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Old 05-02-11, 08:04 PM
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I'm doing a swap here soon and i just want to know what the biggest FMIC I can get without having to cut my front bumper is. All help apreciated
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What turbo, how much boost, and what other power mods do you have or plan on running with the giant FMIC?
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What turbo, how much boost, and what other power mods do you have or plan on running with the giant FMIC?
Streetported block with stock turbo, I'll find out the rest soon and let you know.
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I'd say stick with a smaller front mount. Save a bumper and some cash.
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^ And get better throttle response without a noticeable different in power from not having a giant front mount. Having a smaller pressure drop is great too.

But if you want to have a giant FMIC, seriously don't let my points stop you. I know they're cool.
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Bigger isn't always better.
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Originally Posted by TheAbsence
^ And get better throttle response without a noticeable different in power from not having a giant front mount. Having a smaller pressure drop is great too.

But if you want to have a giant FMIC, seriously don't let my points stop you. I know they're cool.
I know, a giant FMIC looks sexy, but if I'm going to have to cut up my bumper then I'm just going to get a smaller one. Any idea on size? something smaller but still going to have power.
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I'd say measure the opening on your bumper, then measure the distance from the inside of the bumper back to the radiator side supports (Can't think of what to call them, core support maybe?) and go from there.
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pull off the undertray, figure out where you want to put the IC, and start measuring...
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