across a few people in recent weeks burned by cheap FMIC kits. One yesterday went from 293 bhp to 324 bhp just for changing the core and the pipework still needs sorting. The design of the core was a joke.
If the price is too good to be true, chances are the quality is rubbish. Buy cheap, buy twice.
thanks for your help harvey im new to computers mate so cant send u a pic but its defo a dodgy cooler mate to be honest ! im sendin it back and gettin full refund . the thing is ive spent a lot upgrading ,vf34, 550's etc etc £2000! now im having engine re-built so dont want any old rubbish ruining my nice new lump ! i have learnt my lesson buying cheap **** from ebay oh well thats £200extra towards my engine thanks again fella
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