Lets talk Ebay FMIC. Especially if you have one.

[chicagoavenger]

I have read a couple of threads on ebay intercoolers but just wondering which ones out there that are actually good? Allot of them have something that goes like this

"Good for up to 500bhp(I have seen from 350-600). all our intercooler has been tested to withstand more then 80psi pressure and it has very small pressure drop across the end tanks, at 15psi inlet the out let has 14.8psi that means it has only 0.2 psi pressure drop ,compare to many other intercoolers it is an excellent figure (some intercooler has 1-2psi pressure drop) also at the same condition, the temperature has drop from 120 degree to 28 degree ( and it is an excellent figure for efficiency"

Is the above statement just a bunch of bs or true? Has anyone tried the Megan racing FMIC? I think it's crazy to spend 700+ on a core and piping. I really don't care about name brands I just want it to work. Kinda like a Dave Brode part or Megan Racing or Johnny Racecar FMIC all cheap but effective with great quality. Here are just a couple of FMIC I'm talking about that look good but do they perform and will they last? Please chime in if you have a ebay FMIC or had one especially if it worked or did not work well for you. thanks

Megan FMIC

No name brand but has the standard psi and efficiency spill

Street Imports FMIC

XOXO Core but has good feedback on the core

 

[pj91gsx]

I like the XS power intercoolers from SSAC. I have one myself. Just watch out for the do it yourself piping and cheap intercoolers on ebay. My friend has on and the couplers blew apart and into pieces after one run. My friend wrapped a round off ducktape and newpaper around his cheap ebay kit. He also tried to use vacuum hose to make the piping work. It still blew it apart.

 

[toojung2die]

I have a no-name eBay FMIC and do it yourself aluminum piping. It's been on my car for years and I push 20+ psi through it. All the parts from the pipe and couplers to the t-bolt clamps were bought from different vendors on eBay. I cut and beaded the pipes myself. I have never blown off a coupler. Duct tape, newspaper, vacuum hose and blown couplers only proves that someone doesn't know what they're doing. Take some time and look through the thread I referred to in post #6 and you find dozens of good examples of quality do it yourself eBay FMIC installations. One of those installations is in my gallery. It's easier to spend more money and have someone else do most of the work. There's satisfaction in doing it yourself, saving money and getting similar results. Isn't that one of the reasons DSM's are still kicking butt?

 

[pj91gsx]

He ended up getting intercooler piping, clamps, and couplers from SSAC. The diy intercooler kits come with couplers that blow into pieces.

 

[nfernotalon]

I just installed my ebay core and piping from egay and im satisfied with everything, got plenty of tbolt clamps left over and 2 long ass pieces of piping left over too, I did it short route on mine.

 

[gsx951]

Look into XS/SSAC FMICs. People who buy SBR or ETS intercoolers most often don't know anything about ebay intercoolers.

What about those of us who do know about intercoolers and still buy SBR or ETS?
(or DVDT, ShearerFab, et al.)

There is a difference in the core. Even among "premium" cores there are differences; the Garrett I just bought works better than my Spearco (and is smaller too.)

 

[Salg320]

are there any ebay intercoolers that let you keep your foglights? most of the people i see withebay fmic lose their fogs.

 

[SOADweskey]

are there any ebay intercoolers that let you keep your foglights? most of the people i see withebay fmic lose their fogs.

Yes there are. The SSAC style one does not allow you to because it mounts to the fog light mounting holes but there are guys that have other E-bay ones that still allow the fogs to stay.

You could try shooting a PM over to laynbdyon20s, he just recently did a huge front mount and still has his fogs.

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The bezels do still fit as well they just are not on in this photo.

 

[kawboy]

Anybody with the SSAC 2g kit using a N/T, EVO3, or Mustang/BBK throttle body with it?

Just wondering how to connect it all up.

Thanks

 

[DGajre777]

What about those of us who do know about intercoolers and still buy SBR or ETS?
(or DVDT, ShearerFab, et al.)

There is a difference in the core. Even among "premium" cores there are differences; the Garrett I just bought works better than my Spearco (and is smaller too.)

There is a reason that I said MOST people. There IS a difference in the core, but many and not willing to fork out an extra $500. With that said, I'll probably be looking at ETSs short route core if I ever get my car built to where I want it to be.

