New e-bay FMIC...not made from Burmese Soda cans. - Page 171

MY EJ20T · 10-14-2010, 12:10 PM

Yall are just a bunch of goo bags sitting there yapping about a danggun air radiator for yer ricer cars. TMIC FTW

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vms150 · 10-14-2010, 01:03 PM

and heat soak ftl

breezeby · 01-04-2011, 07:57 PM

Any 07 wrx installed pics or problems? Since ther is only one threaded hole on the bottom. Just wondering wht the option is for the core to bolt up to on the bottom?

BlaKKStaRR · 01-13-2011, 02:48 PM

I just installed this on my car about a week ago.

2007 WRX TR

Fitment was great!! Since there was only one hole on the bottom for the IC, i just grabbed another bolt and threaded it into the non threaded hole, and all is well!

breezeby · 01-13-2011, 04:14 PM

how big was the bolt

BlaKKStaRR · 01-14-2011, 04:27 PM

Idk thread pitch and all, but it really didn't matter since it wasn't threaded lol it was about an inch and a half long

801_STi · 01-25-2011, 04:55 PM

problem taken care of..

801_STi · 01-27-2011, 12:41 AM

also taken care of.

cpunlamd · 01-27-2011, 09:10 PM

Wow! The Ebay FMIC is going on strong!

BlaKKStaRR · 01-28-2011, 12:07 PM

Hell yeah it is.

Still doing good over here after about three weeks!

No leaks, great fitment.

Also did some logging, and for some reason after going to the FMIC my MAF is reading that its pulling in about 60 g/s more than before, injector duty cycle went up a good amount, but also that I'm running a tad leaner.

Just assuming from the dense as cold air that was going on, causing the ECU to dump more fuel (Higher Injector Duty Cycle), but it still not being enough since I'm getting in about 290 g/s of air lol so its still bit leaner.

Tune is next on the menu, after larger injectors - looks like theyre maxed!

chlnOrSlpn? · 02-02-2011, 05:33 PM

Well I own a WRX now and this is probably my 3rd or 4th SSAC type FMIC. it's a GMS FMIC, with Aluminum piping but same basic design. I made it work with my APS 65 intake...

Getting tuned soon, well see how this performs. My SSAC intercoolers always performed well on my 30R STi.

801_STi · 02-14-2011, 03:42 PM

just installed mine with the perrin blow thru. awesome kit. went in with no problems. it was really easy. had to cut a lil more outta an 07 bumper than i wouldve like but its all good.

sidenote: if you use the perrin blo thru you'll most likely lose your fogs. im sure you could make something work but as of right now i had to take my fogs out.

ZAG_WRX · 02-14-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chlnOrSlpn?

Well I own a WRX now and this is probably my 3rd or 4th SSAC type FMIC. it's a GMS FMIC, with Aluminum piping but same basic design. I made it work with my APS 65 intake...

Getting tuned soon, well see how this performs. My SSAC intercoolers always performed well on my 30R STi.

What did you have to do in order to make it work with the APS intake?

badmammajamma · 10-19-2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboothman

Wow, I am amazed that people are still buying this garbage. Some people never learn...

2 years an not a complaint here runs good.

jackansi · 10-19-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badmammajamma

2 years an not a complaint here runs good.

Mine's been on since early 2006.. without a single issue... Even came with 2 extra couplers and 3 extra t-bolt clamps. I have yet to find higher quality couplers than what came with my SSAC kit for use with other projects.

Rene2.5RS · 10-22-2012, 09:27 AM

My WRX has been running this setup for years and I have since sold the car and it is still running it. Only had one t-bolt clamp break on me the entire time, which was likely because I used a pneumatic ratchet to tighten all of them

MMY MSL · 10-30-2012, 02:06 PM

Where are people buying these FMICs these days? I'm not finding any crazy ebay deals anymore...

All4bSpinnin · 10-30-2012, 04:16 PM

just an FYI to all... my friend recently got in an accident and since he had a FMIC which required the removal of his crash bar, the damage was much more significant than it should have been.

Long story short, insurance covered the repairs but little did anyone know, the crash damaged the water pump causing the car to overheat and warp the heads/block. The insurance co found out about the removed bumper beam and told him to screw off when he asked to have the engine rebuilt. He had to cover the entire engine rebuild out of pocket.

