$390 ebay FMIC review
07-09-2005, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
though Im sure you are also aware that pressure drop across an intercooler also occurs by the action of the cooler air exiting the IC now having less pressure than the hotter air entering the IC, therefore pressure drop cant reliably be used to measure an ICs restriction since pressure drop is also a measure of an ICs efficiency
Let us know how it fits, and before anyone rolls their eyes at the idea of an Ebay intercooler keep in mind that about all of the companys out there selling intercooler kits are using cores made overseas and putting their names on it
Let us know how it fits, and before anyone rolls their eyes at the idea of an Ebay intercooler keep in mind that about all of the companys out there selling intercooler kits are using cores made overseas and putting their names on it
And yeah I totally agree w/ you on the ebay thing; ebay parts have pretty impressive build quality, after this my turboback, uppipe, and headers, and intake, and fmic will be all ebay. Hell if they start selling STI shortblocks and FP Greens on ebay I might buy some too. On one hand as an American I want to buy authentic products to support our businesses, but as a student on a budget so I guess that's my excuse
DISCLAIMER: I'm not saying ebay products are better; I have no doubt they are of poorer construction (say 304 instead of 321 steel for the headers, etc.) and maybe last not as long, rust easier, etc.
07-09-2005, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by verc
And yeah I totally agree w/ you on the ebay thing; ebay parts have pretty impressive build quality, after this my turboback, uppipe, and headers, and intake, and fmic will be all ebay. Hell if they start selling STI shortblocks and FP Greens on ebay I might buy some too. On one hand as an American I want to buy authentic products to support our businesses, but as a student on a budget so I guess that's my excuse
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hehe, well i dont know if I would go that far, my point was more that alot of Expensive stuff is made in the same factories as alot of the cheap stuff. But Ebay parts should be judged on a case-by-case basis
07-09-2005, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by verc
...DISCLAIMER: I'm not saying ebay products are better; I have no doubt they are of poorer construction (say 304 instead of 321 steel for the headers, etc.) and maybe last not as long, rust easier, etc.
Beware Ebay items...that said, I can't think of anything wrong with an FMIC unless it is too restrictive or it leaks....or the hoses pop off (but you can fix this one) or if the metal is so thin and/or the welds so poor that it cracks with normal wear and tear and then you have boost leak that you can't locate to repair.
Good Luck.
07-10-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by verc
Yeah I guess y'all missed my thread on nasioc; I'm trying to be the highest WHP car using as much ebay equipment as possible
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560799068&rd=1
If that doesn't give you more HP than most subies, I don't know what does.
07-10-2005, 04:02 PM
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Yeah I guess y'all missed my thread on nasioc; I'm trying to be the highest WHP car using as much ebay equipment as possible
You are being sarcastic though, right?
07-10-2005, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiochCali
Most HP with ebay Equipment? How about trying this!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560799068&rd=1
If that doesn't give you more HP than most subies, I don't know what does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560799068&rd=1
If that doesn't give you more HP than most subies, I don't know what does.
not even close! Just buy 100 of these, thats like 3000 extra hp!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...985089325&rd=1
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and lets not forget Miguels "smokey mountain" headers that glowed orange hot!
set the header wrap on fire, haha smokey mountain indeed!:rotfl:
set the header wrap on fire, haha smokey mountain indeed!:rotfl:
07-11-2005, 09:47 AM
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lol. I'm sure there are multiple brands of ebay equipment ranging from crap to good.
I forgot the mention that the FMIC came with pretty awesome piping (sorry I didn't take a closeup shot); nice T-bolt clamps, polished, edge beaded (is that the word?) as well as silicone couplings from http://www.hightempsilicone.com/ Pretty good welds on the endtanks. (little bit - maybe 100 mils) of offset on the welds for the pipes however) I doubt it will fall apart.
The headers are the only thing I'm really worried about since people have had leaks and cracks with even mainstream tuner brands? It's made by Megan Racing though, which is pretty reputable as a "copycat" manufacturer in the DSM community.
I forgot the mention that the FMIC came with pretty awesome piping (sorry I didn't take a closeup shot); nice T-bolt clamps, polished, edge beaded (is that the word?) as well as silicone couplings from http://www.hightempsilicone.com/ Pretty good welds on the endtanks. (little bit - maybe 100 mils) of offset on the welds for the pipes however) I doubt it will fall apart.
The headers are the only thing I'm really worried about since people have had leaks and cracks with even mainstream tuner brands? It's made by Megan Racing though, which is pretty reputable as a "copycat" manufacturer in the DSM community.
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heh well I guess I have to clarify:
1. core fitting: I don't know how the hell to fit it on, I am still an fmic n00b; I'll come to the LIC meet next thurs for advice.
2. cut pipe, put on bov flange: machine shops on campus closed until september.
But don't get me wrong, I really do want to see how this fmic compares to others, and especially to the Helix unit I currently have.
Right now my setup is whacked up, so in the next few weeks I'll probably work with Ed to wire up the GM boost solenoid (cheap alternative to the Perrin unit, like 20 bucks for those of you who don't read NASIOC) + dial in 18psi. That way I can get a better comparison of efficacies; I imagine the data will be more helpful to other people that way.
Probably do something like Helix@18psi vs. Helix@20psi vs. FMIC@18psi vs. FMIC@20psi (the tmic vs. fmic comparos I've seen have all been like 18vs. 20+ psi)
1. core fitting: I don't know how the hell to fit it on, I am still an fmic n00b; I'll come to the LIC meet next thurs for advice.
2. cut pipe, put on bov flange: machine shops on campus closed until september.
But don't get me wrong, I really do want to see how this fmic compares to others, and especially to the Helix unit I currently have.
Right now my setup is whacked up, so in the next few weeks I'll probably work with Ed to wire up the GM boost solenoid (cheap alternative to the Perrin unit, like 20 bucks for those of you who don't read NASIOC) + dial in 18psi. That way I can get a better comparison of efficacies; I imagine the data will be more helpful to other people that way.
Probably do something like Helix@18psi vs. Helix@20psi vs. FMIC@18psi vs. FMIC@20psi (the tmic vs. fmic comparos I've seen have all been like 18vs. 20+ psi)
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