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Here we go. The new version which will separate the VR Speed FMIC kit from the SSAC we've all grown to love. There was a lot of hype with the changes to come. After the very long wait they have finally arrived. The changes that were to be made in the VR Speed version were very promising:
- Predrilled flange to accept both Greddy and 1G DSM flange BOVs.
- Repositioned BOV flange for ease of using stock recirculation tube.
- Remove the top center mounting tab of the core.
- Predrilled side mounting tabs to speed up mounting portion of install.
- Shorter core inlet.
- Newly designed lower intercooler piping eliminating the use of the 90 degree pipe.
- J-Pipe option.
- Other BOV flange option.
Very exciting new features as you can see from the list. Now I have actually owned the original SSAC FMIC kit (aka VR Speed's "old" version). Sit back, and enjoy my experience and comparison with the SSAC kit as I install VR-Speed's new version FMIC kit for the 2G DSM.
Well we start by the packaging. Very professional look. I was surprised by how much smaller the box is compared to when I got my SSAC kit. The core sits on the bottom with really only the cardboard that protects it on the underside. On top lays another box filled with the couplers/clamps/etc. And styrofoam pieces lined along the space to fill.
Below are pics of the SSAC packaging. SSAC kit came with 2 boxes. Smaller box came with all the pipes, couplers, and clamps. The core had its own box. Oversized and filled with packaging peanuts. After you remove the core from the big box with the peanuts its wrapped in layers of foam. It took forever just to get it out. And remove the foam wrapping around the core. It looked like a dead animal or something.
Both brands were packaged nicely. But if the shipping company threw around the box the SSAC core was in, it could withstand it. As nice as the all in one package is on the VR-Speed, it is more prone to getting the core damaged (and some owners have admitted to some of the fins/rows being crushed), but that isn't to say it was packaged well either. It's just obvious which could stand more abuse in transit.
Stay tuned for the next post on the parts included..
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/ven...-group-buy-2g-short-route-fmic-round-2-a.html
Here we go. The new version which will separate the VR Speed FMIC kit from the SSAC we've all grown to love. There was a lot of hype with the changes to come. After the very long wait they have finally arrived. The changes that were to be made in the VR Speed version were very promising:
- Predrilled flange to accept both Greddy and 1G DSM flange BOVs.
- Repositioned BOV flange for ease of using stock recirculation tube.
- Remove the top center mounting tab of the core.
- Predrilled side mounting tabs to speed up mounting portion of install.
- Shorter core inlet.
- Newly designed lower intercooler piping eliminating the use of the 90 degree pipe.
- J-Pipe option.
- Other BOV flange option.
Very exciting new features as you can see from the list. Now I have actually owned the original SSAC FMIC kit (aka VR Speed's "old" version). Sit back, and enjoy my experience and comparison with the SSAC kit as I install VR-Speed's new version FMIC kit for the 2G DSM.
Well we start by the packaging. Very professional look. I was surprised by how much smaller the box is compared to when I got my SSAC kit. The core sits on the bottom with really only the cardboard that protects it on the underside. On top lays another box filled with the couplers/clamps/etc. And styrofoam pieces lined along the space to fill.
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Below are pics of the SSAC packaging. SSAC kit came with 2 boxes. Smaller box came with all the pipes, couplers, and clamps. The core had its own box. Oversized and filled with packaging peanuts. After you remove the core from the big box with the peanuts its wrapped in layers of foam. It took forever just to get it out. And remove the foam wrapping around the core. It looked like a dead animal or something.
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Both brands were packaged nicely. But if the shipping company threw around the box the SSAC core was in, it could withstand it. As nice as the all in one package is on the VR-Speed, it is more prone to getting the core damaged (and some owners have admitted to some of the fins/rows being crushed), but that isn't to say it was packaged well either. It's just obvious which could stand more abuse in transit.
Stay tuned for the next post on the parts included..
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