Timeless 05 gt30r STI - HKS Kansai Diffuser, Carbon Couture Roof Spoiler p28 NEW PICS - Page 7

JustinH · 10-14-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMELESS

Sunny California...its getting a bit colder now though

I KNEW IT! Your car looks awsome - Yah its freaking freezing right now. Like high 60's during the day, i know i sound like an idiot but thats pretty cold where i live.

TIMELESS · 10-17-2006, 03:00 PM

^^^ Totally, but when you say 60s its more like 69 degrees

CreoWRX · 10-17-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMELESS

^^^ Totally, but when you say 60s its more like 69 degrees

Nice car.

I just got back from L.A., where it was t-shirt weather for me. I got off the plane at SFO, and I was pretty cold - low 60s instead of high 60s is a big difference.

-Mike-

TIMELESS · 10-17-2006, 10:46 PM

You sir, have a great looking Leggy. I've seen yours here and there and it has a clean looking setup.

CreoWRX · 10-17-2006, 11:27 PM

Thanks... Just trying to get the tuning finished and I'll be all done.

-Mike-

JKonquer · 10-17-2006, 11:40 PM

so there is not way you could have used your K&n intake? even with the samco intake hose?

JKonquer · 10-17-2006, 11:42 PM

also was the installation on fmic hard?

CreoWRX · 10-18-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JKonquer

so there is not way you could have used your K&n intake? even with the samco intake hose?

If you're talking about the K&N Typhoon intake, it fits without the heatshield;

The 70mm CAI provides a little more resolution when tuning.

-Mike-

JKonquer · 10-18-2006, 01:39 AM

that's awesome, so i can keep the intake and the intake duct. thanks mike!
does 5 and 7 series aps fmic have same piping? jsut the core is different?
whats different really? does it make that much of difference in two?

ScoobyInc · 10-18-2006, 01:42 AM

What do you use to clean your engine bay?

CreoWRX · 10-18-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JKonquer

that's awesome, so i can keep the intake and the intake duct. thanks mike!
does 5 and 7 series aps fmic have same piping? jsut the core is different?
whats different really? does it make that much of difference in two?

I'm pretty sure they use the same piping, but you can contact APS to verify. I would have rather had the DR525, as the DR725 was overkill for my TD06H-20G. However, back when I had my STi, the 725 was the only one available. I think that if you run a 49lb. wheel or less, you'll be fine with the 525. Anything bigger, and I'd probably use the 725.

-Mike-

TIMELESS · 10-18-2006, 01:52 PM

^^^ what he said

I preordered one of the first batches of dr525s coming into the states but after reevaluating my power goals i realized that the dr725 was more ideal for my situation. It's also a couple hundred more in price but the piece can handle a lot more hp.

I've never installed a FMIC before so I had to take it one step at a time checking each step twice. I think doing it again will be much faster. All of the steps that required cutting (chassis and bumper) made me a little nervous but that feeling goes away after the first cut. Sawzall and dremel are your friends.

The K&N Typhoon looked like it was going to be tight after angling it down so I just opted to go for the 70mm CAI after talking with my tuner. I didn't want to cut any corners with this project plus the hissing of the Typhoon was getting to me on long trips. The typhoon was pretty good in terms of function though.

Using the Samco intake hose was just an afterthought. Originally I used the regular intake hose but it didn't feel/look right after seeing how APS used a silicone coupler with their turbo inlet kit to reduce turbulence. The Samco intake hose comes extra long so cutting it is required to properly fit. A hand saw and some elbow grease is all that's needed. Remember to rinse out tube after cutting because there will be a lot of silicone debris.

I just regularly wipe down the engine bay whenever I have time. For places with oil I use Simple Green. I use a damp microfiber towel to remove dirt then another microfiber towel to buff out the IC piping and stuff like that because regular towels tend to be a bit abrasive making swirlmarks (which I hate).

JKonquer · 10-18-2006, 03:03 PM

awesome write up thanks for the info.

so wuld you say dr525 won't able to handle like gt30r? it seems like there isn't that much of difference between 5 and 7 as for the size. and i've seen small txs fmic handle more than 500whp. so is the 7 series really necessary?

