Protge321's Turbo Build

[protege321]

so today i took the front bumper off to take some measurements and check some stuff, and i dont really see anywhere to run 2.5" fmic piping.. can someone help me out?

 

[xDJ DUBx]

Man, you MUSTA been bored.

You'll need to cut the frame out to make room, this is how I did mine...

Cold Pipe:

Hot pipe:

I had to remove the window wash fluid for my hot pipe though, most ppl go under the frame of the car below the radi, then come back up.

 

[KZL_99ES]

there has to be a fmic how-to thread for the msp, i'm sure that would help you out!

 

[KZL_99ES]

Ninja'd!

or dub can post up his pictures! lol

 

[protege321]

thanks, that helps alot seeing your pictures, where did you cut the frame?

ill look for the how-to also.

 

[xDJ DUBx]

Red area is what I had to cut, then also, the inside frame right here on the left to get back into the engine bay...

 

[Protege03ak46]

damn man, ur really comin along! lol
just saying, but when you doo the install do it live. its really interesting to watch

 

[mp3-79bronco]

heres how i did mine..made for some short piping

 

[protege321]

heres how i did mine..made for some short piping

ill do this i think

yeah after checking around the msp section, i think that is the route i will go also. just need to find a core that will fit good. 28x7x2.5? what about 32x12x3, i think that might be to big.

damn man, ur really comin along! lol
just saying, but when you doo the install do it live. its really interesting to watch

thanks man, turbo should be coming in this week and should be ordering intercooler and piping by the end of the week!

thanks for the input, help, pics, ect. guys, its greatly appreciated!

 

[protege321]

can anyone give me some feedback on wether the 32x12x3in intercooler will fit?

 

[KZL_99ES]

it might fit, but if you're running a front mount, the smaller the better, you'll spool a lot faster and you're not going to get heat soak even if it's the smaller first option you stated.

how much boost are you planning on running with?

because unless you are going to be over 10psi, like i said, the smaller will be just fine.

i'd guess that the shorter the piping, the better, quicker spooling.

 

[protege321]

it might fit, but if you're running a front mount, the smaller the better, you'll spool a lot faster and you're not going to get heat soak even if it's the smaller first option you stated.

how much boost are you planning on running with?

because unless you are going to be over 10psi, like i said, the smaller will be just fine.

i'd guess that the shorter the piping, the better, quicker spooling.

plan on running 6-9psi.. i just need to find a wider one so it reaches the holes for the piping and below or even with the air dam in the bumper.. thats the only problem.

 

[mp3-79bronco]

u cant put the holes up that high because the crash bar...i had to notch my bar for the pipes to even go in the holes i made

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

u cant put the holes up that high because the crash bar...i had to notch my bar for the pipes to even go in the holes i made

yes you can.that's where my holes are.

 

[mp3-79bronco]

but you dont have the factory crash bar do you?

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

but you dont have the factory crash bar do you?

..well factory msp. yes.

 

[mp3-79bronco]

pics

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

i'll have to take some.. i'll get to it.

 

[protege321]

i removed the crash bar and im removing the a/c next weekend, i should have plenty of room.

 

[justanothermp5]

yea dont get a 32 in intercooler, thats way to long
28 is the average size people use on here from what i see