"MUST HAVE" before FMIC?

IGOT12 · 03-27-2005, 06:16 AM

Car=2005 STI

Can I get a FMIC for 1st perf mod? If not...

What would be the must have mods in order for a FMIC to cause no ill side effects?

Thanks.

JJ18Sniper · 03-27-2005, 08:04 AM

Bigger turbo. Otherwise the FMIC really isn't necessary.

**evilSTi7** · 03-27-2005, 08:10 AM

front mount is pretty far down on the "what should i do first" list, like JJ said the only thing that would make the front mount worth it is a new (bigger)turbo.

there are a million threads on what a good first mod is, but i'd go with tbe and accessport.

Rev · 03-27-2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ18Sniper

Bigger turbo. Otherwise the FMIC really isn't necessary.

Ditto

IGOT12 · 03-27-2005, 09:34 AM

OK that makes sense, I understand I don't NEED a FMIC, and that it won't be a power adder, but I am trying to get rid of the STI hood and wing. So a FMIC will allow me to get a scoopless hood. So I am just wanting to know if a FMIC will perform properly at least as well as the stock one for now. Thanks

Dan

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 03-27-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGOT12

I am just wanting to know if a FMIC will perform properly at least as well as the stock one

not unless youre fond of lag

chowder31 · 03-27-2005, 06:28 PM

if thats the only thing your modding, your performance will hinder because of the longer tubing. Like Bruce says, your gonna get to know the meaning of lag pretty fast.

JJ18Sniper · 03-27-2005, 06:39 PM

Now what hood do you plan on running there? The RS hood is much heavier then ours... so what's it going to be? CF?

dennis72 · 03-28-2005, 07:10 AM

you'll need a aftermarket front bumper to fit your FMIC.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 03-28-2005, 07:24 AM

not with an aps fmic

keyser_soze · 03-28-2005, 08:30 AM

money to buy turbo and injectors

IGOT12 · 03-28-2005, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chowder31

if thats the only thing your modding, your performance will hinder because of the longer tubing. Like Bruce says, your gonna get to know the meaning of lag pretty fast.

Thanks Bruce and chowder. I guess I'm waiting.

I Really want to get rid of the hood scoop and rear spoiler. I want a total sleeper. Debadged and all.

JJ18Sniper I was planning on a CF hood, but I will spray it instead of going black on white.

Thanks all!

Dan

TreyS · 03-28-2005, 10:30 AM

You can run most FMIC with your OEM bumper, just have to trim it.

I'd get a turbo back exhaust first.

GetterDragun · 03-28-2005, 05:23 PM

It's great how everyone is talking from "experience". You can get like an Injen FMIC and you will not notice lag at all. If you get the APS DR750, you might notice small lag...nothing like if you were running a bigger turbo. The stock top mount sucks. I don't care about people saying "Oh, it can support 400 hp", yea, it supports 400 hp in 30 degree weather with ice packs surrounding the car. I would lose consistant 3 tenths of a second once that intercooler got hot. So if you are worried about the slight possibility of the car spooling a hundred rpm later, you'll lose a lot more with the stock top mount.

Now if you want a good all around FMIC that you can use with your stock setup, get the Perrin.

Ol'SaltyBastard · 03-30-2005, 04:22 AM

Well, you will certainly need a different intake, as you cannot run the stock with a FMIC.

03-27-2005, 06:16 AM	#1
IGOT12 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 33 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Car=2005 STI Can I get a FMIC for 1st perf mod? If not... What would be the must have mods in order for a FMIC to cause no ill side effects? Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-27-2005, 08:10 AM	#3
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,318 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	RE: Re: Spreading the Easter Love front mount is pretty far down on the "what should i do first" list, like JJ said the only thing that would make the front mount worth it is a new (bigger)turbo. there are a million threads on what a good first mod is, but i'd go with tbe and accessport.

03-27-2005, 09:34 AM	#5
IGOT12 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 33 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: Is it this easy?(new turbo, injec., FP, tune) OK that makes sense, I understand I don't NEED a FMIC, and that it won't be a power adder, but I am trying to get rid of the STI hood and wing. So a FMIC will allow me to get a scoopless hood. So I am just wanting to know if a FMIC will perform properly at least as well as the stock one for now. Thanks Dan

03-28-2005, 07:10 AM	#9
dennis72 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 25 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: NEW 2006 STi pics from Japan - March 28th! you'll need a aftermarket front bumper to fit your FMIC.

03-28-2005, 05:23 PM	#14
GetterDragun Professional STI Driver Posts: 418 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: 7.861@188mph It's great how everyone is talking from "experience". You can get like an Injen FMIC and you will not notice lag at all. If you get the APS DR750, you might notice small lag...nothing like if you were running a bigger turbo. The stock top mount sucks. I don't care about people saying "Oh, it can support 400 hp", yea, it supports 400 hp in 30 degree weather with ice packs surrounding the car. I would lose consistant 3 tenths of a second once that intercooler got hot. So if you are worried about the slight possibility of the car spooling a hundred rpm later, you'll lose a lot more with the stock top mount. Now if you want a good all around FMIC that you can use with your stock setup, get the Perrin.

03-27-2005, 08:04 AM	#2
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,591 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Bigger turbo. Otherwise the FMIC really isn't necessary.

03-27-2005, 06:28 PM	#7
chowder31 Professional STI Driver Location: WI Posts: 433 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	if thats the only thing your modding, your performance will hinder because of the longer tubing. Like Bruce says, your gonna get to know the meaning of lag pretty fast.

03-27-2005, 06:39 PM	#8
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,591 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Now what hood do you plan on running there? The RS hood is much heavier then ours... so what's it going to be? CF?

03-28-2005, 07:24 AM	#10
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,841 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	not with an aps fmic

03-28-2005, 08:30 AM	#11
keyser_soze Professional STI Racer Car: WRB, 2005 STi Posts: 673 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	money to buy turbo and injectors

03-28-2005, 10:30 AM	#13
TreyS Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Track Day! Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,432 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	You can run most FMIC with your OEM bumper, just have to trim it. I'd get a turbo back exhaust first.

03-30-2005, 04:22 AM	#15
Ol'SaltyBastard Spec C Club Car: 1983 Mercedes Benz 3 Location: N. Kentucky/Cinci Posts: 1,464 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, you will certainly need a different intake, as you cannot run the stock with a FMIC. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.