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Offline dane

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little help with fmic
« on: 14 May 2012, 13:44 »
Hi guys does it matter what sort of fmic I put on in stead of the standard intercooler

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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #1 on: 14 May 2012, 13:49 »
if you mean price wise then from what i have read the cheap ebay fmic have poor fiiting pipework.
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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #2 on: 14 May 2012, 14:09 »
Go ths or fordge,, bye cheap bye twice

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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2012, 16:11 »
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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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #4 on: 14 May 2012, 17:12 »
what supporting mods you got mate?


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline Chris#101

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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #5 on: 14 May 2012, 17:42 »
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


          2003 1.8T: R-tech Live Cutom Stage 2 remap: N249 Bypass : Forge T.I.P : Forge 007p  : Forge Actuator, yellow spring : Toyosports F.M.I.C : Toyosports C.A.I :                                                                   PCV simplified - oil catch can : 42' Draft 3" turbo back non res exhaust system : Devils own W.M.I : 231bhp & 258lbs-ft

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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #6 on: 14 May 2012, 23:40 »
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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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #7 on: 15 May 2012, 12:24 »
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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http://www.toyosports.co.uk/fmic-vw-golf-jetta-mk4-18t-turbo-intercooler-kit-18699-630-p.asp


          2003 1.8T: R-tech Live Cutom Stage 2 remap: N249 Bypass : Forge T.I.P : Forge 007p  : Forge Actuator, yellow spring : Toyosports F.M.I.C : Toyosports C.A.I :                                                                   PCV simplified - oil catch can : 42' Draft 3" turbo back non res exhaust system : Devils own W.M.I : 231bhp & 258lbs-ft

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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #8 on: 15 May 2012, 19:58 »
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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Re: little help with fmic
« Reply #9 on: 15 May 2012, 22:09 »
FMIC isn't the first thing you need.

Chris you have no air con which makes it a bit easier  :wink:


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175