Thank you.(hi)
Cut the bumper support to expose my FMIC more..
- Thread starter PerformanceRacing
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Thank you.(hi)
only if you are completely ignoring the heatsoak issues..... (gtfo)
baseballd2
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- mazdaspeed6
looks sick thats how a fmic should look IMO.
PerformanceRacing
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I've already got 17lbs boost on the GT3071R I have in the car. The stock TMIC, and even the ETS tmic are always subject to much more heat than an FMIC.
Will be doing a tune for 19psi once I get the EMS installed, tuned, with the fuel pump as well. At 19lbs, holding to redline, I expect nearly 380whp, stock internals.
I have yet to even get any black mesh, gotta get to AutoZone and see what size they got and just paint it black.. I don't know yet.
Will be doing a tune for 19psi once I get the EMS installed, tuned, with the fuel pump as well. At 19lbs, holding to redline, I expect nearly 380whp, stock internals.
I have yet to even get any black mesh, gotta get to AutoZone and see what size they got and just paint it black.. I don't know yet.
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- MazdaSpeed 6
dude just a concern ken mentioned that he wouldnt trust the internals nor the car at anything over 350whp.. i just dont wanna see u joining the group of blown up motors.. id stay at 17 personally but just giving u a heads up.
PerformanceRacing
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Well I will have two maps.. one for about 16.5/17lbs and one for 19. But you're right, don't think I haven't taken the ability of the internals into consideration.
I still have not even tuned or installed the Standback in my car. I drive it like I stole the beast, so hopefully I can get back on the track next week, once I install my coilovers. I am getting fuel cut at about 15.5lbs, so I will turn the boost down to 15 and get it on the track, un-tuned. Hope to get mid 12's. I haven't launched the car in almost 4 months, because my rear wheels rub like crazy. And I always sucked at launching. My best time on this turbo was 13.4 at 16lbs, 2.0 60', un-tuned, hitting fuel cut 3-4 times down the track, lol.
Once tuned at 17lbs, and I get the fuel pump in, I should be running low 12's, or perhaps high 11s.
I still have not even tuned or installed the Standback in my car. I drive it like I stole the beast, so hopefully I can get back on the track next week, once I install my coilovers. I am getting fuel cut at about 15.5lbs, so I will turn the boost down to 15 and get it on the track, un-tuned. Hope to get mid 12's. I haven't launched the car in almost 4 months, because my rear wheels rub like crazy. And I always sucked at launching. My best time on this turbo was 13.4 at 16lbs, 2.0 60', un-tuned, hitting fuel cut 3-4 times down the track, lol.
Once tuned at 17lbs, and I get the fuel pump in, I should be running low 12's, or perhaps high 11s.
mrlilguy157
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- 07 mazdaspeed 3
like this?
uh..... is that painted or powdercoated?
Originally Posted by that_guy
Unless you go bigger turbo, more boost, etc there is no need for FMIC with these cars.
well boys....some people like to mod their cars. Some people don't complete - or can't complete all the mods at once
so most guys that have a FMIC like me will someday be running a larger turbo
but thanks for the educational comments. They are so uplifting
Target:STi
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i think it looks sick. i dont know why you would go to all that trouble to show it off and then paint it black like someone suggested.
is there any possible way to maybe put it from of the bumper support and cutting the plastic off the bumper itself? i havent taken mine off so i have no idea.
is there any possible way to maybe put it from of the bumper support and cutting the plastic off the bumper itself? i havent taken mine off so i have no idea.
PerformanceRacing
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I found a mesh 'bolt-on' grille,its new on ebay... nobody has posted about this one before so mine as well...
$127 shipped, OUCH. Of course I would paint it all black. But I want a mesh where the "threads" are too close.
$127 shipped, OUCH. Of course I would paint it all black. But I want a mesh where the "threads" are too close.
"lightly" spray painted
sick = good or bad? I can't keep up with you youngsters anymore with terms
I didn't go through any trouble to show anything off. I did however mount the IC in the front to assist airflow and have a higher flowing and more capable IC for future power upgrades.
I'm not sure what you are asking about the bumper support but I can tell you that mounting the IC behind it is really your only option unless you have a very small/short side to side configuration
I opted to cut my bumper support to allow the entire bar/plate suface to be open to air
I have my stock grill on there yet which actually blocks the bumper support area I cut out but thats only temporary
I'll be modding a factory grill to allow airflow to the entire core
You probably won't know its done unless you are looking for it though which is what I want.
Target:STi
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sick= nice
yea i like the look of a big ass intercooler showing. i still would like to know if theres any possible way of doing this without cutting the crash bar
yea i like the look of a big ass intercooler showing. i still would like to know if theres any possible way of doing this without cutting the crash bar
and I agree X3. If it don't fit then cutting on the plastic bumper cover is ok. But not on the actual frame of the bumper itself. You have more power but less strength. Not a good trade off in my book....
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- MazdaSpeed 6
id say no at this point.. even my CP-E FMIC has its top end tank behind the support alittle. the only way to show it would be to cut it..
suffolkspeed6
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- mazdaspeed 6
too each there own but id rather sacrafice a lil power and run the cpe fmic like i am then die if i ever get hit or hit something
Super Shredder
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this is why i'm going with a TMIC. so i dont have to worry about anyone seeing how COOL i am. 
