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Correction re: FMIC Install Posted by notnoel [Email]  (#23) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from notnoel) on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:41:50
In Reply to: Looks pretty much like mine, Notnoel [Profile/Gallery]
, Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:09:58
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I got Richard's name wrong: its Schoonmaker, not shoemaker. I was out of town and using and Iphone. Now with a regular computer in front of me, I can give you the link to his install page:
http://www.nysocphotos.com/Member-Rides/Richard-Schoonmaker/Front-Mounted-Intercooler/5651853_qmD7R#347687434_UVya4
Looks like the same exact intercooler, but notice that Richard (and I) installed in upside down from Drew's installation. If I am reading the pictures correctly, this installation introduces a 90 degree bend on each side, that Drew's may not. I don't think its a big deal, the flow through an FMIC is so much less restrictive, than even the modified Mitsubishi Talon SMIC I had in there (which is waaay better than stock), it is a very noticeable improvement.
The main thing flipping the IC upside down gets you is better clearance on the headlight bucket. You may notice that Drew has the older headlight set-up, so that may be an important difference. I also did not have to make as severe a cut into the radiator mounting brackets as Drew did. Overall, it was a really easy upgrade - took about 3 hours from start to finish.
As I noted, it makes battery relocation a snap, and it opens up the front of the engine compartment to an amazing degree. Things look so much more accessible, now.
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