what to do with $1500

[nitemare5]

imo fmic..., then the powerfc after

enables you to run the extra boost with abit more safety, and there is only so much you can tune on a what is an almost stock car. sure there is power to be made with a good tune on a close to stock r33, but you are going to have to get the car tuned AGAIN after you get an fmic after the powerfc anyway, saves abit of cash. If you are really concerned about fuel consumption, get yourself a S-AFC (piggyback fuel computer) as a temp bandaid and then sell it when you can afford a powerfc. Jap items usually hold a good resale value and you'd lose very little.

[Sciby]

Interesting... the ebay intercooler kits look *very* similar to the hybrid i'cooler photos...

[JaFF]

Thanks guys. i just brought one of those FMICs (600x300x76) off ebay for $850.

should have enuff money to get a safcII too i think. then i'll have to save 4 the tune up.

what can i expect rwkw wise? 180 at 12psi?

[Sciby]

Yeah, roughly around 180rwkw... maybe a bit less, maybe a teeny bit more...

Let us know what the quality of the FMIC kit is like... $850 has to be the cheapest I've seen for a full kit.

[JaFF]

I'll take some close up pics etc 4 u.

Unfortunately I wont be able to say exactly what sort of increase i get as i havn't had the car dynoed yet and probably will only get it done once i have the safcII so it can be tuned

[Steve]

You will notice the difference.

[Sciby]

That's cool, I'm more interested to see the quality of the core/pipes, etc...