I finally got around to install the FMIC today and thought I would share a pic... more to come tomorrow when she's on the ground and I can get better pics..

Joe

 

I/C looks great! Intake plumbing looks lost.

 

Nisei FMIC?

 

What kind is it?

 

+1

That FMIC is huuge!

 

Looks like a gorgeous Nisei to me!!! AWESOME!

 

Yes, this is the Nisei FMIC. The core is HUGE compared to the stock one and heavy as I was hoping to loose some weight after the install but I think it safe to say that the entire stock setup ie. FMIC, pipes ect... weighs less then just the Nisei core alone. I decided while I was installing the bumper back on to remove the mesh from the center to expose the FMIC as much as possible then saw how much better it looked then I decided to remove the 2 little sections above but by doing that it made the steel bumper beam more exposed and I didn't like that so out came the sawsall, cut the beam up so that the FMIC is completely exposed and looks great. I also ditched the symbol in the center of the grill, what you you think I'm still on the fence Hopefully I finish it up today if I get the time and post more pics later on this evening... heres one more you ya

 

Nice FMIC, even nicer car in the back ground. It pretty hard to get a Supra turbo in that Grayish Green Mica Matellic color.

 

core looks great but with spending that kind of money for the ic i would leave the mesh on the bumper if you drive it alot. a rock on the highway would cause some nasty damage.

 

looks really good, looks better without the mitsu logo on the grill. good work...cant wait to see updated pics

 

Looks good, I love mine

 

dats a HUGE BISHHH!!~

 

So how much of the intercooler fins are blocked off by the bumper? It also appears you removed the bumper beam.

 

Sorry for the late responce... been out of town. I did opt to eliminate the center section of the bumper to open up the area to more direct air. I only opted to go this route after I removed the screen from the center and liked the way it looked so I then tried the two slots above the center section. Upon doing this it made the steel bumper more obvious so I decided to get the sawzall out and cut out the center section. It opened up the FMIC to a lot more air with less restriction not to mention the WOW factor. Unfortunately with the IX's its almost not noticeable when you upgrade to a aftermarket FMIC because of the design of the bumper so by eliminating the mesh it gives it alittle more attitude.

Thanks,

Joe

 

things huge, looks sweet though