Punishment FMIC core mounting!

[Afizzle]

The 2g FMIC kit came with no instructions or directions on how to install.

It came with 2 sets of two types of mounting rails, 4 bolts, 4 washers and spacers.

And I have no clue where to mount any of it

YouTube tuners, talk, source... NOONE has a decent write up specifically for where the core mounts.

Can someone get me a diagram please?! <3

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/440986-2ga-punishment-racing-fmic-install-guide.html

Google is your friend

 

[1995silvergst]

Not familiar with this model maybe you could contact them direct. Also not trying to Hijack either but when you put in a FMIC it must also be ducted to channel air through the condenser and radiator to prevent running hot or over heating FYI.

 

[WES_393]

This should answer most of your questions

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/440986-2ga-punishment-racing-fmic-install-guide.html

Edit- Justin beat me to my own thread . Also keep in mind that thread shows the install on a 2ga with a 16g. So there could be some minor differences depending on your own car.

 

[Afizzle]

I found that guide already but it doesn't show exactly where the bolts are going through. I got the bumper bar part but don't get where the bolts are to run though

Sorry guys not extremely inclined with this kind of mod

 

[92AWDHX40]

Exactly have you looked into reading the threads my fmic wasnt a plug and play deal took some thinking.

 

[my dreamt dsm]

Just play around with the bung and washer. There isn't any particular way to install it. I just did it whatever fits style.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Two blots that connect the intercooler to the long support bracket then two bolts that connect bracket to the bumper bracket that holds the crash been. Your over thinking it man. If you don't already have it tore apart then you'll see when you start putting it on

 

[Afizzle]

So the crash bar stays on the car and I mount the rail to the extra holes in the crash bar or take the crash bar off the beams and bolt it to the beams? If that's the case, how does my bumper cover securely mount back to the car?

The kit also comes with two sets of two different mounting plates, where do those go?

Why did this kit not come with instructions?!

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Some people mod the crash beam so they can keep it and some remove it. If you remove the beam the bumper will still bolt on no problems. Here's a video on how to mod the crash beam

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Zg92bXaJM&feature=youtube_gdata_player]P.R. FMIC install and bumper guide - YouTube[/ame]

 

[my dreamt dsm]

Because it's just a straight forward install

IT MIGHT NOT use everything that comes in the kit... DISREGARD the two brackets. let me break it down.

All you need is the bar.
Maybe a washer to the screw and bung into then tighten it down.
You wont need the crash beam no more unless you customize it.

I think you are over thinking to much and making it harder then it seems.

 

[TJCTalon]

This kit is the easiest kit out there to install. Not sure why your having troubles.

It seriously bolts right up, only modification is if you want to keep your crashbeem. Otherwise its common sense.

 

[WES_393]

Like others are saying, I bolted mine through the bolt holes for the crash beam. You can leave beam on, you'll just have to do a bit of cutting and drilling. The bumper cover mounts to the fenders and hood latch support so you won't have any problems keeping it attached.

 

[1995silvergst]

And your in Texas this must be ducted to prevent running hot I say again!

--- FMIC Ducting - DSM Forums

 

[Afizzle]

Yeah I was over thinking it hahaha

Thanks for the help. As for the duct idea... It's a solid idea, but there's been over 5 dsms in my family with much bigger demand than mine and big FMIC with no ducts and no overheating problems.

So now to the trimming. Anyone know how much needs to be trimmed from each surface or should I just start hacking?

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

I had to cut off more then what the video shows. It's a lot of cutting and fitting it to see where you need to cut more. Just take your time and you will be fine. If my car wasn't stored I would take pic

 

[Afizzle]

Cool just sliced my finger to the bone... THANKS CAR.

 

[1995silvergst]

Typing with one hand can be challenging as well as operating any type of blade .

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Ive been there. Went the ER and got stiches then came home and went back to work.

 

[1995silvergst]

4" grinder got mine so I am purely just giving you a hard time. Hope you heal up well, I would think to be a dsm it has to have some blood on it.

 

[Afizzle]

Ive been there. Went the ER and got stiches then came home and went back to work.

That's the plan. Only reason I had a razor was to clean up where I trimmed but I see where bein meticulous has gotten me. Oh well core is mounted up and bumper ready to go on. 9 10mm bolts and I'm boostin.

4" grinder got mine so I am purely just giving you a hard time. Hope you heal up well, I would think to be a dsm it has to have some blood on it.

Yes quite literally. Gushed blood all into the inside of the bumper cover. Said it aloud right as it happened, "Yay time to go get some stitches!"

>.< oh well, doesn't hurt, just annoying. Right on the knuckle too.. Siiiigh, was having such a good day. Atleast these hydrocodone are nice

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Post some pics when your done if you can

 

[bradikus7]

And your in Texas this must be ducted to prevent running hot I say again!

--- FMIC Ducting - DSM Forums

Stumbled in here and found something I've been looking for ^! Thanks for the link. I've been tossing around similar ideas.

To the OP, sorry not much to contribute but the install should be pretty straight forward. Nothing is truly ever bolt on with these cars. You typically gotta modify something. GL

 

[Afizzle]

Finally got it all on and trimmed to perfection. it was the mounting brackets the kit came with that threw me off i was under the impression everything would be used. the core also had two more bolt holes on the lower back that i thought were supposed to be used.

anyways got it on and ended up getting the bumper trimmed up and boy was it a hack job. i had no idea it would require that much cutting and it kinda made me sad cause my bumper was so nice and pretty ;'( it looks good though, cant even tell it was cut unless you get down and really look but im gonna clean it up tomorrow and sand t all down really even.

tomorrow gonna relocate or remove the license plate and i am gonna keep the tooth on. its more original imo cause everyone cuts theirs off and it ends up looking all flimsy and cheap.

soooo yeah, success, oh and theres the pic of my finger all hacked up. didnt stop me though, bolted back home and trimmed the bumper down and installed it no problem!

Stumbled in here and found something I've been looking for ^! Thanks for the link. I've been tossing around similar ideas.

To the OP, sorry not much to contribute but the install should be pretty straight forward. Nothing is truly ever bolt on with these cars. You typically gotta modify something. GL

I wouldnt bother with the ducts thing bro. I did several pulls tonight to check for any over heating because ^guy said something about it. No overheating, car ran perfectly fine. My two brothers own DSMs one with a big 2.3 stroker motor and 20g with this same kit and hes never had an overheating problem in any situation

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

Looks good but it looks like there's a little gap on the passenger side (it could be me or the light) so if there is the bracket has slots where you bolt it to the core. Loosen them and slide the core over and see if that fixes it