FMIC install...

[logan9691]

I know it isn't very far yet since I got called into work this afternoon but I'm finally starting my FMIC install, gonna be pretty awesome when its done though.

[kimokalihi]

NICE! Some day I will follow in your footsteps.

[logan9691]

Haha thanks right now there isn't much to follow in right now.

[kimokalihi]

True but you are a lot further than I am. I just finally got my Ypipe extended yesterday and now my intercooler fits and is ready to be mounted permanently but I still have to figure out some hoses below it and remove the damper on my clutch and then after that I have to figure out my bypass valve setup.

[Mattheww044]

very sweet, I am gonna do FMIC and all that good stuff too when this car isnt my DD. Ill be keeping an eye on your progress though.

[logan9691]

Update time!

BIG THANKS to my brother Allen and his friend Joel for helping me with cutting and welding.











Next up the cold side and gotta notch the hood cause the intake is hitting it now

[Florin1]

what kit did you go with? I'm currently researching...

[logan9691]

Bought the core and piping separately. Core is a godspeed type L and the piping was from ebay, but I dont think you can get on there anymore, but you can get them through there actual website. http://www.4caroption.com/product/1972/ ... ing_Polish

I also had to get some different size couplers and I get all of mine from siliconeintakes.com
If you look at my pictures you can see that a couple pieces of the hose (exhaust hose atm) are longer then traditional couplers (usually 3") I just ordered a 2' piece of 2.5" silicone hose to replace those (except for the turbo outlet) and I will also use about a 5" piece for the cold side of the core. I'm also going to use a 2.75"-2.5" 90 degree bend to connect to the throttle body and cut pipe that is suppose to go there, this will help the pipe fit better. Once all of the test fitting is done (which is taking longer then expected) I will take the pipe in to have my BOV flange welded on. I don't have a picture but my brother cut the flange that comes already on the pipe since it's in a bad place and to big for my BOV.

[Florin1]

you think this would be more cost effective? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CXRacing ... ccessories

[logan9691]

Probably. The only reason I didn't get that one was because of the size of the core and it possibly causing problems with getting the bumper cover to go back on. If you look at mine, I was able to get it up and back far enough that I don't think that it will be a problem getting the bumper cover to fit over it. Remember, our cars are really in no way made to have one of these (FMIC) put on them so the more compact you can go (without compromising efficiency) the better. This is my opinion from just watching the whole install process and realizing how much of a bigger pain in the ass it might have been if the core was any bigger then it was. For comparison sake we compared my Godspeed core to the Perrin core on my brother project wagon and they measured up to be almost the same same (height x length) his was just a little wider.

[Florin1]

yeah i was thinking the same thing. i just cant find one w/ a smaller core.

[logan9691]

Godspeed sells an entire kit with the same core as mine, its basically it's an identical kit to mine I believe, but it's for a WRX. The only reason I didn't get it is because I was hoping that the piping for the GC8 impreza might fit my car better, but that wasn't really the case.

[macipusy]

What are the dimensions of the core?

[logan9691]

What are the dimensions of the core?

20" x 9" x 2.5"

[yazmo]

im so jaleous guy lol

i wish i know more mechanic and have the right tools or friend that would help me
its so crazy all the tweak that can be done
each and everyday i am more interested

i live montreal , quebec so if anyone is around let me know hehe

nicew work with the fmic