got my FMIC installed yesterday. I had a shop install it and it took them all day. really tight fit, but the owner said that the piping was as good as any piping he had ever seen. he was really impressed and mentioned to me that i got what i payed for. the clamps were very tight fitting over the hoses. so tight fitting that on my first two test drives, i popped a pipe. after some retightening and more retightening, all seems well so far. and fyi, i personally, and my cousin who has ridden in my car alot lately, felt a big diiference in performance and sound on just stock boost. blow off valve is alot louder now too. two guys stopped at a light next to me asked me what the hell i was driving and said that it sounded "just plain mean". it is worth the wait. i am just glad i did not try to install myself because after seeing all that had to be done and the amount of time it took, i know there is no way in hell, i coul've done it in a reasonable amount of time. i am a beginner though. anyways just thought i'd follow up and let you guys know the kit is awesome. i just hope i dont pop anymore clamps.
UPDATE: Ion FMIC installed
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$120, but he told me if he had known ho]w hard it would be, he would have chargede more. but he does not go back on his word and he only charged what he quoted me. anyone in the san antonio area looking for a good performance shop that helps its customers and know how to treat them, look up speed elements on perrin beitel. great bunch of guys there and awesome service.
jersey_emt
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Awesome! You gotta post pics!!
DiscreetSpeed
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awesome dude!!
Titanium-99
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Damn it sounds awsome!! Im myself am torn between the Ion FMIC and the Hiboost FMIC I just dont know which one to go with. Can any one help me make the decision. One thing is for damn sure the stock intercooler needs to be replaced
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MetalSpeed
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Hey that is my boy tommys shop. Their cool and have realy good customers service he will stay all night if he has to. Yah me and him go back a ways.Leonardo said:
MetalSpeed
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Yea he is a good guy. Congrats on the FMIC, still debating to go SMIC, or the one that replaces the stock one. Don't know.
to help you with the clamps...
Spool Turbo Install Instructions said:The smallest pinhole leak will cause an erratic idle.<O</O
A nifty trick to combat leaks is to liberally spray extra strength hairspray on the Intercooler pipe ends before slipping the couplings over them. This will allow for the couplings to slide over the Intercooler pipes with great ease and provide an air tight seal.
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if only iON had a website........then i too could know of these pipes.....
god damn i want a front mount ic.........lucky bastiches.....
god damn i want a front mount ic.........lucky bastiches.....
