Anyone tried one of these

[phoenix]

so perhaps the turborevs one should be tried and tested?

 

[BHP Addict]

Custom FMIC - Been there done that lol

When I had my previous LCR I made my own FMIC inc pipework.

Heres my thread - http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91052&page=2

Couple more pics to help you get the idea

 

[BCM]

That looks awesome mate, did you manage to fit the crash bar back on?

 

[STEVEO@CYMRU]

mate that looks well sweet , im tempted to have a go at doing one myself also tho i need the one with the pipes on the same side as i have a LC

 

[BCM]

I posted a link earlier in this tread for one mate!

 

[BHP Addict]

yeah i managed to source a spare and my mate modified the centre giving me a little extra room to fit the FMIC properly.

stripped it all down and sold the cooler on ebay for £200 when sold it the car.....now brought another LCR due to change of plans

I WILL WARN YOU THOUGH OF PRESSURE DROP - IT WILL EFFECT YOUR PERFORMANCE - ENSURE YOU EITHER HAVE BEEN MAPPED OR PLAN TO BE MAPPED SOON - OTHERWISE THE PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE INCREASED AT ALL DUE TO PRESSURE DROP

Looks cool tho doesn't it lol

 

[BHP Addict]

BTW bumper had to be modified A LOT to allow fitment.

All fog sections and all black behind bumper has to go.

 

[s5luf]

When I had my previous LCR I made my own FMIC inc pipework.

Heres my thread - http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91052&page=2

Couple more pics to help you get the idea

Looks really good mate - how much would you say it cost in total to buy the intercooler and do the pipe work?

 

[BCM]

You serious, did you click the link?
Says it there 160quid in total!

 

[s5luf]

LOL - helps if i had a look at the your thread

That is cheap though - don't really want to get rid of my fogs though

 

[BCM]

Buy a slightly smaller one and you might be able to route the pipes a bit easier.
Think thats what i'm gonna do!

 

[G2232]

Yeah im sure theres something to be done to get around that.
It just takes a bit of thinking about

 

[BHP Addict]

with the links to the intercooler pipes ( or just search intercooler pipes on flea bay ) iif you get a couple of sets then you can make your own route keeping/losing anything you do not want.

I wanted the near side fog as induction pipe so removed em anyway

I got a BARGAIN on my cooler tho....the dimensions are in the link so anything give a take that will be fine. try to get 2.5" inlet/outlet tho as I had to run reducers mine was 3".

Not easy tho guys and gals....took a lot of faffing about and i was prepared to lose the cash if it didnt work just to try it out.

Good Luck

 

[G2232]

Does anyone know what the flow capacity of the forge one is?
As im sure this will have effects for an LCR

Also what is the core size of the standard twin SMIC and air flow of those

 

[Big_daddy]

What you guys think of this intercooler kit for the non R'z

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=180172046899&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

Dont think there be much pressure drop as it only flows max of 350bhp

 

[DPJ]

What you guys think of this intercooler kit for the non R'z

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=180172046899&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

Dont think there be much pressure drop as it only flows max of 350bhp

Again, very small, but you might have fitment probs as the thing is 90mm front to back (not very efficient)....

 

[swissrebel]

Nice, gotta love our tax and prices!

American minimum wage is something equivilant to £2.45 an hour

Everything in that country is cheaper. Technically, we're getting the better deal.

 

[skahigh]

American minimum wage is something equivilant to £2.45 an hour

Everything in that country is cheaper. Technically, we're getting the better deal.

minimum wage is irrelevant, do you really think yanks living on minimum wage can afford to be out modding cars?

thats not the market these parts are aimed at!

 

[skahigh]

if i was being REALLY picky i'd point out that US federal minimum wage actually more like £2.86 at current exchange rates

in oregon is £3.81

 

[BHP Addict]

tom-A-to's......tom-AR-to's

lol

very small.stick to forge or pro alloy i suggest guys....proof is in the evidence and support available

even if its hundreds more expensive that the US