Guest moddy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi, what are the pros and cons of fitting a FMIC with stock turbo's. Would i get more power? Would anything else be needed or changed to accomodate a Fmic? any problems shortening the turbo's lifespan etc Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Not any noticable difference, but if you still have a stock intercooler then it should improve cooling. Also good for future developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Theres no need to fit one with stock turbos, a clean sidemount is good enough. But if you must fit one you'll have to relocate power steering cooler at the least, maybe lose the stock airbox as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Get a Chris Wilson or a Whifbitz SMIC for stock turbos upto BPU or a small single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If you fit a FMIC make sure it's ducted properly and that your radiator is in good working condition to prevent cooling issues. When you stick a big intercooler in front of the rad you reduce the amount of air hitting the rad significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If you do fit a FMIC then make sure it is a good quality one and is ducted so that the air is forced through it. A good condition stock SMIC with the stock ducting will be more efficient than a cheap Ebay FMIC with no ducting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 If you fit a FMIC make sure it's ducted properly and that your radiator is in good working condition to prevent cooling issues. When you stick a big intercooler in front of the rad you reduce the amount of air hitting the rad significantly. If you do fit a FMIC then make sure it is a good quality one and is ducted so that the air is forced through it. A good condition stock SMIC with the stock ducting will be more efficient than a cheap Ebay FMIC with no ducting. I've just recently purchased a Greddy FMIC from a fellow member to replace my knackered stock SMIC, and I am quite concerned about the reduction in the amount of air hitting the Radiator. How can I improve the air flow through to the Radiator? How can I improve ducting with an FMIC installed. BTW I have an SRD aluminium rad, I've also purchased a APR carbon fibre Slam panel to improve air flow to the rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dont be concerned mate, tons of car run front mounts with no overheating issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dont be concerned mate, tons of car run front mounts with no overheating issues. Then again some have overheating issues. I had overheating as soon as i installed a FMIC. However that was due to a goosed rad. The rad even in a goosed state can still provide adequate cooling when there is no FMIC. My problem was solved by fitting another radiator and no issues since. What i'm getting at is, as long as your rad is in good condition you won't have a problem. If your really concerned fit a slam panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Then again some have overheating issues. I had overheating as soon as i installed a FMIC. However that was due to a goosed rad. The rad even in a goosed state can still provide adequate cooling when there is no FMIC. My problem was solved by fitting another radiator and no issues since. What i'm getting at is, as long as your rad is in good condition you won't have a problem. If your really concerned fit a slam panel Dont be concerned mate, tons of car run front mounts with no overheating issues. Thanks for the reply's guys. My Radiator is an Aluminium one, i bought it off Lee(SRD), it was only fitted in october and due to terrible weather it has only covered about >800 miles since. I have bougt myself a slam panel, so with all this in mind I should be ok right? When members mention 'proper' ducting for an FMIC, I'm not really sure what that means? Does it mean installing an aftermarket front bumper with a big mouth like the Do-Luck, so more air flows through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcc42uk Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Would like to know more about ducting as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) i have a large greddy FMIC. i have no water temp issues. its only a street car i dont track it. if you are worried, possibly you could remove the air con radiator, as this is in between the FMIC and engine rad in regards to ducting, i think stock bumper is quite well designed, the bumper allows plenty of air at the FMIC, unless you refer to the little bits at the side to stop air blowing around it? Edited December 9, 2011 by Lude (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 The little bits at the side are quite useful, yes Air will take the path of least resistance, so most of the air going in there will pass around the sides of the IC rather than squeeze through those tiny fins. It doesn't have to be airtight, just some baffling will help loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 would it be an idea to consider an uprated radiator if there are any issues directly after fitting a FMIC? id like an alloy rad anyway, i could justify it to my bank balance a bit better if it would help any possible over heating if my rad is shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I fitted a Greddy Spec LS to my Supra as my OEm side mount had seen its last days.. I did not find any huge difference with fitting it, but the fins were crumbling badly on the stock one, says alot for Mr Ts 17 year old design.. I am also interested in the ducting, reckon its worthwile, the OEM one is ducted if I am not mistaken, mine did not have it though. I think the HKS oil coolers come some form of ducting as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Do a search on my user name , intercooler and ducting, I have done this to death over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I also believe Jevansio did a thread where he ducted his front mount too. Edit - Yes here its is. Jevansio FMIC Ducting Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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