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Old 02-19-2006, 11:57 AM
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Look for the crack. Has this happened to anyone else? How much will another one of these cost? Is there a FMIC kit for a Trans am other than Synergys $1500 one? Might as well do it now right.
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Old 02-19-2006, 12:01 PM
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just have it rewelded for $20 bucks.
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Curious what kind of boost were you running, before the crack. As stated just have it welded, I think a new one is about 160.00.
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Reweld it, then start gathering parts for a FMIC conversion!

Ebay FMIC $210 shipped
Piping $140 shipped
Couplers $xxx shipped (Hi-Temp Silicone)
Clamps $xx shipped
Steel for custom FMIc bracket $20

This is much less money than what that kit costs.

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Just reweld it, no reason to buy a new IC just because of that.
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unless you wanted performance gains, id get the FMIC
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I'll probably just weld it for now. I have been trying to get this thing back up and running from my rebuild for months now so I really don't want anymore delays. The fmic will be in my future....
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Originally Posted by 618HAWK
Curious what kind of boost were you running, before the crack.
I was only running 8-9 pounds of boost! then it dropped to around 4-5
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We will be coming out shortly with our own front mount intercooler assembly, just waiting on our custom mandrel bent piping to show up. I am going to try to price it around $850.00, complete with all silicon adapters. Bob
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Let me know when you get it ready. I would be very interested
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Will do. Bob
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
We will be coming out shortly with our own front mount intercooler assembly, just waiting on our custom mandrel bent piping to show up. I am going to try to price it around $850.00, complete with all silicon adapters. Bob
Oooh, oooh, me too Bob!




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