What FMIC kit would you all recommend for a 2005 STI?
I'm looking for something clean and decently priced. If there isn't anything
out there that is clean, a member willing to help make it clean would do
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Hey Bryan,
Unless you are going with a larger turbo, there is no need to go with a FMIC... unless you just like the looks. Keep in mind on the stock turbo, you'll get a little more lag from a FMIC.
Unless you are going with a larger turbo, there is no need to go with a FMIC... unless you just like the looks. Keep in mind on the stock turbo, you'll get a little more lag from a FMIC.
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One other thing to keep in mind. If you know what you're doing, it's a 4 hour install. It also requires significantly cutting into your bumper. Just a warning
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Do you have an idea of how much turbo you want on the car? The FMIC, as Julian said, is not really required unless you're going to go apeshit with boost. You might go with a bigger top mount (there are plenty of them).Phibs wrote:Of course I want a larger turbo.
It's helpful if you can give more information about what you're trying to do.
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to the comments above. A LOT of our members use large TMIC's for this very reason. Bigger core takes care of the larger turbo and you don't loose any boost response!
Just depends on which turbo you're going with
Just depends on which turbo you're going with
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I had this FMIC on my 05 STi and I was very pleased with it. Stupid cheap as well.
If you're looking to upgrade the turbo as well, it's not a bad choice. Certainly a great way to minimize heat soak and cool down the intake charge!
If you're looking to upgrade the turbo as well, it's not a bad choice. Certainly a great way to minimize heat soak and cool down the intake charge!
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