FMIC install

[kgj996]

I just installed this new FMIC on monday and figured I would post some pics of the install. It took about 5 hours between taking some extra trips to home depot for those unexpected tools and small hardware I didn't have. I bought this from SSAC for $300 shipped and I'm very impressed with the fit and finish. It bolted right up with no snags, just a few parts that weren't included like a 2.5 in to 2.75 inch silicone adapter and a BPV adapter to use the stock BPV. It also took some trimming on the bumper and the fog light bezels, but nothing you cant do yourself with a dremel tool. The impact on the performance after the install surprised me. It pulls significantly harder all the way to red line and turbo lag is about the same as it was with a large top mount. I reach full boost (18psi) at 3000 rpm and the power hits at 3500 and dosen't stop. I'm going to get it retuned in a few weeks at TDC for torco, so I'll see how it does compared to the last tune, Small 16g with a large ebay TMIC
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[kgj996]

Well my pics didn't show up, I'll have to work on that:(

[Bu11dogg2]

Fixed :)

[Kevin]

nice man looks good. any pics with the bumper back on?

[Bu11dogg2]

I didn't put them in order :(

USe the direct link from your PB account and delete teh "http://" from the prompt box ;)

[kgj996]

Oh.. sweet! this is my first time posting pics on a thread:o

[kgj996]

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[Skidder]

Nice... looks mean

[kgj996]

I wasn't sure about the blacked out look before I installed it, but after it's been on I love the way it looks.:D

[Kevin]

I seen your car before coming out of the mcdonalds in newington. I was in the ponitcrap rental so you didn't see me. I'am always around that area I work at lonza. You should notice my wingless sti.

[kgj996]

Oh yeah I've seen you around. I work on base at Pease.:D

[RCKSTR]

that looks nice painted black:D I didn't realize you keep your fogz with the ssac kit, I'm going to have to look @ that kit again. Did the bumper beam come with the kit or is that something extra?

[Kevin]

it comes with it.

[kgj996]

The fog light housing needed to be trimmed a bit, but nothing major.

[Bu11dogg2]

I wanna see this in person :cool:

[kgj996]

I might make it out to the meet on friday.

[wagonmafia]

kevin bringing you some cash 2morrow. I want one aswell. lol

[kgj996]

kevin bringing you some cash 2morrow. I want one aswell. lol

Haha, I'll be home all day tomorrow. Stop by and check it out.

[wagonmafia]

will do pm me your no again. Keen on checking it out.

[starhm]

do you have to mount the front plate or just have it? saves getting pulled over though...

+1 on keeping the fogs...looks sharp!

[kgj996]

Thanks. yeah we have to have a front plate in NH. I'm still trying to find a better place to mount the plate.

[etaks99rs]

What did you use to get the core black?

[kgj996]

Black enamel spray paint.

[etaks99rs]

how is it holding up over time?

[kgj996]

how is it holding up over time?
Every month or so I touch it up but over all it holds up great.

[Dstretch33]

looks good man nice work cutting the bumper.

[kgj996]

Thanks! This is an old thread.:lol:

[Dstretch33]

Thanks! This is an old thread.:lol:

I figured that, there are a lot of old threads on here. I am just jumping in to try and get some of this old stuff revisited.;)

[javasti2004]

sick i wish i could do that