Blitz VS GREDDY FMIC
11-12-03, 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by speeddemon7
does anyone know how much psi the blitz fmic can handle? Also whats the part number and or brand of battery that you used? thanx.
does anyone know how much psi the blitz fmic can handle? Also whats the part number and or brand of battery that you used? thanx.
Kevin T. Wyum
11-12-03, 08:08 PM
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Is this the blitz intercooler that you guys are talking about? see pic..
It looks to me like it sits in front of the bumper just like the greddy. Someone stated that the blitz intercooler sits behind the bumper similar to the apexi. Is there two different versions of the blitz or is the one in this pic something else? Anyone have more pics of the blitz intercooler?
It looks to me like it sits in front of the bumper just like the greddy. Someone stated that the blitz intercooler sits behind the bumper similar to the apexi. Is there two different versions of the blitz or is the one in this pic something else? Anyone have more pics of the blitz intercooler?
hks FMIC
11-19-03, 07:12 PM
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Re: hks FMIC
Originally posted by mistaxko
can someone tell me if hks fmic is good??
can someone tell me if hks fmic is good??
04-18-04, 09:45 AM
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I have the Greddy 2 row. There are a couple things I don't like about it.
First, the piping from the core is longer than most of the other front mounts because the pipes attach to the bottom, rather than the top, of the end tanks.
Second, the core seems too big. Only about 70% of the core is visible with the stock bumper. The remaining 30% extends up above the stock bumper intake opening several inches. Since this section isn't getting any airflow I tend to think it's creating more lag without a benefit.
Third, the worm gear clamps for the couplers are garbage. In the three years I've had mine, two of the couplers have completely failed. All of the clamps require periodic retightening, which is a pita with the lower ones since they cannot be accessed without removing the belly pan.
Fourth, there is not enough clearance between the pas side of the radiator and the pipe going into the IC. I redrilled my radiator mounts and it improved the problem, but did not eliminate it. I have seen 3 FDs with this kit and all of them had a chunk of rubber taped onto the IC pipe to prevent the radiator from cutting through it.
Fifth, (the negativity is flowing now
) there is no room for any kind of cold air intake.
On a positive note, my temps have been fine since I installed my radiator duct.
http://www.carlisiworld.com/ccarlisi/myweb3/photo1.htm
If I was going to buy an intercooler today I would get the apexi kit that I believe XS sells. As far as I can tell it does not have any of the problems listed above.
First, the piping from the core is longer than most of the other front mounts because the pipes attach to the bottom, rather than the top, of the end tanks.
Second, the core seems too big. Only about 70% of the core is visible with the stock bumper. The remaining 30% extends up above the stock bumper intake opening several inches. Since this section isn't getting any airflow I tend to think it's creating more lag without a benefit.
Third, the worm gear clamps for the couplers are garbage. In the three years I've had mine, two of the couplers have completely failed. All of the clamps require periodic retightening, which is a pita with the lower ones since they cannot be accessed without removing the belly pan.
Fourth, there is not enough clearance between the pas side of the radiator and the pipe going into the IC. I redrilled my radiator mounts and it improved the problem, but did not eliminate it. I have seen 3 FDs with this kit and all of them had a chunk of rubber taped onto the IC pipe to prevent the radiator from cutting through it.
Fifth, (the negativity is flowing now
) there is no room for any kind of cold air intake. On a positive note, my temps have been fine since I installed my radiator duct.
http://www.carlisiworld.com/ccarlisi/myweb3/photo1.htm
If I was going to buy an intercooler today I would get the apexi kit that I believe XS sells. As far as I can tell it does not have any of the problems listed above.
04-18-04, 01:06 PM
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I bought my Greedy fmic from Gothamracing.com just waiting to recieve it in the mail so I can go ahead and install it.
Directions for greedy fmic install:
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Greddy_FMIC_Install/
Directions for greedy fmic install:
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Greddy_FMIC_Install/
04-18-04, 09:10 PM
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I also put in a greddy 2 row recently. I removed the airpump, a/c, and power steering along with it. I'm running my stock radiator also. The piping is tight on the passenger side no contact with the radiator for me. Intakes were a problem for me. I ended up using 2 k&n filters that don't fit well with the i/c piping. I think i'im going to purchase the greddy intake system. Awesome kit overall
04-18-04, 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by tt2323
I ended up using 2 k&n filters that don't fit well with the i/c piping. I think i'im going to purchase the greddy intake system. Awesome kit overall
I ended up using 2 k&n filters that don't fit well with the i/c piping. I think i'im going to purchase the greddy intake system. Awesome kit overall
