[s-cars] FMIC Alternatives

[Lewis, Gary M]

Dave et al.

I am close to a fairly non-invasive FMIC install that shouldn't require cutting, in the $600-$800 range.  It utilizes an IC core that is 6 x 18.5 x 3.5, top to bottom flowing.

Stay tuned.

Gary Lewis

1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru, RS2 MAF, RS2 Exhaust Manifold, RS2 Injectors, Custom Turbo (K26 Turbine, Factory K26 Cold side (Audi Works '999' P/N) with 50mm intake and custom Innovative Turbo compressor wheel), TurboXS Type 25 Bypass Valve, Bilsteins, Eibachs, Big Reds, Spec II Clutch.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Forgie [mailto:forgied at direct.ca] 
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:23 AM
> To: s-cars
> Subject: [s-cars] FMIC Alternatives
> 
> 
> Iwas looking at a Turbonetics catalogue the other day and 
> noted that Spearco has a number of intercooler  "kits", i.e. 
> Air to Air intercooler cores and different end tank designs.  
> So I was thinking, if a person is not going into the 
> stratosphere (so to speak) with horsepower but was in the 
> 320ish range (mild RS2), then couldn't a smaller (height, 
> width) intercooler that doesn't require cutting of the bumper 
> be sized and fabricated (from off-the-shelf parts)?
> 
> I think the Mike Pedersen (sp) FMIC design is great and has 
> evolved nicely.  However, in some ways, it is too large , too 
> custom and too expensive (US$2000!) for most "normal" 
> applications.  A FMIC that could be bolted on to the car with 
> out having to modify the car would be much better for many of 
> us.  Any thoughts (Hap, Mike, Scott J.??)
> 
> Dave F.
> 
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