Fmic For Stock S2 Front Bar

[MAS_R33]

Hi,

I'm getting the 'mod' jitters again lately and was considering a fmic.

Basically running a SII R33 only mods are turbo back exhaust (split dump, hi flow cat, trust pe2) and a k&n filter.

Was looking at FMIC and boost controller next but was wondering if there are any 'stealth' fmic that will sit under a stock sII front bar which offer good performance??

Any info or pics of what you have done would be great

cheers

[Finchy33]

Mate, closest I have seen is the ARC turnflow unit... You don't have to cut the reo, painted black it'd be v.stealth

[MAS_R33]

thanks for the reply.

Dam i thought this was an easy question, seen quite a few that seem to have fmic sitting under std front bar around!

Heard that maybe the TRUST fit as well

[WARLORD]

there is a arc smic its larger than the stock one and is good for 350hp last time i saw one of these they cost about $ 300 second hand and they fit as a stock item.

[gotRICE?]

So your saying you dont want to cut the reo at all?

You could go for the ARC sidemount, or maybe an R34 item?

[jkotsa]

Hi there also looking for a fmic that will fit nicely behind s2 front bar. I here there is a place in hoppercrossing melb vic that supply a turnaround one as well that fits nicely. I forget the name of the company but thinking about getting one from there. They are also on this forum look in parts for sale section (traders).

[gotRICE?]

Just Jap?

You still need to cut the reo-bar to get the JJR one to fit. I Dont think there is many front mount intercoolers that dont require trimming of that reo....

[RPR33]

"ARC turnflow unit" +1 the arc return pipe runs back just under the cooler and back to the stock intercooler piping where the sidemount was.. or just do a sidemount

[MAS_R33]

thanks for the replies guys.

ok prob bad wording. don't mind a bit of modding to stock s2 front bar. This makes option easier?

keen on seeing pics of what ppl have done and what running.

Found this via google... kinda like the look of what is on it but have no idea what it is or how much modding to get it to fit! http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/mrl...nt=MobyDyno.flv

http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/mrl...ent=mobyimg.jpg

Edited October 14, 2008 by MAS_R33

[gotRICE?]

Lith's intercooler is just a standard "over the radiator" type.

This is mine:

Its a Blitz LM Kit. Fantastic little piece. Cant be happier.

Note i screwed up the cut a tiny bit on the passenger side, thats why you can see the pipe Had a slightly bent bumper iron that i didnt know about when fitting. All fixed now, but after i had trimmed!

But, if you dont screw it up ( ) then it looks great!

Edited October 14, 2008 by gotRICE?

[MAS_R33]

Thanks for the replies.... also thanks for the pic GotRice. Silver R33 is exaclty what i wanted!

I'm not planning on doing the install myself so might talk to the shop and get them to talk me through whats there and exactly how much of my stock front bar needs to be cut.

[Kujotk]

got rice my car is a splitting image to yours...... how much did you have to cut of your bar? what needed cutting? can you send me more pics of the install or not?????

cheers

[anomaly]

i got a HDi-hybrid RS spec under my stock s2 bar, looks great (for the little bit that you can actually see )

i will get pics sometime

[MAS_R33]

keen on seeing pics!!

Also interested on how much had to be cut!

thanks

[Bond]

If your keeping it fairly stock why not just get an r34 smic? I have one on mine (only 200rwkw) and its cheap and an easy job to do yourself

[gotRICE?]

These are the only install photos i took. After a bit of frustration i stopped taking snaps

Bumper Iron:

Unfortunately i didnt get any photos of the trimming of the bumper itself, as it was pissing me off , a fair whack of it is cut away, like, nearly all of it. It takes a long time with alot of test fitting, marking, cutting to get it sitting perfect.

And you also need to severely mod the indicator on this style OEM bumper too. Theres barely anything left of it, and the bit of the bumper it slots into was also cut out to clear the intercooler pipe.

Cutting the plastic holder, pulling the brass connectors out etc... you will figure it out!

[Finchy33]

Its a Blitz LM Kit. Fantastic little piece. Cant be happier.

x 2

I have this one on my car, with a stock S2 bar you won't have to do anything to the foggies or indicators. You need to trim some of the bar on the passengers side under them though. Nothing major. I installed in about 3 or 4 hours over a few beers...

Big tip, bolt it all together, get the pipes sitting properly THEN tighten everything

Edit: This type of S2 front bar http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/203340...6708a35a8_o.jpg

Edited October 18, 2008 by Finchy33

[siddr20]

If you arent going to upgrade your turbo anytime soon, then why not just get the r34 side mount.

Its capable of supporting 210kw. Direct fit with no modifications!!

I had mine for about a good solid year with no problems. Even been on track days and no problems with heat soak etc.

Will cost you 100 bucks max

Thats another option for you

gdluck

[paulr33]

i wouldnt bother with a side mount

once you turn the boost up and crank up the exhaust i believe the side mount in the side locaiton is a just a big heater panel

i dont believe you get the gains you get from a decent core in the front of the car

ive got a 450x300x75 core and it fits fine, some of the side bar on the s2 bar to be cut back but it fits well

im yet to see in and out temps from a side mount in the side location

i would expect the outtemps after the core arent that crash hot (mind the pun) when 12psi, full exahust and usual GTST mods

for the cost of typical china cores fitted (sub $500 fitted) why would u bother messiing around with side mounts and junk

[MAS_R33]

ok...I never considered a r34 smic. Basically longer term im wanting to running higher boost on the stock turbo (exhaust is already done).

As car is a daily and reliable driver i want to keep it that way, so thought FMIC would be sensible in first step before mucking around.

Finchy33. My front bar is the same as yours. Any chance you have front on pics? I'm liking what your saying about the minor trimming only.

thanks