Is going FMIC a good idea?

STIstud2k7 · 05-31-2008, 11:31 PM

I plan on going upgraded with a gt30r soon. Is it ok if i get a fmic now, will I barely make any power? Also, is it ok for me to get a ebay fmic b/c I was looking at the turboxs fmic and its around 1,000. I can't afford that much so do you guys think that i can get a ebay fmic with all the intercooler piping and the size that will fit 07 STi's? Also when getting a fmic kit, it says to get a short ram intake which I have, is that necessary for all fmic?

It says in the description - Turbo XS - WRX, STi, EVO SRT4, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Turbo, Turbocharged

**04STiguy79** · 05-31-2008, 11:37 PM

Yes, check out CSSPerformance if you are on a budget and still want Quality products. If you are going with a 30r I would advise a bigger TMIC or FMIC, With the FMIC you will get practically no heat soak :http://www.iwsti.com/forums/vendor-a...mance-com.html

**04STiguy79** · 05-31-2008, 11:39 PM

No Ebay, No No No....Do not even waste your money

**Cr8zyJAP07** · 06-01-2008, 12:10 AM

idk about ebay but if your gonna upgrade to a gt30 then it would be a good idea. i just say put everything on at one time.

stiboost21 · 06-01-2008, 01:42 AM

haven't heard too much about ebay brands and was looking into FMIC too so inputs would be appreciated.

***jnprn2003*** · 06-01-2008, 04:48 AM

SSAC intercooler kits are cheap and a lot of peopl on here have em.
Intercooler / FMIC Kits Performance Racing Products for International Sales from SSAutochrome Inc.

LSE · 06-01-2008, 06:00 AM

check out wolfsplayer journal. he runs a fmic on a vf39.

***Szumita*** · 06-01-2008, 06:02 AM

just put everything on @ once.

ninjaboy76 · 06-01-2008, 09:39 AM

If you want to mod for a larger turbo you would be better off just buying the parts as you get the money, and stock piling them until you have everything. Also, you probably need to make sure you can afford to do a turbo upgrade. Its a significant cost, and you also have to consider the possiblities of any mechanical failures down the road due to the upgrade. Can you afford to have your car down for months at a time if you need to have the motor rebuilt? Can you afford to have the motor rebuilt or replaced? Just some food for thought.

STIstud2k7 · 06-01-2008, 10:58 AM

So when I get a fmic, I won't get heat soaked, right?

WESTI · 06-01-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04STiguy79

Yes, check out CSSPerformance if you are on a budget and still want Quality products. If you are going with a 30r I would advise a bigger TMIC or FMIC, With the FMIC you will get practically no heat soak :http://www.iwsti.com/forums/vendor-a...mance-com.html

Be careful with the CSS performance one. I paid for mine 2 wed. ago and its still not here. U should read the nasioc vendor review area

STIstud2k7 · 06-01-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04STiguy79

Yes, check out CSSPerformance if you are on a budget and still want Quality products. If you are going with a 30r I would advise a bigger TMIC or FMIC, With the FMIC you will get practically no heat soak :http://www.iwsti.com/forums/vendor-a...mance-com.html

The FMIC kit comes with stainless steel or aluminum pipping. Which is better? Also what is a BPV that comes with the kit?

STIstud2k7 · 06-01-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WESTI

Be careful with the CSS performance one. I paid for mine 2 wed. ago and its still not here. U should read the nasioc vendor review area

Ya, I just read about in the post.

meffie · 06-01-2008, 02:16 PM

Go for fmic if your gonna drop that kinda turbo on.

Mod Rule #1 You get what you pay for

Mod Rule #2 Be prepared to pay if your gonna play (have money set aside for a motor just in case)

32k car, $200 fmic...not worth the risk :P

wrbsti666 · 06-01-2008, 02:25 PM

keep an eye out for a used aps fmic or something.

05-31-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
04STiguy79 Gold Member Car: 04 Platnm Silvr STi Fav Mod: GT35R 450+WHP Pump No Meth Location: MD,BASC Club,Team Agile Posts: 819 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? No Ebay, No No No....Do not even waste your money

06-01-2008, 12:10 AM	#4
Cr8zyJAP07 Gold Member Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: 57maximum t/a, Nur spec-R, invidia v2.... Location: Bushkill, PA Posts: 1,031 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? idk about ebay but if your gonna upgrade to a gt30 then it would be a good idea. i just say put everything on at one time.

06-01-2008, 01:42 AM	#5
stiboost21 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi SWP Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 136 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? haven't heard too much about ebay brands and was looking into FMIC too so inputs would be appreciated.

06-01-2008, 04:48 AM	#6
*jnprn2003* The Stig II Car: 07 STi, 07 Speed 3.. Fav Mod: EFI Logics tune Location: The Ocean State Posts: 2,131 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? SSAC intercooler kits are cheap and a lot of peopl on here have em. Intercooler / FMIC Kits Performance Racing Products for International Sales from SSAutochrome Inc.

06-01-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 849 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? check out wolfsplayer journal. he runs a fmic on a vf39.

05-31-2008, 11:31 PM	#1
STIstud2k7 STI Driver Car: Blue w Gold 07 WRX S Fav Mod: Tune Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 245 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Is going FMIC a good idea? I plan on going upgraded with a gt30r soon. Is it ok if i get a fmic now, will I barely make any power? Also, is it ok for me to get a ebay fmic b/c I was looking at the turboxs fmic and its around 1,000. I can't afford that much so do you guys think that i can get a ebay fmic with all the intercooler piping and the size that will fit 07 STi's? Also when getting a fmic kit, it says to get a short ram intake which I have, is that necessary for all fmic? It says in the description - Turbo XS - WRX, STi, EVO SRT4, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Turbo, Turbocharged This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-31-2008, 11:37 PM	#2
04STiguy79 Gold Member Car: 04 Platnm Silvr STi Fav Mod: GT35R 450+WHP Pump No Meth Location: MD,BASC Club,Team Agile Posts: 819 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? Yes, check out CSSPerformance if you are on a budget and still want Quality products. If you are going with a 30r I would advise a bigger TMIC or FMIC, With the FMIC you will get practically no heat soak :http://www.iwsti.com/forums/vendor-a...mance-com.html

06-01-2008, 06:02 AM	#8
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,732 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? just put everything on @ once.

06-01-2008, 09:39 AM	#9
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,434 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? If you want to mod for a larger turbo you would be better off just buying the parts as you get the money, and stock piling them until you have everything. Also, you probably need to make sure you can afford to do a turbo upgrade. Its a significant cost, and you also have to consider the possiblities of any mechanical failures down the road due to the upgrade. Can you afford to have your car down for months at a time if you need to have the motor rebuilt? Can you afford to have the motor rebuilt or replaced? Just some food for thought.

06-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
STIstud2k7 STI Driver Car: Blue w Gold 07 WRX S Fav Mod: Tune Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 245 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? So when I get a fmic, I won't get heat soaked, right?

06-01-2008, 02:16 PM	#14
meffie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STi, Evo X Fav Mod: Dom 3r Location: Farmington, NM Posts: 550 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? Go for fmic if your gonna drop that kinda turbo on. Mod Rule #1 You get what you pay for Mod Rule #2 Be prepared to pay if your gonna play (have money set aside for a motor just in case) 32k car, $200 fmic...not worth the risk :P

06-01-2008, 02:25 PM	#15
wrbsti666 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 wrb STi Fav Mod: prodrive round tip/black bbs's Location: amesbury ma Posts: 61 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Is going FMIC a good idea? keep an eye out for a used aps fmic or something. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.