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 Nov 5 2005, 06:32 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150  |
hey guys,
I was looking at this EVO VIII FMIC that I plan to install on the GSX. now when I was in Iraq I had stumbled upon a guys documentary on this install... I have since lost it and don't even know where to start. I know that the first thing I need to do is remove the front bumper and disconect/remove the stock side mount. anyone try this or see any documentation on the easiest way to do this. I would really like to see some guidence before I start cutting and hacking parts that I do not have to. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Nov 6 2005, 07:38 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Sorry I'm of no help here - but I may know of an Evo FMIC hitting the market in the future ...
-------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Nov 6 2005, 01:59 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Nov 6 2005, 07:38 AM) Sorry I'm of no help here - but I may know of an Evo FMIC hitting the market in the future ... I already have the FMIC... I am just looking for guidence in install. Ben -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 6 2005, 06:01 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
Here is that what you were looking for?
-------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Nov 6 2005, 07:17 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 7-July 04 Member No.: 319 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Nov 6 2005, 07:38 AM) Sorry I'm of no help here - but I may know of an Evo FMIC hitting the market in the future ... hmmm how much? i will soon be in the market for evo8 fmic and evo8 wheels |
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Nov 6 2005, 07:33 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
that is excactly what I was looking for, thanks
-------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 7 2005, 03:55 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
ok guys, here is where I am at...
got the old side mount removed (BTW.... it is now for sale and looks really good) but now I am trying to get the FMIC mounted.... damn, what a mess... looks like I have to hack on the bumper to make it fit (anyone have a sawzall???) also, how the hell is this plumbing going to have to fit??? I looked at the stock plumbing on an EVO today and since the intake manifold is reverse of the GSX intake, do I need to turn the FMIC back side forwards so that the boosted air flows through the intercooler properly??? I don't see any other way of doing it cause mounting the intercooler forward would cause me to run the plumbing next to my exhaust header (counter productive). this is a lot more labor intensive than I expected.... and BTW... how many damn bolts and clips are required to hold on a bumper cover??? I think I broke at least 7 of them. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 7 2005, 04:11 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
LOL, I don't believe you have to switch it around. Design should be uniform for both sides. Most people DO run the intercooler plumbing by the exhaust manifold. It's about the only way you can do it.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 8 2005, 12:08 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
ok guys... I just read here "The Intake plenum can be mounted in either direction, so installation is possible on a stock DSM or a tube-frame car." so does that mean that I could turn the stock intake around so that it would mate with the intercooler plumbing the same way it does on the EVO.... (I don't think it possable, but worth a ask).
or would I have to spend the cash on the mach v intake manifold to take advantage of that??? Ben -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Nov 8 2005, 12:49 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Why would you want to run the intake manifold in the same direction as the EVO8? I don't think that's even possible being that you've got all the belts and everything on the left side of the car there and literally no room for intercooler piping. The main portion of the FRH intake you linked to is unboltable from the intake runners, giving tube chassis (I.E. probably RWD cars) easier access to the intake if that's the way they've got it setup.
Try running it like this http://www.slowboyracing.com/more.php?id=1...7c6b5bfa8f77c26 That's the way most people do it. Here's a link to the J-pipe you'll need in order to make an easy transfer to go from the turbo compressor housing to the drivers side portion of the intercooler. About 3/4 the way down the page, 1G FMIC J-pipe. http://www.diamondstarmotorsport.com/fmicparts.shtml -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 8 2005, 03:33 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
ok, you have helped lots here.... next question...
how do I install the FMIC with-out removing/hacking into the reinforcement bar under the bumper cover??? is it possable??? -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 8 2005, 04:44 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Well, yes and no. If you want the FMIC to hang out from under the bumper and look goofy, then no. If you want it to sit above the bumper and fill the opening, then yes. You'll also need to flatten the hood hinge support in order for the FMIC to sit right.
Here: http://www.plymouthlaser.com/fmic.htm http://www.plymouthlaser.com/fmic2.htm It's a two-webpage documentary so take your time reading it. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 8 2005, 06:05 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
excactly what I needed... thanks turbohcar!!!!
-------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 8 2005, 07:46 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Sweet!! I'm going to have to archive this one for the future!
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Nov 9 2005, 09:56 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
 Just some stuff I researched for when I go for a FMIC.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 9 2005, 10:19 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
QUOTE (turbohcar @ Nov 9 2005, 09:56 AM) Just some stuff I researched for when I go for a FMIC. You are the MAN Brett!
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Nov 9 2005, 10:29 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Awww stop it, you're making me blush!~
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Nov 9 2005, 10:57 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE Sweet!! I'm going to have to archive this one for the future! I saved it under my favorites, and printed out a hard copy... Brett, you are the man. Ben -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!! |
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Nov 11 2005, 08:13 PM
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Did I miss something? Where did it show in that link the guy cutting the bumper support?? It wasn't even there in the pics...or am I crazy?
Otherwise, a very good writeup
-------------------- -Josh
*ChitownDSM* - '90 Talon Tsi AWD - PTE 50trim, FP Cams, Rebuilt 6 bolt ++ - '91 Talon Tsi AWD - Totalled (1/14/07) 12.79 @ 112.5mph on the stock clutch :) |
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Nov 11 2005, 08:48 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
He had the steel bumper still attached to the front facia it looked like. it's on the second page of the writeup.
I need to figure out how to make one of those work on a 3/s....
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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