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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Was running 10lbs from a STS kit today for a full 3rd/4th gear pass and the highest intake temp was 69 degree's It is about 48-52 degree's outside.That is pretty damn impressive for a $250 intercooler.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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i am glad to hear a good update on the OBX, because i bought one also and need some positive reinforcement, i am still putting my kit together, so i don't have any real world testing yet.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Very Coool (pun intended)

How much did the supporting intercooler hardware cost?
I need one of these things!
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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And where did you get the hardware from ?
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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would you be interested in fabbing some hardware to make these STS kits FMIC compatible, pipes, clamps etc... If so, I'd def be interested!
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Was running 10lbs from a STS kit today for a full 3rd/4th gear pass and the highest intake temp was 69 degree's It is about 48-52 degree's outside.That is pretty damn impressive for a $250 intercooler.
Glad to see that all of us OBX FMIC guys are seeing the same excellent results. Best mod I've done to the car besides the SDCE set up
J
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks for the numbers... looks good.
I only see it for $275 plus $25 for shipping on ebay... is there anywhere to get it for $250 still?

Thanks
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by frcefed98
Glad to see that all of us OBX FMIC guys are seeing the same excellent results. Best mod I've done to the car besides the SDCE set up
J

Same here jer.....
I believe in the end mine came to about $900 for everything....
3" SS piping was $140
2- 2' sections of 3" HTS $60
Transitions, T-bolts clamps were about $175 or so
Tial 50MM BOV $240
So $615 for those parts plus the say $300 for the IC.....
Im not sure but i you might still be able to find alot of the piping and stuff on Ebay.
I love mine and did it all myslef with they help of my friend and his dad.
http://itlxlr8.homestead.com/Fmicinstall.html


Kyle
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Kyle you should paint those pipes the same green as the car.

For a little Bling Bling
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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My FMIC similar to the OBX will be delivered this Friday. I Purchased it on eBay for $209.99 + $40 for shipping. Heres the link http://64.4.36.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_l...m%3d7931450097
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Kyle you should paint those pipes the same green as the car.

For a little Bling Bling

Thats a good idea Heath........ Im going to look into that after i switch out the BOV to a new Bypass.
Kyle
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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Well if decide to change the car around next yr maybe I'll go 6ltr heads/arp h. bolts and a STS kit/OBX and a tighter verter with a turbo cam That would be badass and streetable to the hilt.

Now all I need is 10 grand to do it...
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