7" is the max height without cutting something major. If nothing else maybe you could slot the bumper(steel bumper, not cosmetic bumper) for the fmic. If i had to do it again i'd go with a 3" or thicker fmic.
If anything my turbo would spool quicker. I would say that with a slightly thicker intercooler this diy project could be very similar to the 'high dollar' kits. Don't get me wrong, it's a great improvement over stock, but with a little better i/c, it would be in the same leageau as the others.
Yessir I am the second owner. The original owner was 40 and kept the car garaged. When i bought the car it only had 18k miles on it. I have all records/receipts/paperwork from when it was new until when i bought it from the previous owner. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks
Derrick
Thanks guys. It appears that i'm going to have to give the thing away. :( I'm starting to think i'd get more for it trading it in. If someone can come up with $13,500 it's theirs.