SSAutochrome WRX/STi FMIC Kit

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:41 am

Hey everybody,

I found this link online... This is the EXACT same kit as the TXS kit, but minus a reducer clamp and a BOV. I think this may very well be the steal of the year. I ordered one today, I'll post up when I receive it to make sure all is legit. Either way, you should check it out because of the price. $450.00 SHIPPED. Eek!

*crosses fingers*

linky to teh hella cheap FMIC

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:42 am

Here's a link to the install instructions...

linky

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:36 pm

Anything has got to be better than their exhaust manifold. Since they just copied this design instead of making one up for themselves, it looks really nice.

If you need help, I now have three bumper cuts to my credit, wanna make it 4?

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:45 pm

I'll let you know as soon as I get the kit in my hands. I will take you up on your kind offer sir

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:16 pm

I really hope it is legit, I just wish I had known about it earlier! Oh well

When you're ready to install, let me know

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:59 pm

I really hope it's legit as well...

WANGAN_X · Post by **WANGAN_X** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:38 pm

it is, but SSAutochrome is not known for their reliability, lots of cracked evo manifolds

Post by **complacent** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:57 am

I realize they are not known for their reliability... But an intercooler core is a pretty straightforward thing (i.e. hard to mess up). I figure if nothing else I can rip the kit to pieces and let everyone know if it was worth 450.00 or not. I'm okay with being the test case this time. And if it ends up being a decent kit, well then that's a helluva bargain, yea?

*crosses fingers*

(i did get shipping confirmation, so SOMETHING is on it's way to my place

)

Post by **complacent** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:47 am

Hey everyone,

I got the kit last night... All in all it looks pretty complete as well as pretty well constructed. I'll try and post up some pics tonight if I get the chance.

..now I just gotta deal with the kit staring at me

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:42 am

bluscooby23 wrote: ..now I just gotta deal with the kit staring at me

Ya, and we all know how long things like that last in your capable hands...

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:16 pm

Okay, pics are resized... Here's what you get. Look familiar???

teh boxes...

hoses, intake, coolant resivoir, elbow, t fitting and pcv tubing

these are all pics of the fins from the outside

this is inside the core

teh endtank and weld job

teh hardpipes

bov flange

hardpipe weld example

view from inside a hardpipe

got t-clamps?

I'll let everyone know what happens as soon as I install it. Hope this helps. This is what $450.00 Shipped gets you.

It looks like the only parts I need to complete the kit are a conical air filter, a 2.75" to 2.5" reducer and a BOV. Figure shopping smartly we're talking ~$100.00. Total cost = $550.00 Shipped. Hmmm, let's hope this thing holds pressure

WANGAN_X · Post by **WANGAN_X** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:15 am

i would pressure test it before, your right, it is hard to f up an IC core, unless you can't weld worth a shit, then it is pretty easy

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 3:57 pm

Well, so far the kit looks to be well worth the price. The welds look pretty decent and the core looks to be well fabricated. We'll soon see if the design / craftmanship of the piping is the weak spot. The real proof will be if piping all fits or if it will require cutting and welding to fit.

You might want to consider painting the pipes with some heat resistant paint (i.e. buy another $20 worth of black satin when you get it for your headers). That will help reduce any heat from the engine bay seeping into the piping.

That core is pretty damn big at 906 c.u. There are few that exceed that size and none that come close for that price.
APS 725 FMIC: 1,190 c.u. ($1,500)
Perrin FMIC: 906 c.u. ($1,300) these two are the exact same size.
TurboXS FMIC: 790 c.u. ($1,100) if you hunt you can find them for less
Greddy FMIC: 692 C.U. ($875)

I hope the fitment and install go well.

04blksti · Post by **04blksti** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:29 pm

One of my buddies bought an ssautochrome FMIC kit for his SR20 and it works like a dream. He also bought an exhaust from them and it fit perfictly.
The reason he bought alot of ssautochrome was because it was his "budget"
car. But it all worked out fine and there was no leaks in the core.

gsx-lex · Post by **gsx-lex** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:46 am

Hows this holding up?

Post by **complacent** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:13 pm

Dunno man... worked well when I sold the car...