Hahn Or Greddy FMIC, come here if you have one...

[Chadillac2000]

Alright I want the Hahn Racecraft FMIC but i dont want to hack the bumper soooo much cause ive heard u have to, so thats why im kinda being forced to lean towards the greddy cause i can get both for about the same price, help me and pics would be great! thanx

 

[ChicagoGSX]

I have the HRC FMIC and cutting the bumper wasn't that bad. I just had to cut off a section of the bottom so it could slide over the FMIC. I used a sawzall for that and it cuts right through. Then you need to trim the bumper cover to allow the pipes and FMIC to fit. Used a dremel and it took 30 mins or so. Since then I've cut the black piece out of the bumper cover for more airflow and have removed the bumper support. FMIC fills up the space very nicely.

 

[BigLGST]

I have the Hahn FMIC and its a VERY VERY great mod. I cut the heck out of my 98 eclipse bumper although I probably didnt have to. I cut it to make sure there were no restrictions, well as less as possible. It was pretty easy to install. Belive me dude you dont want the Greddy I think its a POS in my opinion and Ive read its not really meant for high boost applications. Anyways...I am very happy with the Hahns and you could probably get away with very little cutting. Whatever you do I wouldnt get the Greddy. For some pics check out my Gallery, I have quite a few. Later

 

[boostineclipse]

I have the GReddy 24R and no complaints so far. I push 26PSI on it when I have my race gas in with NO problems. I also know plently of people pushing that high of boost daily, so I don't know what he is talking about on the "not meant for high boost applications" Either way you go you will be satisfied I am sure. I'll have pics up shortly

 

[sophat34]

I have a greddy, not a big fan of it, there was alot of cutting on the bumper support. it looks pretty and for me right now I guess it does the job, but if u plan on getting a big turbo get something diffrent.

 

[BigLGST]

you may not know what i am talking about but thats a 26 PSI you THINK you are pushing out...I doubt that FMIC holds that much. I have talked to expert DSM shops from where I live and not one of them have recommended that FMIC for high boost apps. I am not trash talking your FMIC I am simply saying I dont think its a good choice. Some ppl have good experience with them, but I just feel for the price they go for people can get a MUCH better quality one than that one. My freind just recently got rid of his because it was pretty crappy is what he said but not in those words. He also had it for less than a month and the fins were all bent crappy. Thumbs down on the Greddy for me...

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Not even Greddy recommends it for high boost. The core is meant for 15 psi and under.

 

[AWDLATIN]

I run a Frank2 on a Big Greddy FMIC, boosting 17-18 LBS daily (Sometimes not on purpose...damn boost creep!) and have not had any issues with it. A friend of mine ran a 60 trim with the small greddy core with no issues either. The GReddy core is not the best, by any means, but you can run some biggie turbo's on them with no issues.

 

[Mike 99GSX]

Originally posted by ChicagoGSX
Not even Greddy recommends it for high boost. The core is meant for 15 psi and under.

Where did you get this info from?

 

[DSMSpyder99]

i would get the Apexi better quality then both

 

[GSTwkd]

I have one and like it alot. The install wasn't that bad and I have a '95(looks so much better on 97-99s). The only extra bumper cutting needed is for the exit pipe which really isn't that much. As for performance, I never ran the car on the dyno after the install but my butt dyno did seem to notice a better top end. As for quality I honestly think its got to be one of the toughest ones out there which is why its heavy as shit. Mine has survived one nasty winter already with very very few bent fins also which some ICs are really bad there and the welds look solid too.

Now I just need to get the S20g dialed in and dyno it.

 

[Chadillac2000]

thanx guys youve been a big help, i think im gonna go with the hahn piece as it seems its worth the extra cutting

 

[AWDLATIN]

Originally posted by DSMSpyder99
i would get the Apexi better quality then both

Ouch.....lots of pressure drop.

 

[BigLGST]

Apexi??? Ummm...no offense to those that have it but I took a look at the Apexi one and it looked like such a little bi*** core. It didnt even cover the entire hole in the front. Now if your talking about the Skyline GTR one or something like that, now that one looks light it might have some potential, but the GT Core I from Apexi....my god, Id rather go with the Greddy and I think I already made it clear how I feel about the Greddy

 

[turbowop]

The only bad thing about the Greddy kit is the small piping from the turbo to the intercooler. That and the length of that same pipe. Other than that it's a damn good core. I actually use the "large" Greddy core on my gvr4, but with custom fabbed entanks. With normal everyday use on pump gas it saw 19psi with my 16g. On racegas at the track it saw 23-24 psi and the outlet side was always ambient. Over the winter the car is getting a FP green (sitting on my shelf at the moment) and I have no plans to put a different core in the car because so far the Greddy has suited me just fine.

