Putting in a Custom FMIC as we speak :)

[Brian MP5T]

what are the specs on the core you used? what company made it?

dimensions?

-B
just curious because i just bought this one and i want to see how it will comapre to yours:
It measures 30.5x8x3inches 2.5 inch inlets

Looks nice and big. It's really ******* tall, was it purchased to that specification or was it off the shelf for something else and you liked the size??

 

[Got_boost02]

that thing is huge!! i love it, but its it gonna fit in there?

 

[azian6er]

i dont think that that is the "actual" picture of the IC. If you look at the other pic you will see how tall it is. it is 30.5x8x3 so that pic that you quoted of mince looks more like 12inches,

-B

 

[BremertonMSP]

The IC I bought is:

- CORE Dimensions: 26"x5.5"x2.7"
- Tank size: 3"x5.5"x2.5"
- Inlets: 2 1/2" OD
- Overall dimensions 33"x5.8"x3"
- Mounting Brackets: 1/8" aluminum
- ZERO leak at 40 PSI pressure test

It's a spearco knock off, same type of core.

I got on ebay for 290 shipped.

Any flow numbers come with it?

 

[Brian MP5T]

Any flow numbers come with it?

Judging by the way the Stock IC is, There is many more flowpaths in the FMIC that he has gotten. I think it's a great idea; there should be no problem with flow on an intercooler like this for a little T-25 and 2.0 DOHC. I know you were curious and this isn't a flame directed at you at all.

I think this is the first thing anyone shoud do to a MSP. Hard pipes and FMIC. It's a good way to avoid detonation or at least reduce the chance of it.
Second for me is Fuel Management,
Third...Turbo Back Exaust,
Fourth...Boost controller.

 

[CustomMSP]

I did the mbc first and the exhaust second. But the boost controller was on and off. The car is running very well, until a hose pops off, but that's not a big deal as of yet. I went for about 60mi before the first hose popped off. Only because it's a bad rubber hose that contracted as it got hot. The second time a hose popped off was in about another 60 mi. That's pretty good I guess. The turbo sounds very nice too.

 

[BremertonMSP]

Judging by the way the Stock IC is, There is many more flowpaths in the FMIC that he has gotten. I think it's a great idea; there should be no problem with flow on an intercooler like this for a little T-25 and 2.0 DOHC. I know you were curious and this isn't a flame directed at you at all.

I think this is the first thing anyone shoud do to a MSP. Hard pipes and FMIC. It's a good way to avoid detonation or at least reduce the chance of it.
Second for me is Fuel Management,
Third...Turbo Back Exaust,
Fourth...Boost controller.

Brian, I doubt there would be a problem either. Just no one ever mentions flow capabilities or how well the ICs transfer heat.

Hey CustomMSP, are you re-tightening the clamps after you heat cycle them? Also, did you try cleaning all the mating surfaces with something like isopropyl alcohol? That may help get rid of any residual gunk.

 

[PaulMP3]

use hairspray where you put your couplings on the pipes, it will help keep them on there.. I had one that blew off twice, i used hairspray that night, hasnt happened since..'

 

[CustomMSP]

Very good ideas! I just got my good silicone hoses in but it's too damn cold outside and in my garage. I found out the hard way that the clamps need to be retightened after the hoses go through a heat cycle. I should put on the new hoses though I don't know...

 

[SmoothCriminal]

well, I'm hoppin on the bandwagon, I got a starion FMIC and a 1g DSM bov, gonna go with 2.25" piping, but I think I may try to get a muffler shop to do it for me since I dont have a welder

 

[CustomMSP]

That's what I'm talking about!!

 

[silverturbozoom]

LOOKS GREAT MAN(thumb)

 

[CustomMSP]

that was an accident the reply that is sorry... But Thanks. a lot have changed since the initial install though

 

[SoniCraze]

Ive talked with a few friends to try and get a custum fmic....w/ a bov and SS pipe, i/c its about 800$...only 100 cheeper than the hiboost...i dono what route i wanna take.

 

[Brian MP5T]

How Well do you know them and the quality of their work?

Yikes...?

 

[THEGOLDPRO]

i have 2.5 inch intercooler piping for sale, if anyone needs it, check the forsale section, btw your setup looks good, glad to see you cleaned up the welds.

 

[CustomMSP]

What's up Brian...How have you been? I think you should just buy the hiboost kit so you don't have to go though the trouble of making/routing/welding/cleaning the pipes. Plus you never know how it's going to work out for you and you might have to redo the work. Spend the extra $100 for something proven.

Good luck.

 

[Brian MP5T]

Proven Is Better!!

 

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