Punishment racing fmic for 2g

[92AWDHX40]

Yes thats a great price, i liked not getting a kit, but the core and build around it the way i wanted, with the short route, and my gm maft set up.

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

Why is VRSF shit cluttering up this thread??

Put the piping on, have to still install the u-pipe and fmic core, will post a lot more pics when done, i will be uploading a couple in a minute.

Nice, I'm dying to see how you're gonna mount the core to the crash bar. Can't wait to order mine.

I had the vrsf intercooler kit on my previous gst but i decided to do something different this time around and do the fog lights and all.
Not bad for $260 shipped.

Fogs ftw haha that shit will look like pure sex, everytime I see my buddy's 2g I just want to get mine already.

 

[Dsmj89]

Had to re-adjust the fmic cause i mounted it too forward so i backed it out a bit and everything worked fine.
When i get my new front bumper later on i will make a cleaner cut of the mouth and trim it nicer for the fmic.

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Overall I'm very happy with this fmic kit, I'll be changing the blue couplers later to red ones to go with my color scheme under the hood .
Ricky post up pics when you get yours and of install.

 

[jjrock5]

very ingeious way of installing the core.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Hey plus 10 for creative thinking.

 

[Dsmj89]

Lol it's been done before but thanks.

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

Ricky post up pics when you get yours and of install.

Ha I started driving the car today on the streets, it's completely legal now. Couple more maintenance things and then I'll be ordering it. Your install came out great man, soooo sexy! Glad you made the switch

 

[Dsmj89]

Thanks man ! I'm very happy with the switch as well.

Funny you started driving it today, i drove mine today for a total of 11 miles racked up driving around the blocks, i was so happy like a kid on x-mas day .
All i'm missing is insurance to take it out and from there on forth fix little things aand what not.

 

[jm1080]

That came out real nice man. Your bumper does not sag down, you do anything special? Mine sags a bit and is not hitting anything under the intercooler. I wish I had something to hold it up to look clean.

 

[400hp93talon]

Looks great man 10 out or 10!!

 

[Jimmer307]

Looks great, but not better than mine ... JK

 

[Dsmj89]

Thanks guys. John, the bumper sags a tad bit since it's an authentic oem old bumper, but not noticeable as much cause of the drop, i'll take more pics for you later.

 

[beachbum2185]

Yes it will

We have dyno proven gains from our kit compared to other fmic kits, not all are treated equal.

If you're gonna go for an xs power kit I recommend you take a look at our VRSF 2g kit, similar design, better performing core & our kit includes all the missing items the XS power doesn't include & has all the necessary install mods already taken care of (pre-slotted brackets, pipes are cut to the correct lengths without sacrificing beads, flanges are machines flat ect...).

what doesn't the xs-power kit include?

how big of gains were you seeing? if it's only a few hp, it's probably not enough to tell a diff in performance. only reason i ask is because i see so many ic kits that are like...$800. i just never understood the appeal of spending that much money on aluminum/steel piping. for the $300 shipped, the xspower kit is probably the nicest i've seen. a buddy of mine was pushing 500hp when using it with a PTE turbo. he was about 350hp with a 16g he originally installed with the xspower kit.

 

[KeelesKustome]

my problem with my kit is the core has 21/2" core openings for the coupler, and the pipes are 2",, my coupelers aren't big enough to go over the core.... were they suppose to give me some tappered hoses?

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

my problem with my kit is the core has 21/2" core openings for the coupler, and the pipes are 2",, my coupelers aren't big enough to go over the core.... were they suppose to give me some tappered hoses?

Are you referring to the punishment kit? If you are, then the piping should also be 2.5", I think only the J pipe is 2" dia. And the only reducer coupler should be for the J pipe also, everything else should be 2.5" dia.

 

[Dsmj89]

I agree with Ricky. Did you buy the same kit I did or some other kit ?
Ricky, have you bought the kit yet ?

 

[Dsmj89]

Has anyone else purchased this kit ? Eager to see some new pics on other dsm'ers cars.

 

[KiNg MaRtY]

I purchased it in the summer and got it installed. I just need to take some updated pictures. Everything fit really nice. I have a 20g and had no issues either. I just had to cut the welded on elbow that was facing the passengers side as I had the Greddy/Imagine Motors FMIC kit on before. It was awesome for such a great price. The cold pipes could have been a weee bit longer but its not an issue as the coupler takes care of the gaps. No overheating even in Cali 100+ degree temps, though I have my fans on all the time via dsmlink.

I would highly recommend this kit. I had an ETS FMIC on my former 1g HKS Former Promo car and I could not justify spending a whole $400 to $500 more to get the other kit again for my 2g.

 

[Dsmj89]

I purchased it in the summer and got it installed. I just need to take some updated pictures. Everything fit really nice. I have a 20g and had no issues either. I just had to cut the welded on elbow that was facing the passengers side as I had the Greddy/Imagine Motors FMIC kit on before. It was awesome for such a great price. The cold pipes could have been a weee bit longer but its not an issue as the coupler takes care of the gaps. No overheating even in Cali 100+ degree temps, though I have my fans on all the time via dsmlink.

I would highly recommend this kit. I had an ETS FMIC on my former 1g HKS Former Promo car and I could not justify spending a whole $400 to $500 more to get the other kit again for my 2g.

Look forward to seeing those pics.

 

[Kyle_T]

Is anybody using the bov that comes with the kit? If so, how has it been working?

 

[JMiller]

Is anybody using the bov that comes with the kit? If so, how has it been working?

Been working fine.

 

[dexterholland04]

Is anybody using the bov that comes with the kit? If so, how has it been working?

When I had originally bought my PR SMIC piping kit, I tried to use the knock-off Greddy BOV and had no success. I could not get it to open (even on full soft) and had compressor surge like woah. I ended up using a 1g BOV with very good results, until I bought my PR FMIC kit for my 20g. Now I use a genuine Greddy RS and it works perfectly. If I were you, I would find a used RS or a 1g BOV to use with the kit!

 

[Kyle_T]

yea, I have a 1g bov too. I just wanted to see what peoples thoughts were on the knockoff bov.

 

[Jimmer307]

Some people have great success with their knockoff BOV's. Some people do not.

My personal experience... Today I went to a tranny shop with a buddy to to pick up his GST. The shop was about 40 miles from my house where we were taking the car to do some work. In short, the car would build boost, and you could hear it leaking out somewhere... Hmmmm, where oh where is it leaking I thought. Since I didn't have any tools handy I LIMPED home at about 30MPH. I kept thinking . Well needless to say the boost was leaking out the KNOCKOFF BOV. The diaphragm is completely torn. I literally was running all motor on the way home. The turbo was spooling its ballz off, but providing NO power.

 

[Boostjunki84]

Is anybody using the bov that comes with the kit? If so, how has it been working?

When I had originally bought my PR SMIC piping kit, I tried to use the knock-off Greddy BOV and had no success. I could not get it to open (even on full soft) and had compressor surge like woah. I ended up using a 1g BOV with very good results, until I bought my PR FMIC kit for my 20g. Now I use a genuine Greddy RS and it works perfectly. If I were you, I would find a used RS or a 1g BOV to use with the kit!

If you remove one of the internal springs and then adjust it using the screw it should work fine. I used it on my 2g for awhile just to see how well it worked.