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So, I'm trying to get everything down in writing for my FMIC plan just so it's a little more organized and I can bounce ideas off you guys.
So the masterplan is to do the following all during a 3day weekend, since we'd be ripping the front end of the car apart anyways...
1. FMIC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11060899192...XX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_3776wt_891
2. Custom charge pipe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Silico...Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_3429wt_891
+ http://www.allpurposepipes.com/prod...d=260&osCsid=3c67724ebe3420873f637fc35829759a [can be welded on if necessary, which would be done ahead of time]
3. Two air temp ports to get fmic in/out temps http://www.siliconeintakes.com/prod...d=500&osCsid=0a36531cd2ef178639f063904033965e
I had found on ebay aluminum piping with the ports built in but now I can't refind it
This would be just as cheap though and probably easier on space requirements
4. Dual air temp gauge
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Interc..._Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_626wt_891
5. Silicone radiator hoses
http://www.vivaperformance.com/silicone-radiator-coolant-hose-kit-s60-v70-s80/ [gotta keep George in business
Also will be good to do a coolant flush as I haven't done one yet and to inspect the radiator for damage/cracks that might be developing]
6. Passenger CAI [good time because we can easily route around the FMIC with the bumper off]
The biggest hurdles to this are the AC dryer on my 04 R, which I've heard makes the job a PITA compared to 05-07, and the clamp for my turbo which is unique to 04-05 R's. The html-linked flange will work, but I'm not sure if I'll have to weld it or not. If anyone in the DC area knows of a good machine/welding shop that would do a full charge pipe for me for a decent price, let me know
I plan on putting the guage in either a fitzy pod or an a-pillar pod. I like gauges. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I think they're cool so dont judge me!
However, their installation at the same time is not necessarily going to happen as I might not have my pods ready. However, installing the sensor ports is the most important thing for this job.
So all that said, do you guys have any advice or recommendations for parts or methods of doing these jobs? Anything I'm missing? I'm not looking to do meth/water injection quite yet. Also, would this be the ideal time to put in a catch can and/or intake manifold spacer?? I mean, it seems like most of the work is already done anyways
Also considering hitting up psw3081 for a high flow intake manifold, but that would set me back a few months for funding purposes.
So the masterplan is to do the following all during a 3day weekend, since we'd be ripping the front end of the car apart anyways...
1. FMIC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11060899192...XX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_3776wt_891
2. Custom charge pipe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Silico...Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_3429wt_891
+ http://www.allpurposepipes.com/prod...d=260&osCsid=3c67724ebe3420873f637fc35829759a [can be welded on if necessary, which would be done ahead of time]
3. Two air temp ports to get fmic in/out temps http://www.siliconeintakes.com/prod...d=500&osCsid=0a36531cd2ef178639f063904033965e
I had found on ebay aluminum piping with the ports built in but now I can't refind it
4. Dual air temp gauge
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Interc..._Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_626wt_891
5. Silicone radiator hoses
http://www.vivaperformance.com/silicone-radiator-coolant-hose-kit-s60-v70-s80/ [gotta keep George in business
6. Passenger CAI [good time because we can easily route around the FMIC with the bumper off]
The biggest hurdles to this are the AC dryer on my 04 R, which I've heard makes the job a PITA compared to 05-07, and the clamp for my turbo which is unique to 04-05 R's. The html-linked flange will work, but I'm not sure if I'll have to weld it or not. If anyone in the DC area knows of a good machine/welding shop that would do a full charge pipe for me for a decent price, let me know
I plan on putting the guage in either a fitzy pod or an a-pillar pod. I like gauges. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I think they're cool so dont judge me!
So all that said, do you guys have any advice or recommendations for parts or methods of doing these jobs? Anything I'm missing? I'm not looking to do meth/water injection quite yet. Also, would this be the ideal time to put in a catch can and/or intake manifold spacer?? I mean, it seems like most of the work is already done anyways