Fmic Install R33 Series 2 - Require Engine Bay Pic *urgent*

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hey guys,

have been searching for some time so im ging for gold if someone could help me out

I bought this cheapy bloody kit for ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FMIC-TURBO-INTERCOO...1QQcmdZViewItem

Just need a pic of a bay so i can see the pipe that runs past the alternator and meets with the last pipe to the manifold, where it runs through. Do i need to take the whole bottom plastic engine shield off or just cut a hole. Which side does it run up?

Sorry if i sound a bit sketchy, have already had half a case of woody blues. Any pics would be greatly appreciated! cheers boys.. and girls.

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really what i need is anyone who has installed an fmic on 33 series2 with a cooler that has outlet and inlet directing to opposite sides. i think i will need to cut a hole under the water bottle somewhere so i can get the pipe through and come out above the alternator.. . anyone???

[R33S2]

you are correct! if you were qld i could lend you the hole saw as well.

EDIT I only have a 86mm hole saw with no arbour to drive it, stupid me never checked that ones I had, do fit it.

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you are correct! if you were qld i could lend you the hole saw as well.

dude seriously you are a legend. i have just cut a hole there and it all marries up but im glad you posted that anyway. Mods might like to tech faq this one...

cheers

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forget that, anyone got a pic or link to a pic for a hookup of a two piece manual boost controller.

bottom piece goes to actuator, what does the top pipe go to?? any pics pleae guys... life savers!!!

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anyone???? link to installing a manual boost controller to standard soleniod???? please!!

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Does anyone know what to do? I thought this would be a simple question for these forums.

[Birnie]

Got a pic or link to the boost controller?

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yes this is the link. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Turbotech-manual-tu...1QQcmdZViewItem

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Anyone???? Please, I would like to get this done today if possible.

[Birnie]

You don't actually attatch it to the solenoid, you by-pass the solenoid altogether.

Pretty sure the top pipe on the solenoid travels to a metal T-piece connected to a feed that goes from the intercooler piping down into the depths of the engine bay...well into the turbo/actuator.

The boost controller you have takes the place of that that T-piece.

Then block off the pipe that you removed that goes to the solenoid, never to be used again.

The boost controller will then be doing the job of the solenoid.(controlling the pressure feed from the I/C pipe to the wastegate-actuator)

Start with it screwed in, undo a few turns, drive....too low? undo a few more turns and repeat.

[Kennedy]

forget that, anyone got a pic or link to a pic for a hookup of a two piece manual boost controller.

bottom piece goes to actuator, what does the top pipe go to?? any pics pleae guys... life savers!!!

Connect one end of the boost controller to the nipple on the intercooler piping and the other to the wastegate actuator (attached to the turbo)

If you have one of the cheaper IC kits then you might not have a nipple on the cooler piping (usually closest as possible to the throttle body)....if you dont then purchase a $2 nipple and tap it into the piping making sure its a nice fit. Temporarily you can connect that end to the BOV vacuum hose(the one at the top) to drive yourself over to repco or whatever.

PM me if you still have trouble

[Kennedy]

Start with it screwed in, undo a few turns, drive....too low? undo a few more turns and repeat.

ummmm...isnt it then other way around. Undo (anti-clockwise) decreases boost...not increases

[sam5709]

Connect one end of the boost controller to the nipple on the intercooler piping and the other to the wastegate actuator (attached to the turbo)

If you have one of the cheaper IC kits then you might not have a nipple on the cooler piping (usually closest as possible to the throttle body)....if you dont then purchase a $2 nipple and tap it into the piping making sure its a nice fit. Temporarily you can connect that end to the BOV vacuum hose(the one at the top) to drive yourself over to repco or whatever.

PM me if you still have trouble

sorry to bring this question up but im installing a FMIC myself and it doesnt have the nipple, were do you buy these from and how do you tap into the piping, is there welding involved or sumthin?

cheers

[/2on]

The stock turbo has a Boost/Vac Source on the compressor housing you should be able to use that instead of having to drill a hole into the piping.

Correct me if wrong someone

[sam5709]

oh really, i didnt know that, ill have a look, would be alot easier

[sam5709]

cant seem to find anything, anyone have any ideas, its on a series 2 gtst?

[R33S2]

A nipple on the piping seems best but any vacuum line will do it, like the one on your BOV.

[Birnie]

Confusing thread as you started on 1 topic and then edited the title to another....anyways...

here's some pics from yours truly.

Don't take the hole i made as the exact spot though, measure it up yourself and be sure it's right 50 times before cutting.

Good luck.....

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...110032&st=0