Apexi GT Spec FMIC
#1
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Apexi GT Spec FMIC
Hi,
Im half way through an install of the Apexi GT Spec FMIC. I currently have the intercooler suspended on the
2 side brackets and the bracket that bolts to the top of the intercooler. It doesnt *appear* to be hanging very low though, and a good percentage of the intercooler is obscured by the front cross member! Is this right? I have attached a pic.
I will re replacing my stock 96 nose with a Mazdaspeed Aero II one and Im not convinced the intercooler is going to fill the nose properly!
Anyone have any experience or comments on this please?
Rgds and thanks
Ant, UK
Im half way through an install of the Apexi GT Spec FMIC. I currently have the intercooler suspended on the
2 side brackets and the bracket that bolts to the top of the intercooler. It doesnt *appear* to be hanging very low though, and a good percentage of the intercooler is obscured by the front cross member! Is this right? I have attached a pic.
I will re replacing my stock 96 nose with a Mazdaspeed Aero II one and Im not convinced the intercooler is going to fill the nose properly!
Anyone have any experience or comments on this please?
Rgds and thanks
Ant, UK
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Hmmmm ok fair enough, thanks for the reply Now to work out how the radiator goes back in, believe me this is a mare to wrok out even with the english instructions!!!!!
Rgds
Ant
Rgds
Ant
#4
heres a link to TTT's old car. theres a couple shots of the FMIC with and without bumper.
im sure he has more pics of the IC install if you PM him.
http://www.jayspec7.com/ttteddy.html
im sure he has more pics of the IC install if you PM him.
http://www.jayspec7.com/ttteddy.html
Last edited by DeNguyen; 04-12-02 at 01:08 PM.
#5
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OK cool that sounds just like what I need! Some of pictures in the install docs are not too clear and the Japanese to English translation is not perfect
What is PM? Post Message?
Many thanks
Ant
What is PM? Post Message?
Many thanks
Ant
#7
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that is the same location that mine sits. If you want the pictures that I took during my install, send me an email @ legendrx7@hotmail.com and I will send them to ya. Here is how mine looks with the MazdaSpeed GT-C front end on.
I'll probably end up changing to a Greddy FMIC so I can get it up closer to the opening
I'll probably end up changing to a Greddy FMIC so I can get it up closer to the opening
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#8
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Greddy FMIC seems to be mounted better--in front of the crossmember, and lower toward the bottom, so that the IC core really gets into the air stream. The other advantage is the Greddy FMIC core doesn't sit so close to the A/C condenser/rad core thus allowing more air flow to the radiator, especially if you fab ducts to direct airflow to the rad from the sides...
Here are pics of Kyle Bacon's Greddy V-spec 2-row install on his trophy-winning silver bullet with monster-ported Pinapple Racing motor
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5100086.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5090075.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5110091.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5120097.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230034.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230036.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230038.JPG
After weeks of Rx7 Fourm research on ICs (digging up old IC threads), and considering, SMIC, HMIC, FMIC--IMO, the FMIC, specifically the Greddy V-spec FMIC, appears to be the best-looking best functioning FMIC out there for the FD--especially the 3-row
Here are pics of Kyle Bacon's Greddy V-spec 2-row install on his trophy-winning silver bullet with monster-ported Pinapple Racing motor
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5100086.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5090075.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5110091.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Gr...l/P5120097.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230034.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230036.JPG
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Mi...e/P6230038.JPG
After weeks of Rx7 Fourm research on ICs (digging up old IC threads), and considering, SMIC, HMIC, FMIC--IMO, the FMIC, specifically the Greddy V-spec FMIC, appears to be the best-looking best functioning FMIC out there for the FD--especially the 3-row
Last edited by SleepR1; 12-15-02 at 11:52 AM.
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vosko, yeah I plan on getting the two-row Greddy FMIC. Dave Barninger (KD Rotary) says it's plenty good for my J-spec twins and ported motor. The 3-row has too much pressure drop, and intended for single turbo applications. I guess I'm forced to go with the Greddy Airinx intake. It's the only intake that fits with the Greddy 2-row FMIC.
#13
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I have the knightsport 4 fog front bumper and so far it looks like the apexi will be filling the front perfectly. My bumper also does kind of slant upwards towards the intercooler so thats helps out a bunch. I have a question for you guys who have completed the install: Do I need to cut the frame on the passanger side a little? It looks that way. Mine is more of a custom job since I will not be using the apexi piping.
#14
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question: does anyone know the dimension of this intercooler and how thick the core is? Also does anyone have anymore pictures of this FMIC on their cars? I'm thinking of getting this one or the greddy one but am wondering if the thick core will restrict flow to the radiator
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I just installled one on my car last week. If you are woried about looks (showing off your IC) then get the Greddy. I am very happy with mine. Although it is not true what people say about NO cutting to mount these. You have to cut a little.
Core size: 9 inch tall, 5.5 thick, 19.5 long.
Core size: 9 inch tall, 5.5 thick, 19.5 long.