Fmic Options

[GoldZilla]

yes

"More information please, Leigh."

/end game show host voice...

[rubba]

Indeed, did you mean you have one? Or that they require the cutting of metal to make them fit?

I am not really concerned with the bumper support blocking the top part, moreso cuttings holes in the panelwork...

[leetom]

"More information please, Leigh."

/end game show host voice...

lol, i think we all know all fmic kits apart from return feed need cutting( in some cases with some trick plumbing you can get away without cutting hole under battery box , phil ( stage 1) did it i think but still usually have to trim reo bar

ps apparently my greedy fmic arrives today and i put on eyelids lastnight (frontend makeover)

[pixel8r]

This thread has been fantastic for fmic info...

I now have 2 options:

I can afford to dive in deep and get a trust/greddy or blitz SMIC (save money on piping, still good result, no cutting) for ~$1k

OR

instead I can buy a better fuel pump (suggestions?), Nismo FPR, and maybe a Z32 AFM (or other suggestion?) - if needed for ~180awkw.

And I can look into a mearkat water spray kit which should solve any cooling issues.

This second option gives me much better value for money, at the cost of a more complex cooling setup (more to break?). I reckon this would allow me to pass 180awkw, with the only thing lacking being an Apexi SITC - but it should still handle the power fine. The GT30 turbo should only require boosting a few more psi to get a nice huge power increase. Its currently at 12 psi but the fuel system isn't real happy with it so I dont push it much, and even at 12psi its only just touching on the GT30's efficiency zone...

I'm not desperate for more power, I'd settle for the same power as I have now, but with better cooling. But given the choice of the above 2 options, I'd definitely go for the second one.

[darrinspencer]

On the topic of FMIC's has anyone used either of the stagea specific kits justjap sell for 449 and 499?

Do these require the cutting of anything?

I have the JJR type 2 kit in my series 2

Fitted straight up. Had to cut hole for return pipe under battery.

Not sure about the front bar reo, as I have R34 GTR front and R34 reo which allows for a FMIC.

Not sure why everyone is so concerned about cutting a hole for the return pipe

A 260RS has a hole cut there from autech and they pass ADR, compliance and rego inspection.

So there should be no difference.

[Tangles]

spending a grand on a fmic is a bit costly.

utilize your r34 gtt larger smic for now IMO.

Bosch 040 fuel pump - $220 delivered

or Bosch 044 fuel pump - $300 delivered

Z32 AFM - $300 new or $200 second hand (ebay?)

Nismo adjustable FPR - $175 delivered (nengun)

adjustable cam gear exhaust wheel - $90 (group buy thread)

install and retune at Boostwerx - $300

all up roughly $1000-1200 for the above, or $1000 for a brand name cooler

id do the mods

[rubba]

So cutting a hole under the battery though is technically illegal and defectable?

First off has anyone actually been done for this in a Stagea?

A mate of mine told me it was possible to get it done properly and mod plated so it is all a-ok with the law. Is there any truth to that?

[chook]

Got myself an R33 'turn back' ARC intercooler for my S2 Stagea.

Has anyone got one like this or similar in their S2 ?

Just looks like such a tight fit with the electric fan and small gap for the pipes. If someone has one could they describe it or post some pics please. cheers

[JVP]

I have the JJR type 2 kit in my series 2

Fitted straight up. Had to cut hole for return pipe under battery.

Not sure about the front bar reo, as I have R34 GTR front and R34 reo which allows for a FMIC.

Not sure why everyone is so concerned about cutting a hole for the return pipe

A 260RS has a hole cut there from autech and they pass ADR, compliance and rego inspection.

So there should be no difference.

It is illegal in Victoria to cut a hole under the battery tray.

it sucks, and it doesnt make sense why to me, but thems the rules.

i dont understand, because as you said, 260RS's have holes there, GTR's have holes there....

stupid vic roads.

So cutting a hole under the battery though is technically illegal and defectable?

First off has anyone actually been done for this in a Stagea?

A mate of mine told me it was possible to get it done properly and mod plated so it is all a-ok with the law. Is there any truth to that?

few skyline guys down here got done for it, i was lucky i never got pulled over.

you can get an engineers cert. for it, but is it really worth the hassle?

if i ever choose to go for a FMIC, i will buy a cooler, and get custom pipes made up like what alex did. or get a blitz/greddy/ARC cooler kit.

hope that helps

[darrinspencer]

It is illegal in Victoria to cut a hole under the battery tray.

it sucks, and it doesnt make sense why to me, but thems the rules.

i dont understand, because as you said, 260RS's have holes there, GTR's have holes there....

stupid vic roads.

few skyline guys down here got done for it, i was lucky i never got pulled over.

you can get an engineers cert. for it, but is it really worth the hassle?

if i ever choose to go for a FMIC, i will buy a cooler, and get custom pipes made up like what alex did. or get a blitz/greddy/ARC cooler kit.

hope that helps

With GTR's the hole is designed to be there from factory and has an extra thickness of metal to reinforce it.

With the 260rs, they started out as standard stagea's and Autech has cut a hole, just like you would.

So if a 206RS passes ADR and rego inspection, why should a standard stagea get defected.

Would mean there is 2 sets of rules. Maybe something you could prove in court if you get defected.

That was my point.

[JVP]

With GTR's the hole is designed to be there from factory and has an extra thickness of metal to reinforce it.

With the 260rs, they started out as standard stagea's and Autech has cut a hole, just like you would.

So if a 206RS passes ADR and rego inspection, why should a standard stagea get defected.

Would mean there is 2 sets of rules. Maybe something you could prove in court if you get defected.

That was my point.

as i said, it doesnt make any sense

[_Ryan_]

as i said, it doesnt make any sense

its victoria

[timheather]

I just bought an FPV cooler off ebay.... dunno what size it is, but hoping to get it to fit using some of the stock return piping. Anyone tried to sue one of these before? only cost me $150.

[GoldZilla]

FPV as in Falcon F6 Typhoon?

[timheather]

Yep

[_Ryan_]

interesting... let us know how you go

[Howie]

So how'd it go with the FPV intercooler?

[DaveB]

So how'd it go with the FPV intercooler?

yeah how'd it go with the FPV cooler?

[jasevr4]

out of curiosity has anyone fitted a r33 trust fmic kit to their stagea? did it require much modifying? should it fit with a tiny bit of work?

[GoldZilla]

Bump!