 

[dikdiamond]

I've been looking through this thread(75 pages!)and I like the core that is offered in the 2g Ebay kits,but I have a 1g. How much different is the pipe routing? Would it be pain to install? I have a small 16g on my a/t Eclipse,if that helps. I looked at the core for the 1g on XSPower website and I don't like it,I think the 2g would route better,and the 1g piping looks very excessive. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[SBstar]

I've been looking through this thread(75 pages!)and I like the core that is offered in the 2g Ebay kits,but I have a 1g. How much different is the pipe routing? Would it be pain to install? I have a small 16g on my a/t Eclipse,if that helps. I looked at the core for the 1g on XSPower website and I don't like it,I think the 2g would route better,and the piping looks very excessive. Correct me if I'm wrong.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/1869422-post1104.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/1872670-post1129.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/50347097-post1189.html

Easier...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/50406481-post1368.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/50406509-post1369.html

 

[dikdiamond]

Ha I didn't look hard enough Doesn't look like too bad of an install,apart from the fact of cutting up the car a bit. I def didn't think about that.

 

[SBstar]

Ha I didn't look hard enough Doesn't look like too bad of an install,apart from the fact of cutting up the car a bit. I def didn't think about that.

No worries, it took me quite a while to make that list, I keep it on hand for such occasions. I was going to go that route, then decided if/when I upgrade I'm going to spend the money and get myself a "quality" FMIC instead of cheaping out on a "get you by" setup.

 

[GsxEcutioner]

Im using an Eclipse FMIC from Ebay, "JDM Sport" company on my Gvr-4.

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[STI2TALON]

i have mine and love it, i boost a 50 trim @ 25 psi through it and it seems to pull harder than when I had my greddy 24R on.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

I have 1 quick question about these ebay intercooler.

I messed up on my order and bought a 2.5'' thicks core but I wanted the 3.5'' thick. What is the difference in performance between the 2?

this is the 3.5'' thick but its the same kind as the one i ordered, its just 2.5'' thick.
eBay Motors: 95-99 Eclipse 2G 4G63 Turbo FMIC Intercooler+Piping Kit (item 380050609719 end time Aug-04-08 14:19:21 PDT)

 

[benjimatt]

do any of these intercoolers allow you to keep you fog lights

99 eclipse FMIC, Parts Accessories, eBay Motors items on eBay.com

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

I have 1 quick question about these ebay intercooler.

I messed up on my order and bought a 2.5'' thicks core but I wanted the 3.5'' thick. What is the difference in performance between the 2?

this is the 3.5'' thick but its the same kind as the one i ordered, its just 2.5'' thick.
eBay Motors: 95-99 Eclipse 2G 4G63 Turbo FMIC Intercooler+Piping Kit (item 380050609719 end time Aug-04-08 14:19:21 PDT)

probably just error in the ad. if its ssac core, i believe there is only one size that has been made. all the same thus far.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

do any of these intercoolers allow you to keep you fog lights

99 eclipse FMIC, Parts Accessories, eBay Motors items on eBay.com

the OBX one does, its an APEXI fmic kit copy. It will let you keep the fogs, if you don't mind having an inferior setup cooling wise.

 

[benjimatt]

i went ahead and bought the obx one

 

[hopwoodp]

probably just error in the ad. if its ssac core, i believe there is only one size that has been made. all the same thus far.

What!!! These intercoolers are only 2.5" thick?! WTF So, there is some false advertisement going on?

How many people actually got that intercooler kit and is it worth it?

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Its a typo. Its actually 3.5'' thick. The false advertisement saved me a couple dollars. The one I ordered from.

 

[hopwoodp]

Its a typo. Its actually 3.5'' thick. The false advertisement saved me a couple dollars. The one I ordered from.

Oh good..... Thats a relief. I am thinking of getting that setup to replace my greddy 24v intercooler kit. What do you think about the intercooler itself?

Also for everyone: What is your impression of said intercooler?

 

[turbosax2]

Oh good..... Thats a relief. I am thinking of getting that setup to replace my greddy 24v intercooler kit. What do you think about the intercooler itself?

Also for everyone: What is your impression of said intercooler?

I've posted logs of my bro's car with ssac fmic in this thread.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/275962-ssac-fmic-performance.html

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

anyone have 1g ebay FMIC's?
edit: do they have short route Fmic kits?