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Originally posted by Mike 99GSX


Where did you get this info from?

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32519&highlight=greddy+fmic

Straight from Greddy.

 

[AWDLATIN]

They gave you a straight response that you couldn't comprehend.

 

[GSntncT]

Originally posted by boostineclipse
I have the GReddy 24R and no complaints so far. I push 26PSI on it when I have my race gas in with NO problems. I also know plently of people pushing that high of boost daily, so I don't know what he is talking about on the "not meant for high boost applications" Either way you go you will be satisfied I am sure. I'll have pics up shortly

Exactly. I've had my 24R for a little over a month now, I haven't experienced, any probs with it either. Whether I'm running at 14(low) or sometimes as high as 21, it's done it's job. I know the fins will start bending eventually, but they haven't yet .

 

[90fwdturbo]

I checked out a 24r just alittle while ago at work and they have the regular r fin insides. not the v spec crap. I have rode in a friends car that boosts daily at 18 psi on a 16g and its seems to do its job well.

 

[1PHAT99]

I can't speak for the Hahn kit but for the Greedy, it does the job and looks nice taking up the entire mouth of the stock 2g bumper. Minimal cutting required. Fins don't hold up to street driving, keep a set of needle nose in the glove box. To be honest w/ you, if you have the money go w/ a Indy Race FMIC w/ short route piping, makes a lot of difference plus it has larger piping.. It's alittle more pricey but by far the most superior IC on the market. Good Luck!!

~B

 

[MaineDSM]

Originally posted by ChicagoGSX
I have the HRC FMIC and cutting the bumper wasn't that bad.

Huh. I have the HRC FMIC and I had to cut so much that I ended up just removing the entire bumper. However, I probably would have done the same thing with the Greddy, as I am lazy and don't drive my car much.

If you can get them for the same price or close, it's a no-brainer. The Hahn is much bigger and higher-quality than the Greddy. The Hahn was on sale for $899 last time I looked.

I'm running consistently 3mph faster traps with this intercooler, and it's eliminated the heatsoak and knock I was getting with the stock sidemount.

Oh, did I mention it looks MEAN?

 

[MaineDSM]

Originally posted by ChicagoGSX
http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32519&highlight=greddy+fmic

Straight from Greddy.

Jesus, buddy.... I remember reading those threads over a year ago (or was is 2 years). It was found that Greddy USA had made a mistake on their webpage. The R-spec core which has much tighter fins is used on the DSM intercooler. Somebody even took photos of their big Greddy PROVING that. The V-spec core is the one with fewer internal fins, made for low-boost applications... eg, turboed Hondas.

Greddy makes good stuff, for the most part. I don't think the guy can go wrong with either of these FMICs.

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Originally posted by MaineDSM
Huh. I have the HRC FMIC and I had to cut so much that I ended up just removing the entire bumper. However, I probably would have done the same thing with the Greddy, as I am lazy and don't drive my car much.

If you can get them for the same price or close, it's a no-brainer. The Hahn is much bigger and higher-quality than the Greddy. The Hahn was on sale for $899 last time I looked.

I'm running consistently 3mph faster traps with this intercooler, and it's eliminated the heatsoak and knock I was getting with the stock sidemount.

Oh, did I mention it looks MEAN?

Bumper support, yes there was cutting but it wasn't bad. 20 mins with my sawzall and it was fine. I suppose if you weren't using the right tools it would take awhile, but for me I had no problem doing it. Although if I could do it again I wouldn't do it in shorts and a t-shirt. That stuff becomes quite irritating.

 

[fooked]

My HRC "should" be on the way. I've almost been waiting a month now. My friend has a the big Greddy on his 98 GSX and it seems to work fine for him.

I'll be doing the HRC FMIC install as soon as I get the intercooler. I can take some pics of the install and post them up if you would like.

 

[Chadillac2000]

that would be great if u could post some pics after ur install, thanx