So, let this be a lesson to anyone here thinking about getting a fmic... KEEP YOUR CRASH BAR or have a nice solid/sturdy one fabricated because not having one will cost you... and that aluminum bracket holding the intercooler is NOT a solid bracket.

the end

All4bSpinnin · 10-30-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMY MSL

Where are people buying these FMICs these days? I'm not finding any crazy ebay deals anymore...

I've installed a few of these things despite my disapproval. Each time they fit like ****

funk32 · 10-30-2012, 04:45 PM

when I installed mine 3 years ago, I had no issues at all. I no longe have it due to going rotated.

MMY MSL · 10-31-2012, 12:01 PM

I'm looking to put this on a salvage title 2002 forester S with bull bars, hopefully those would soak up most of the front end damage in the event of a gnarly crash.

WRXSteye20008 · 10-31-2012, 11:22 PM

If you look at the first post you will see a link to the website they are still being sold at. Also fill out your profile.

MMY MSL · 11-01-2012, 12:10 PM

Already got contact from XS power about pricing, and will likely be buying from them. SSAC lists them for $550 + 50 shipped on their website now, and their ebay store doesn't have any shown. Thanks for the input, I will fill out my profile.

xspj · 11-16-2012, 06:26 PM

Wow, great thread! We are still offering these kits for WRX/STI's. If you have any questions or would like pricing or to place an order, the fastest way to get ahold of us is by email - xspowerj@gmail.com

01-25-2011, 04:55 PM	#4257
801_STi Scooby Specialist Member#: 200756 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: UT Vehicle: 07 yellow clearbra swp sti "Pearl"	problem taken care of.. Last edited by 801_STi; 01-27-2011 at 12:40 AM.

01-27-2011, 12:41 AM	#4258
801_STi Scooby Specialist Member#: 200756 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: UT Vehicle: 07 yellow clearbra swp sti "Pearl"	also taken care of. Last edited by 801_STi; 01-27-2011 at 12:51 AM.

02-02-2011, 05:33 PM	#4261
chlnOrSlpn? Scooby Specialist Member#: 97785 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2005 WRX Stg 2 EFI Logics/CTSUBIE	Well I own a WRX now and this is probably my 3rd or 4th SSAC type FMIC. it's a GMS FMIC, with Aluminum piping but same basic design. I made it work with my APS 65 intake... Getting tuned soon, well see how this performs. My SSAC intercoolers always performed well on my 30R STi. Last edited by chlnOrSlpn?; 02-02-2011 at 05:39 PM.

10-30-2012, 04:45 PM	#4270
funk32 Scooby Newbie Member#: 245787 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Canada Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	when I installed mine 3 years ago, I had no issues at all. I no longe have it due to going rotated. Last edited by funk32; 10-30-2012 at 04:55 PM.

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10-14-2010, 12:10 PM	#4251
MY EJ20T Scooby Specialist Member#: 133324 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Beautiful Lancaster, Va Vehicle: 2002 MBP Stg 2 Rally MBP	Yall are just a bunch of goo bags sitting there yapping about a danggun air radiator for yer ricer cars. TMIC FTW * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-14-2010, 01:03 PM	#4252
vms150 Scooby Specialist Member#: 172917 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southeastern, Massachusetts Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	and heat soak ftl

01-04-2011, 07:57 PM	#4253
breezeby Scooby Specialist Member#: 132658 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: jacksonville Vehicle: 07 TR vf39ed RomRaided!!!! Oh Yeah!!	Any 07 wrx installed pics or problems? Since ther is only one threaded hole on the bottom. Just wondering wht the option is for the core to bolt up to on the bottom?

01-13-2011, 02:48 PM	#4254
BlaKKStaRR Scooby Newbie Member#: 133325 Join Date: Nov 2006 Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR OBP	I just installed this on my car about a week ago. 2007 WRX TR Fitment was great!! Since there was only one hole on the bottom for the IC, i just grabbed another bolt and threaded it into the non threaded hole, and all is well!

