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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dane on 14 May 2012, 13:44
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Hi guys does it matter what sort of fmic I put on in stead of the standard intercooler
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if you mean price wise then from what i have read the cheap ebay fmic have poor fiiting pipework.
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Go ths or fordge,, bye cheap bye twice
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Go ths or fordge,, bye cheap bye twice
that said you can buy cheap and buy abuot 4 times with the cheap ebay ones compared to a forge one :-)
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what supporting mods you got mate?
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Im running a toyosport fmic and I think its superb value for money. Granted the Forge,THS etc etc are a better fit but I cant see how you can justify spending x3 the amount on one. with a bit of work and time ive got mine to fit nicely as seen in my project
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=222223.10
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No mods yet just a 007 dump valve what would u suggest I do and Chris I looked on toyosport and can't find one for a golf what one u got can u add a like to one plz thanks
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No mods yet just a 007 dump valve what would u suggest I do and Chris I looked on toyosport and can't find one for a golf what one u got can u add a like to one plz thanks
:wink:
http://www.toyosports.co.uk/fmic-vw-golf-jetta-mk4-18t-turbo-intercooler-kit-18699-630-p.asp
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the ebay one is really crap if im honest the pipes dont even fit and they are really horrible quality, plus it wont fit behind the standard mk4 front bumper so you will have alter you bumper to fit or buy another that will work, I personally wouldnt bother with a fmic, just get a good remap done and a long ram cold air intake, a good cat back exhaust with decat, you will feel a huge amount of increase in power.
a fmic will only make a major difference if you upgrade the turbo that is just my opinion.
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FMIC isn't the first thing you need.
Chris you have no air con which makes it a bit easier :wink:
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i dnt have air con either wes and i struggled to get the pipes behind my r bumper which meant i would of had to cut the grill area so got rid of fmic instead :smiley:
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bloody hell. I know from buying an ebay special myself and then later a THS why they cost more, there's so much more thought and engineering gone into the THS and the way it fits behind the bumper and used the standard pipe route is what sold it to me :afro:
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yeah i know exactly what you mean dude and if i was going to purchase a fmic again it would be ths or forge for the fitment and pipe setup :cool:
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i hate it when you lot start talking sense about things that i need..................
DONT WANT TO SPEND TOO MUCH ON IT!!!! :grin:
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FMIC isn't the first thing you need.
Chris you have no air con which makes it a bit easier :wink:
If you look carefully I do have air con :wink: well climate control to be specific :grin:
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lol I don't have to look carefully :embarassed:
need my fookin glasses on :nerd:
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So what mods should i do for a stage 2 remap then guys cuz I don't want to change turbo yet
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So what mods should i do for a stage 2 remap then guys cuz I don't want to change turbo yet
To give you an idea this is my spec and I'm waiting to book my stage 2 custom map
*'03 AUQ 180
*85k miles
*K03s
*Forge TIP
*Forge 007p
*Forge actuator yellow spring
*Craft '42 3" turbo back non res exhaust
*Toyosport F.M.I.C
*Toyosport C.A.I kit
*Oil catch can
*N249 valve bypass
*Devils own water/meth injection