Tips on installing FMIC + piping

[IIv SHaDoW vII]

Looking for tips on installing FMIC and piping.
I got a FMIC kit from punishment-racing that I am about to install and I would like some tips on how everyone installed it..
Also saw that some people use the copper rtv gasket maker around the aluminum piping to create a better seal.. Is this a good idea?
My plan is to assemble most of the piping before installing.

Also, where can I find a gasket for the evo 16g J-pipe inlet?
And, where can I find a gasket for the intake manifold?

I searched for the above 2 gaskets myself but many links are outdated so I was wondering if there was a newer link with better prices.

 

[turboglenn]

TIp # 1 don't be afraid to cut the bumper cover up a little bit.. Although most things are now sold as "direct fit" they seldomely fit without some modification. don't get carried away with assmebling piping before installing. Usually it's broken up in places because it can't be assembled or installed as one complete piece..

Tip # 2 as long as their's "beads" on the ends of the pipes and you're using T-bolt style clamps there's no need for any sealants or anything..thats mainly people using hose clamps or piping they cut and had no way to put a bead on it to hold it from slipping off

gaskets, the j-pipe is easiest to make one from gasket papaer, the intake manifold usually has to be bought in the top end rebuild gasket kit, unless you mean some other intake but that's the only one besides the throttle body that gets a gasket

 

[1990AWD]

Just looking through the tech articles and I see a PR install for a 1g and FMIC installs for 2gs, just use the basic information from both and you'll get it. FMICs are pretty straight forward installing.

1g PR FMIC install

2g CX Racing FMIC install

2g SSAC FMIC install

Magnus heat barrier intake manifold gasket

OEM intake manifold gasket

J-pipe gasket