01-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#4255
breezeby Scooby Specialist Member#: 132658 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: jacksonville Vehicle: 07 TR vf39ed RomRaided!!!! Oh Yeah!!	how big was the bolt

01-14-2011, 04:27 PM	#4256
BlaKKStaRR Scooby Newbie Member#: 133325 Join Date: Nov 2006 Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR OBP	Idk thread pitch and all, but it really didn't matter since it wasn't threaded lol it was about an inch and a half long

01-27-2011, 09:10 PM	#4259
cpunlamd Scooby Specialist Member#: 151360 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Eagleville, PA Vehicle: 2007 STI RIP 2010 EvoX-sold / 2010 GTR	Wow! The Ebay FMIC is going on strong!

01-28-2011, 12:07 PM	#4260
BlaKKStaRR Scooby Newbie Member#: 133325 Join Date: Nov 2006 Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR OBP	Hell yeah it is. Still doing good over here after about three weeks! No leaks, great fitment. Also did some logging, and for some reason after going to the FMIC my MAF is reading that its pulling in about 60 g/s more than before, injector duty cycle went up a good amount, but also that I'm running a tad leaner. Just assuming from the dense as cold air that was going on, causing the ECU to dump more fuel (Higher Injector Duty Cycle), but it still not being enough since I'm getting in about 290 g/s of air lol so its still bit leaner. Tune is next on the menu, after larger injectors - looks like theyre maxed!

02-14-2011, 03:42 PM	#4262
801_STi Scooby Specialist Member#: 200756 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: UT Vehicle: 07 yellow clearbra swp sti "Pearl"	just installed mine with the perrin blow thru. awesome kit. went in with no problems. it was really easy. had to cut a lil more outta an 07 bumper than i wouldve like but its all good. sidenote: if you use the perrin blo thru you'll most likely lose your fogs. im sure you could make something work but as of right now i had to take my fogs out.

10-22-2012, 09:27 AM	#4266
Rene2.5RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 4574 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wolcott, CT Vehicle: 2011 Legacy 2.5i LMT Silver	My WRX has been running this setup for years and I have since sold the car and it is still running it. Only had one t-bolt clamp break on me the entire time, which was likely because I used a pneumatic ratchet to tighten all of them

10-30-2012, 02:06 PM	#4267
MMY MSL Scooby Newbie Member#: 335135 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 2002 Forester S Blue Ridge Pearl	Where are people buying these FMICs these days? I'm not finding any crazy ebay deals anymore...

10-30-2012, 04:16 PM	#4268
All4bSpinnin Scooby Guru Member#: 99102 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jax, FL Vehicle: 08 Corvette Z06 problem Traction?	just an FYI to all... my friend recently got in an accident and since he had a FMIC which required the removal of his crash bar, the damage was much more significant than it should have been. Long story short, insurance covered the repairs but little did anyone know, the crash damaged the water pump causing the car to overheat and warp the heads/block. The insurance co found out about the removed bumper beam and told him to screw off when he asked to have the engine rebuilt. He had to cover the entire engine rebuild out of pocket. So, let this be a lesson to anyone here thinking about getting a fmic... KEEP YOUR CRASH BAR or have a nice solid/sturdy one fabricated because not having one will cost you... and that aluminum bracket holding the intercooler is NOT a solid bracket. the end

10-31-2012, 12:01 PM	#4271
MMY MSL Scooby Newbie Member#: 335135 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 2002 Forester S Blue Ridge Pearl	I'm looking to put this on a salvage title 2002 forester S with bull bars, hopefully those would soak up most of the front end damage in the event of a gnarly crash.

10-31-2012, 11:22 PM	#4272
WRXSteye20008 Scooby Specialist Member#: 175565 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 2005 STI CGM Built 351whp/368tq	If you look at the first post you will see a link to the website they are still being sold at. Also fill out your profile.

11-01-2012, 12:10 PM	#4273
MMY MSL Scooby Newbie Member#: 335135 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 2002 Forester S Blue Ridge Pearl	Already got contact from XS power about pricing, and will likely be buying from them. SSAC lists them for $550 + 50 shipped on their website now, and their ebay store doesn't have any shown. Thanks for the input, I will fill out my profile.

11-16-2012, 06:26 PM	#4274
xspj Scooby Newbie Member#: 336571 Join Date: Oct 2012	Wow, great thread! We are still offering these kits for WRX/STI's. If you have any questions or would like pricing or to place an order, the fastest way to get ahold of us is by email - xspowerj@gmail.com

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