Developing custom FMIC
I was wondering if you could post up the measurements of the brackets?
It looks like it will work out really good. I think I will do this in the future. Definitely alot cheaper then going with someone elses intercooler.
It looks like it will work out really good. I think I will do this in the future. Definitely alot cheaper then going with someone elses intercooler.
The attchment points came welded on the IC.
I don't have the exact measurements of the brackets, but I have the general demessions.
The IC pipes aren't any more restrictive than with the stock IC.
The pipes go like this:
1 3/4" out of the Turbo, increases to 2 3/8" then into the IC.
The other side is 2 3/8" up to the throttlebody with an increase to 2 3/4" at the throttlebody.
I have 2 1/2" - 3" reducers for attachments to the new IC. (The 2 1/2" reducers will hook up to the stock 2 3/8" IC pipes with a little more tightening of my T-bolt clamps.
Although I am developing 2 1/2" custom IC pipes now too.
Because of my battery re-location and HKS racing Suction. It's a straight shot from the (with 2 x 90deg bends), from the IC to the throttlebody, ( pretty much like Buscher's).
I did alot of measureing before ordering this IC. Even a wider, thicker and longer on will fit.
I don't have the exact measurements of the brackets, but I have the general demessions.
The IC pipes aren't any more restrictive than with the stock IC.
The pipes go like this:
1 3/4" out of the Turbo, increases to 2 3/8" then into the IC.
The other side is 2 3/8" up to the throttlebody with an increase to 2 3/4" at the throttlebody.
I have 2 1/2" - 3" reducers for attachments to the new IC. (The 2 1/2" reducers will hook up to the stock 2 3/8" IC pipes with a little more tightening of my T-bolt clamps.
Although I am developing 2 1/2" custom IC pipes now too.
Because of my battery re-location and HKS racing Suction. It's a straight shot from the (with 2 x 90deg bends), from the IC to the throttlebody, ( pretty much like Buscher's).
I did alot of measureing before ordering this IC. Even a wider, thicker and longer on will fit.
There's plenty of room.
I think a 26"X10"X3.5" would be even better.
Could be mounted high enough to clear splash shield and still allow for increased air flow to radiator.
I think a 26"X10"X3.5" would be even better.
Could be mounted high enough to clear splash shield and still allow for increased air flow to radiator.
Finally finished. Everything fits great.
Took it for a ride, it boosted to 24.5psi then blew the ic hose off the throttle body.
I replaced the clamp and lowered the boost to 20.
Before I replaced the FMIC, I was boosting to 20.5 and hit max boost in 3rd gear at 3400rpms.
I didn't change the boost controller after the FMIC install. Goes to show the stock ic must be restricting boost.
I hit max boost in 3rd at 3200-3300.
Very happy, total investment: $506
Took it for a ride, it boosted to 24.5psi then blew the ic hose off the throttle body.
I replaced the clamp and lowered the boost to 20.
Before I replaced the FMIC, I was boosting to 20.5 and hit max boost in 3rd gear at 3400rpms.
I didn't change the boost controller after the FMIC install. Goes to show the stock ic must be restricting boost.
I hit max boost in 3rd at 3200-3300.
Very happy, total investment: $506
It also would have been nice to know what your inlet and outlet temps were on the OE core at the 20.5 psi you were running. Even though you had to "crank down the boost" with your new core "flowing better", how will you know if the new piece is removing more heat from the charge. Not trying to rain on the parade... just want you to make sure you do have a better core.
Zeus: It would have been nice, but here's my plan, bpclements has a Evo w/ stock IC.
I just got my data logger, when he returns from his trip, I can check his intake temps against mine. This should give a general idea how good (or not) it works. We have similar mods.
I just got my data logger, when he returns from his trip, I can check his intake temps against mine. This should give a general idea how good (or not) it works. We have similar mods.
Originally posted by bishiboy
Zeus: It would have been nice, but here's my plan, bpclements has a Evo w/ stock IC.
I just got my data logger, when he returns from his trip, I can check his intake temps against mine. This should give a general idea how good (or not) it works. We have similar mods.
Zeus: It would have been nice, but here's my plan, bpclements has a Evo w/ stock IC.
I just got my data logger, when he returns from his trip, I can check his intake temps against mine. This should give a general idea how good (or not) it works. We have similar mods.
Good luck, and I'm sure you'll be posting your results...