TIMELESS · 10-18-2006, 04:30 PM

The dr525 should be fine with a regular 30r setup. People even use TMICs with their 30r. But since my last setup was a DB 20G with stock topmount, I didn't want to deal with heatsoak again. From what I understand, the main differences is that the 525 offers more surface area than the 725 but the 725 holds a greater volume of ~200 cubic inches so basically you're paying 1 per cubic inch of cooling

In retrospect, the weight of the 725 box shipped to my house was pretty damn heavy.

JKonquer · 10-19-2006, 08:32 PM

also do you know if aps fmic work with perrin rotated 30r kit?

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TIMELESS Spec C Club Car: 05 GT30R STI Fav Mod: HKS Kansai Diffuser Location: C.A. Posts: 1,141 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	^^^ Totally, but when you say 60s its more like 69 degrees

10-17-2006, 10:46 PM	#94
TIMELESS Spec C Club Car: 05 GT30R STI Fav Mod: HKS Kansai Diffuser Location: C.A. Posts: 1,141 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	You sir, have a great looking Leggy. I've seen yours here and there and it has a clean looking setup.

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CreoWRX Grassroots STI Racer Location: San Francisco, CA & Pacif Posts: 510 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks... Just trying to get the tuning finished and I'll be all done. -Mike-

10-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#96
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,159 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	so there is not way you could have used your K&n intake? even with the samco intake hose?

10-17-2006, 11:42 PM	#97
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,159 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	also was the installation on fmic hard?

10-18-2006, 01:39 AM	#99
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,159 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	that's awesome, so i can keep the intake and the intake duct. thanks mike! does 5 and 7 series aps fmic have same piping? jsut the core is different? whats different really? does it make that much of difference in two?

10-18-2006, 01:42 AM	#100
ScoobyInc Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 Subaru STi Location: Upstate NY Posts: 524 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	What do you use to clean your engine bay?

10-18-2006, 01:52 PM	#102
TIMELESS Spec C Club Car: 05 GT30R STI Fav Mod: HKS Kansai Diffuser Location: C.A. Posts: 1,141 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	^^^ what he said I preordered one of the first batches of dr525s coming into the states but after reevaluating my power goals i realized that the dr725 was more ideal for my situation. It's also a couple hundred more in price but the piece can handle a lot more hp. I've never installed a FMIC before so I had to take it one step at a time checking each step twice. I think doing it again will be much faster. All of the steps that required cutting (chassis and bumper) made me a little nervous but that feeling goes away after the first cut. Sawzall and dremel are your friends. The K&N Typhoon looked like it was going to be tight after angling it down so I just opted to go for the 70mm CAI after talking with my tuner. I didn't want to cut any corners with this project plus the hissing of the Typhoon was getting to me on long trips. The typhoon was pretty good in terms of function though. Using the Samco intake hose was just an afterthought. Originally I used the regular intake hose but it didn't feel/look right after seeing how APS used a silicone coupler with their turbo inlet kit to reduce turbulence. The Samco intake hose comes extra long so cutting it is required to properly fit. A hand saw and some elbow grease is all that's needed. Remember to rinse out tube after cutting because there will be a lot of silicone debris. I just regularly wipe down the engine bay whenever I have time. For places with oil I use Simple Green. I use a damp microfiber towel to remove dirt then another microfiber towel to buff out the IC piping and stuff like that because regular towels tend to be a bit abrasive making swirlmarks (which I hate).

10-18-2006, 03:03 PM	#103
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,159 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	awesome write up thanks for the info. so wuld you say dr525 won't able to handle like gt30r? it seems like there isn't that much of difference between 5 and 7 as for the size. and i've seen small txs fmic handle more than 500whp. so is the 7 series really necessary?

10-18-2006, 04:30 PM	#104
TIMELESS Spec C Club Car: 05 GT30R STI Fav Mod: HKS Kansai Diffuser Location: C.A. Posts: 1,141 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	The dr525 should be fine with a regular 30r setup. People even use TMICs with their 30r. But since my last setup was a DB 20G with stock topmount, I didn't want to deal with heatsoak again. From what I understand, the main differences is that the 525 offers more surface area than the 725 but the 725 holds a greater volume of ~200 cubic inches so basically you're paying 1 per cubic inch of cooling In retrospect, the weight of the 725 box shipped to my house was pretty damn heavy.