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Oreo931 · 01-20-2008, 06:13 PM

Its in!
Installed my fmic yesterday. Took me about 6-7 hours in total, the piping looks real good though in comparison to others I've seen.
Total cost: $188 for EVERYTHING including shipping. I bought a CXRacing FMIC kit off ebay. Size is 27X6X2.5 with 2.25" piping. The core is 21X6X2.5.

Pics of the mock up of the piping, and before polishing.

After it was installed, and I hit some of the pipes with aluminum polish:

Impressions:
It definitely pulls harder. I noticed more low end torque and louder turbo. My EBC is set to 17psi, but with the front mount I am hitting and holding 18psi strong. Definitely worth the money, and I cant wait to see how it does this summer. I havent blown a single pipe off yet either, the tbolt clamps are holding really well.

turbo4g63 · 01-20-2008, 06:17 PM

very good install. yeah...you should notice a pretty good difference...at least i know i did when i put mine on. t bolts were def. the way to go...you'll never blow a pipe off with those on there

justinlansdale · 01-20-2008, 06:33 PM

wow awesome deal, install looks clean.

Gorilla Unit 33 · 01-20-2008, 06:38 PM

wow that thing looks tiny, whats the measurements?

cburwell · 01-20-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

wow that thing looks tiny, whats the measurements?

The core is 21X6X2.5

By todays standards were people put big as front mounts on cars that are barley making 300WHP it is small. It is probably more then enough to support his power levels. I have seen cores that are a little bit bigger then that but can support 500HP.

It looks good man! I was going to ask about all of the silicone couplers and blowing off pipes, but it seems like t-bolt clamps are the answer to that.

Kevin · 01-20-2008, 10:12 PM

Nice. Looks good. Before I saw the t-bolts I was wondering if you had them because I saw the couplers and elbows. Good ****.

Now get them halo's back lol

Turbo s60R · 01-20-2008, 10:18 PM

i love this car!!!!!

95naSTA · 01-20-2008, 11:28 PM

Nice and clean!

ILLJIM69 · 01-20-2008, 11:53 PM

i always liked those cars. never knew how rare they were. looks great!

jim

jc8889 · 01-21-2008, 12:32 AM

Nice price, and setup.

malloyboy1 · 01-21-2008, 12:48 AM

great price, but it looks a lot smaller on the car than what the dimensions say

Da InFaMMuS 1 · 01-21-2008, 02:12 AM

sweeet looks really good, what a sleeper. U must crush an ego or 2 from time to time haha

BradC · 01-21-2008, 09:41 AM

Sweet!

Oreo931 · 01-21-2008, 12:56 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cburwell

The core is 21X6X2.5

By todays standards were people put big as front mounts on cars that are barley making 300WHP it is small. It is probably more then enough to support his power levels. I have seen cores that are a little bit bigger then that but can support 500HP.

It looks good man! I was going to ask about all of the silicone couplers and blowing off pipes, but it seems like t-bolt clamps are the answer to that.

Yeah, the Tbolt clamps have been holding up fine. Right now I should be between 250-270 whp. If I decide to go with a larger turbo and or build the internals, I will buy a better core, probably a precision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da InFaMMuS 1

sweeet looks really good, what a sleeper. U must crush an ego or 2 from time to time haha

Haha, it happens occasionally

01-20-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
Oreo931 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DE Member #5299 My Ride: 1995 Volvo 850 T5-R iTrader: (1)	Front Mount Intercooler Its in! Installed my fmic yesterday. Took me about 6-7 hours in total, the piping looks real good though in comparison to others I've seen. Total cost: $188 for EVERYTHING including shipping. I bought a CXRacing FMIC kit off ebay. Size is 27X6X2.5 with 2.25" piping. The core is 21X6X2.5. Pics of the mock up of the piping, and before polishing. After it was installed, and I hit some of the pipes with aluminum polish: Impressions: It definitely pulls harder. I noticed more low end torque and louder turbo. My EBC is set to 17psi, but with the front mount I am hitting and holding 18psi strong. Definitely worth the money, and I cant wait to see how it does this summer. I havent blown a single pipe off yet either, the tbolt clamps are holding really well. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5-R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-20-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
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01-20-2008, 06:33 PM	#3
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01-20-2008, 06:38 PM	#4
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	wow that thing looks tiny, whats the measurements? __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

01-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#12
Da InFaMMuS 1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6567 My Ride: 99 Acura 2.3 CL iTrader: (0)	sweeet looks really good, what a sleeper. U must crush an ego or 2 from time to time haha __________________ 99 Acura 2.3 CL 5 spd (mods a plenty) Penn State University '08...better than your school since 1855 Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated UTI Class of '10, BMW "STEPchild" Acurazine.com

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ILLJIM69 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern NY Member #6715 My Ride: 07 350Z iTrader: (0)	i always liked those cars. never knew how rare they were. looks great! jim

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