FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER PROJECT - Page 6

bibo_boy · 24 July 2007, 10:18

Nice thread guys!!!!

Can I ask a couple of questions....

How long does it take to fit a FMIC.....?

My car has two holes in the inr wing... will I still need to cut a large hole?

KIPS · 27 July 2007, 18:37

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Originally Posted by bibo_boy

Nice thread guys!!!!

Can I ask a couple of questions....

How long does it take to fit a FMIC.....?

how longs a piece of string should get it done in a day if not a weekend if you got everything to hand

My car has two holes in the inr wing... will I still need to cut a large hole? if yours is the later classic you may not need to

hope this helps kip

olliecampbell · 03 August 2007, 20:45

Excellent stuff mate.....hope its on the Wiki

KIPS · 11 August 2007, 05:52

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Originally Posted by olliecampbell

Excellent stuff mate.....hope its on the Wiki

CHEERS,

Not sure how to get it on there

kip

z1000 · 23 September 2007, 20:46

Thanks in advance as i've the very same intercooler to fit so ur thread has made my life a damn site easier.

Cheers
Steve

KIPS · 23 September 2007, 20:58

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Originally Posted by z1000

Thanks in advance as i've the very same intercooler to fit so ur thread has made my life a damn site easier.

Cheers
Steve

Your welcome Steve
Havent been on her for a while if you have any questions or you get stuck just give us a shout

KIP

z1000 · 14 October 2007, 19:19

Got it all fitted although the bumper needs a bit more fettling but main problem is the dump valve.
I've got the old plastic type and am off to get remapped a week tomorrow so need it sorted by next weekend so whats the best option.
Other problem is laptops playing up so cannae get on ebay and some other sites.

KIPS · 14 October 2007, 19:38

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Originally Posted by z1000

Got it all fitted although the bumper needs a bit more fettling but main problem is the dump valve.
I've got the old plastic type and am off to get remapped a week tomorrow so need it sorted by next weekend so whats the best option.
Other problem is laptops playing up so cannae get on ebay and some other sites.

HELLO STEVE, Have emailed you sorry for delay havent been on here in a while you may get some other options as others have retained their original DVs
cheers kip

KIPS · 01 January 2008, 21:58

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CHEERS ALL KIP

KIPS · 09 January 2008, 04:59

dazza have pmd you link for turbo jacket
hope you got it fitted ok
cheers kip

hux309 · 24 February 2008, 09:23

Great guide and has given me some things to think about.

Just a heads up though autobahn have now changed their design the ic now mounts upside down and the piping is also different, there's now more of it im assuming they done this to make for a better fit.

The pipe you shaved because it caught the tb has now been made in 2 parts, it starts with a small u bend pipe which then connects to the others.

I'll see if i can knock up a guide for any new buyers that way sn will have guides to cover both styles of intercooler.

New design still comes with the poor clips though they should really sort that one out.

Im hoping i won't need to drill a hole in the wing but i'll worry about that when i get round to it.

But from the guide i have it seems to be a much better fit with the pipe to the turbo sitting near to the suspension turret.

gaz-cole · 25 February 2008, 19:10

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Originally Posted by hux309

Great guide and has given me some things to think about.

Just a heads up though autobahn have now changed their design the ic now mounts upside down and the piping is also different, there's now more of it im assuming they done this to make for a better fit.

The pipe you shaved because it caught the tb has now been made in 2 parts, it starts with a small u bend pipe which then connects to the others.

I'll see if i can knock up a guide for any new buyers that way sn will have guides to cover both styles of intercooler.

New design still comes with the poor clips though they should really sort that one out.

Im hoping i won't need to drill a hole in the wing but i'll worry about that when i get round to it.

But from the guide i have it seems to be a much better fit with the pipe to the turbo sitting near to the suspension turret.

that would be great as i am looking into these new ones at the mo, could you tell me does the new one still hang below the bottom of the front bumper cheers.

hux309 · 02 March 2008, 05:51

Nope it sits inbetween the bumper bar and the frame at the bottom.

One very big downside is that they didn't think of putting on an outlet for the dv now im scratching my head as to what to do.

Kind of buggered me up tbh as a remap is due this thursday.

One thing i will add, take the bumper bar out and fit it to the car, makes for fitting the ic much easier, some angle grinding of the bar is required now it sits upside down.

And no cutting the wing was required, it fed straight through the existing air box hole.

Ive decided to phone these guys tomorrow to see if they can rush me in.

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hux309 · 02 March 2008, 18:25

Ok a little update, i'll take a piccy of the front end when it's all finished.

Oh the drivers side fog bracket needs quite a bit of grinding, should finish it off once the weather clears up, but all in all it looks quite tidy.

Im just hoping the side of the bumper bolts back fine hence the extra grinding needed.

hux309 · 05 March 2008, 15:40

All done, forgive the mp filter the apexi is on back order.

Oh the passenger fog needed say 15mm of spacers as the piping wasn't having any of it.

Bring on the simtek tomorrow, i can't wait!!!

olliecampbell · 12 March 2008, 22:04

Just out of interest, what insulating tape did you use on the FMIC pipes?

hux309 · 13 March 2008, 17:43

Dei heat barrier tape.

A 30ft run was enough to cover most of the piping in the engine bay.

olliecampbell · 14 March 2008, 16:44

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Originally Posted by hux309

Dei heat barrier tape.

A 30ft run was enough to cover most of the piping in the engine bay.

Thanks, handy to know the length as well

keirnna · 08 April 2008, 03:57

What an awesome thread. Be careful when buying these kits as the Chinese quality control is a bit spotty at the least. Look at the BOV flange on the other pipe. It is rotated 90* from where it should be.

xX Domino Xx · 17 May 2008, 17:08

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Originally Posted by hux309

One very big downside is that they didn't think of putting on an outlet for the dv now im scratching my head as to what to do.

does anyone know how to get around this as i am trying to fit mine but there is nowhere to plumb in my Blitz BOV

Jay m A · 19 May 2008, 09:13

You can get a Samco T piece from Merlin motorsprt, then cut a section out of the pipe and fit it. Not sure of the pipe dimensions but something like this:

SAMCO - 70MM SILICONE T-PIECE 25MM SPT - STP70

keirnna · 19 May 2008, 13:06

It is a lot cheaper from someplace like siliconintakes.com.

Turbo_Tkk · 06 July 2008, 14:05

hey anychance of getin ur numba mate just a bit stuck on the intercooler fitting bit.

cheers
keep it up

fendel · 20 July 2008, 20:43

Just a quick tip you might add KIPS:
If you don't have A/C you can move the fan to the other side which will greatly improve the space for the pipe coming back up

KIPS · 18 January 2009, 22:02

hi all thanks for all the comments on write up hope its been handy for a few of you

I need a mod to get in contact with me as im running out of picture hosting space dont want to delete them so everyone only sees the poxy red x in a box if someone would like to copy and host to keep it live let me know

good luck to all in 2009 ill pop in now and again but ive moved on to these now
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