Lets talk Ebay FMIC. Especially if you have one.

[snowborder714]

Well, seeing as you don't have your profile filled in or any mention of what car you have, we obviously can't help you pick a kit.

Yes, the thread's long, but there is some very good information in here. I'd suggest doing your best to read what you can.

[leecavturbo]

Originally Posted by snowborder714

Well, seeing as you don't have your profile filled in or any mention of what car you have, we obviously can't help you pick a kit.

Yes, the thread's long, but there is some very good information in here. I'd suggest doing your best to read what you can.

i have a kit i'm happy with i just thought it was a good idea for
others looking for info / general reviews.

[snowborder714]

There's so many different kits out there that I think it'd be hard to do that. But a few searches in the forums or in this thread should be able to get people some good results.

[Kalisko]

I purchased a 24x12x3 from ebay from CXRacing and it works fine. I like it and it wasn't too costly.

[Artago]

Originally Posted by Kalisko

I purchased a 24x12x3 from ebay from CXRacing and it works fine. I like it and it wasn't too costly.

Can you post a link? All i could find is their 1G kit. Thanks.

[SwitchSkier]

I don't know if this has been asked, but can the bumper rest against the FMIC? I am trimming mine right now. I want it to rest against the IC to help the bumper not sag and I like the look with no gaps, but is this ok? The IC won't get that hot right?

[BoostedinSoFla]

Originally Posted by SwitchSkier

I don't know if this has been asked, but can the bumper rest against the FMIC? I am trimming mine right now. I want it to rest against the IC to help the bumper not sag and I like the look with no gaps, but is this ok? The IC won't get that hot right?

You're ok man, nothing to worry about.

[project95gsx]

Originally Posted by linksys42

I was under the impression that you would need the jpipe that routes to the driver side of the front motor mount. Is there any way to use the jpipe that drops to the passenger side for the stock intercooler location with out cutting it? If not then I was just going to cut the jpipe and clock it then weld it back up..

I would like to reiterate the importance of the above statement. Where does one get the driverside drop J-Pipe? Would it be easier to "clock" the j-pipe? Linksys, what did you end up doing? I'm in the same boat right now. Can you post some pix of your final install? That'd be awesome. Thanks!

[Gamble97]

Does anyone run a ssac fmic w/ a smim? Any way to get the ssac uicp to bolt up to the smim? I tried for a little while yesterday and tried w/ the stock elbow but didn't have much luck with something that would line up properly.

[webconnect]

Originally Posted by leecavturbo

THIS THREAD NEEDS A POLL ATTACHING TO IT.
with this many pages of comments surely
a poll will give a better review instead of
having to go through 70 odd pages?
the top 6 most popular cores / ebay items maybe?

+1 I agree

[chodaboy3545]

a poll would be nice

[turbizzle]

none of them are really that bad, but like the old saying goes you get what you pay for

[byebye_sti]

I just ordered mine.

24x12x3 from ebay from CXRacing.

Should be in in a few days. I'll let you guys know!

[Jagyr_97gsx]

Got mine from XSPower last year, it's huge and blocks the radiator bad though. The short route piping is awsome! Nice enough t-bolt clamps, decent couplers too.

[blcknspo0ln]

I'm literally at the point that I'm wondering if stepping to a real intercooler will net some changes/gains. Who knows.

[G9S6T]

eh there over rated

[project95gsx]

Does anyone have any install pictures they can post of cutting a 2GA eclipse front bumper / crash bumper? Thanks.

[byebye_sti]

Originally Posted by project95gsx

Does anyone have any install pictures they can post of cutting a 2GA eclipse front bumper / crash bumper? Thanks.

I can get you some pics of my bumper when I take it off in about 2 days.

It's already cut for the 24x12x3 intercooler.

[Jpierre655]

i purchased a jdm fmic from ebay and havent had any problems with it. It seems to work great. The colds side always is cool to the touch. i don't like the routing of the pipe, but that can be modified. I'd say its worth the money.

[Dsm2nr89]

I am also looking into buying an ebay fmic. I am purchasing a 14b from a friend of mine for cheap and i was wondering if a 24x12x3 size is too big ? If it is what would be a decent size for a turbo that size ? Also i dont plan on boosting more than 18 psi.

[project95gsx]

Originally Posted by byebye_sti

I can get you some pics of my bumper when I take it off in about 2 days.

It's already cut for the 24x12x3 inter