Switching out twin-high-flows for OBX FMIC?
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Not if you plan on using a BOV because a BOV wont work.... a BOV is for Turbo's and a BYPASS Valve is for SC setups.....
And dont even try and reuse the POS they sent with the kit... for one its a POS and for two it wont fit.
And dont even try and reuse the POS they sent with the kit... for one its a POS and for two it wont fit.
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Are there any other options for by pass valves? I wished that the Vortech mondo valve came in different colors instead of just satin and highly polished. The ATI unit is just overkill and too pricey.
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I agree with Kyle, do it yourself and have some fun learning new skills and saving cash at the same time.
I've done 2 FMIC kits and its easy to do the first time and cake to do the second time. I had a few write ups on em here on 'tech, but the pics should be long gone by now. Once you get the nose off the car it's easy to see how your routing will go.
4inch thick FMIC's can be found for under 300 bucks on ebay and yes they are the same ones that are sold by vendors on the boards. I got mine from XO XO racing(or something like that) for 265..
performance-curve.com is where you can find SS tubing for 39 bucks for the ones Kyle listed.
High temp silicone, should still give discounts on silicone for 'tech members
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I've done 2 FMIC kits and its easy to do the first time and cake to do the second time. I had a few write ups on em here on 'tech, but the pics should be long gone by now. Once you get the nose off the car it's easy to see how your routing will go.
4inch thick FMIC's can be found for under 300 bucks on ebay and yes they are the same ones that are sold by vendors on the boards. I got mine from XO XO racing(or something like that) for 265..
performance-curve.com is where you can find SS tubing for 39 bucks for the ones Kyle listed.
High temp silicone, should still give discounts on silicone for 'tech members
LS1TECHdisc is the code I use.
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Also check www.turbohoses.com. They are good quality and much cheaper than Turbonetics.
The crossbar clamps (T-clamps) can be bought at any hydraulic supply house for under $3 each.
Jim
The crossbar clamps (T-clamps) can be bought at any hydraulic supply house for under $3 each.
Jim
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I have searched the site several times and have found no answers on this topic. So my questions are:
Will there be a pressure drop from switching to a FMIC(24x12x4) and ditching the ati twins on a low pressure system(5-7 psi)??
Will there be a performance increase(lower iat's and maybe gain a couple of pound of boost)??
Will there be a pressure drop from switching to a FMIC(24x12x4) and ditching the ati twins on a low pressure system(5-7 psi)??
Will there be a performance increase(lower iat's and maybe gain a couple of pound of boost)??
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Ive been toying with the notion of doing a FMIC on my setup also. Mine has the twin 4 1/2 IC's. Has anyone done it? How did it turn out?
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Hard numbers? I ditched my twin 3.5" and went with a 3" FMIC. Traps increased from 127mph to 132mph on cold days, 124-125mph to 129-130mph on hot days. I also picked up a consistent 2/10ths in the quarter.
I'm running a P-1SC-1 @ 13psi. My boost didn't increase as the head unit is maxed.
The FMIC is one of the best ancillary mods I've ever done for my Procharger system.
I'm running a P-1SC-1 @ 13psi. My boost didn't increase as the head unit is maxed.
The FMIC is one of the best ancillary mods I've ever done for my Procharger system.