[s-cars] FMIC info digested...

[djdawson2@aol.com]

I'm not trying to sell you on the idea... just stating that inexpensive options do exist.  Unfortunately, the intercooler won't install itself, and some fab work is required.
 
1) You do have to cut your bumper
2) You do have to make plumbing runs from the turbo to the IC, and from the IC to the stock intake hose
 
Number 2 could be done with various silicon connectors (no welding) if that was required.  The intercooler is made by Treadstone (http://www.treadstoneintercoolers.com/) and the model is a "BM8."  It is a quality bar and plate IC (no tube and fin junk), and they sell it for $249... but it can often be found on ebay for $219.
 
It will fit within the confines of the stock front bumper cover.
 
Dave
 
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From: Eric Phillips <gcmschemist at gmail.com>
To: djdawson2 at aol.com <djdawson2 at aol.com>
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Sent: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 14:26:45 -0800
Subject: Re: [s-cars] FMIC info digested...





OK, Dave - as long as no metal fabrication is required, I'm interested.  I'm a competent DIYer (I'd like to imagine so, anyway), but I have my limits.  So, what's the scoop?
 
Eric