eXc Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hey, Just curious, for drift and track days, running a stock R32 GTST (cept exhuast) will I need a FMIC? Or is the stock one good enough? Even if I get a FMIC right now, it will stay stock boost until I can afford a boost controller. I will put one on eventually, I am just prioritising ATM. I can have the FMIC now, and stereo in 3 months, or the opposite. If it's safe to run the stock cooler, I will take the stereo now, if it's not, then I will take the FMIC. I don't mind either way, so long as the car is safe. Cheers Chris Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech_ Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i would be getting the fmic i would think that even on stock boost constantly reving it so high would be putting alot of heat through the turbo and they are still a ceramic exhaust wheel right ??? seriously 3 months without a good stereo isnt that long. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1367953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hey,Just curious, for drift and track days, running a stock R32 GTST (cept exhuast) will I need a FMIC? Or is the stock one good enough? I will put one on eventually, I am just prioritising ATM. I can have the FMIC now, and stereo in 3 months, or the opposite. If it's safe to run the stock cooler, I will take the stereo now, if it's not, then I will take the FMIC. I don't mind either way, so long as the car is safe. Cheers Chris It depends on how much boost your running and what temps your running at the mo Give us a little more info so we can help ya out Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1367954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munna Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hey,Just curious, for drift and track days, running a stock R32 GTST (cept exhuast) will I need a FMIC? Or is the stock one good enough? I will put one on eventually, I am just prioritising ATM. I can have the FMIC now, and stereo in 3 months, or the opposite. If it's safe to run the stock cooler, I will take the stereo now, if it's not, then I will take the FMIC. I don't mind either way, so long as the car is safe. Cheers Chris Running stock boost you should be fine probably not a good idea on a 40 deg day though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1367976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumatix Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I gots no stereo.. engine sound is better anyway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzysiu Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 If you are concerned about track and drift days you will also need an oil cooler Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinTheHapyPig Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 try and avoid driving it hard when it's hot weather. i've had no problems drifting with stock cooler/turbo (r32gtst), but a bit of extra power would definantly help. as long as you are keeping the boost stock, then you should be ok, if you want to start increasing boost get a cooler, and also consider aftermarket turbo's (ceramic turbine wheel on skyline is nice for early spool-up, but they tend to crap themselves above 1bar boost) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 if your running stock everything then keep the stock cooler. if you do fit the fmic then make sure you add some other stuff at the same time to keep the throttle the same otherwise youll have exccess lag in the system as you have to pressurize the core and piping each time you open the throttle. try and do and exhaust at the same time, that way you wont get any lag or a worse throttle response than what you had Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 if u r running track days might wanna look at ur cooling system in general as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozila Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 radiator/oil cooler/frmic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Think abt it this way FMIC/any sort of coolers dont depreciate as much as the stereo. Your stereo loses 50% of its value the moment u walk out of the store Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1368809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXc Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hey guys, thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, except the exhuast, and different springs, the car is standard. It will be staying standard for now. If I get a FMIC it would stay stock boost for now anyways. (No money for boost controller) I will be getting both stereo and FMIC, just I can only have one now and one later. I am not worried about the stereo losing value etc. What I am concerned with is if the car can handle drift/track days without the FMIC. My point is, it would be silly to go the next 3 months without the stereo if I don't need the FMIC. Of course, it would also be silly to get the stereo if the FMIC is needed. I don't mind which I get first, so long as the car is safe. If the car is safe, I'll probably choose the stereo now. Seems most seem to think it will survive. Some saying they do it now. I will only be learning to drift at the moment, so I won't be thrashing the car too much just yet anyways. Cheers Chris Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 you don't need a fmic if your car is fairly stock.. I've been to a track day on a hot day without probs, but I wouldn't be running higher boost without some risk. p.s. I did stereo before FMIC and most other things myself - considering you drive the car everyday, its something that rewards every day Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXc Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Predator - YAY! Someone that understands the goods in a stereo I have been a car audio buff for a while now, and I decided I wasn't going to bother with the skyline. I managed to keep it down for 2 months...well almost 2 months. haha I am quite happy with the power, and I can drift 90 degree turns with the power I have... I havn't had the chance to do more than 90 degree turns as yet, but I may not need a power increase. Or I might suck at drift and not bother with it! And the stock car does everything else I need it to fine (motorkhanas) Cheers Guys, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXc Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Predator - YAY! Someone that understands the goods in a stereo I have been a car audio buff for a while now, and I decided I wasn't going to bother with the skyline. I managed to keep it down for 2 months...well almost 2 months. haha I am quite happy with the power, and I can drift 90 degree turns with the power I have... I havn't had the chance to do more than 90 degree turns as yet, but I may not need a power increase. Or I might suck at drift and not bother with it! And the stock car does everything else I need it to fine (motorkhanas) Cheers Guys, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerealKiller Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 considering we're approaching winter, 40 degree days aren't really in the near future. I'd get the stereo gear done. Save for a few months and FMIC in time for summer. The stock cooler will suffice. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXc Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Or, if I get one of these kits http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=74507 instead of the VSPL ($1150) I could get an EBC with the leftover...hmmm I wonder how much better the Trust one is Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 considering we're approaching winter, 40 degree days aren't really in the near future. I'd get the stereo gear done. Save for a few months and FMIC in time for summer. The stock cooler will suffice. Yeah get the stereo all sorted for now, like CeralKiller said we are coming into winter and the ambient temp drop is fairly large so those 40+ days aren't going to be around as often. If you are looking for a cheap boost controller have a look at these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...4549552317&rd=1 I know there not an EBC but a manual vlave, but well worthe the $30 i think. Have a look at the thread:http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...75&page=1&pp=25 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oosh Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 For peace of mind a good alternative is hooking up a water-spray to your stock cooler. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracidTrax Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 leave the stereo for now and go for FMIC, i wouldnt risk it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/74507-do-i-need-a-fmic/#findComment-1369943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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