FMIC install.

[tpunx99GSX]

Does anyone know a good site that has instructions on how to Install a FMIC, I have one coming and i really dont want to screw it up. It looks pretty easy but i know you have to do some cutting to the bumper and such. I checked vfaq and thats a big nothing.
Thanks in advance.
Tom

[Raptor]

No Freaking wood screws.

[tpunx99GSX]

I promise, no woodscrews. But thank you for pointing that out and being no help. Go put another hole in the blue beast mike. LOL any good answers?

[Raptor]

Doing a CLEAN front mount install is not that easy (regardless of what you may think), I seriously recommend you find someone to help you that doesn't need to ask how on an online forum and if it costs you a few bucks, it will be money well spent. If you insist on doing it yourself, take your time and don't ghetto it with things like zip ties and wood screws or duct tape. There is going to be no one simple answer to your question either, depends on the intercooler you bought, how the pipes are routed and what you have to work with.

[Jakey]

What did you order for a front mount Tom? I do not want to get into an argument, but I truly hope that you do some serious thinking about installing the kit yourself.

[Matt D.]

If you can put together a LEGO kit, you can install an intercooler. Common sense, my friend.

[TheBlizzard]

Tom basically you are going to want to start with removing your stock IC pipes, if you don't have clamps for your couplers then I would save some of them that are in decent shape. My recommendation would be to get new ones that are stronger and that you have to tightened with a rachet or nut driver, I think they are the T-bolt style ones. Once you have all your stock IC piping off then remove your intake and MAF, depending on what piping your going to run this might be in the way. Then I remove the battery for extra room and so you don't hit it and short anything out.

Now that you have a decent amount of room in the engine compartment you can now start the removal of the front bumper. If it has never been off before it can be a little bit of a pain but just keep at it and it will come. There are a lot of screws to remove. Once you get the bumper cover off then remove all the plastic fill in pieces that are by your radiator and such (anything that might get in the way.

This is all the stuff you can do to prep the car for the install. Now you will need to say what piping you are going to run and what route its going to take. Also the size and dimensions of the intercooler will be needed. And what size piping you are going to use.

Yes its not that hard to do, but to get centered and level takes some patience and some adjustments. Also you might need to modify your bumper as well to make it fit depending on the size of the FMIC.

So Tom give some more info on what you are putting in because its too hard to assist you without knowing.

Hope this helps.

CRAIG

[TheBlizzard]

If you can put together a LEGO kit, you can install an intercooler. Common sense, my friend.
Doing a CLEAN front mount install is not that easy (regardless of what you may think).
I think it takes more than common sense if you want to do it right.

CRAIG

[tpunx99GSX]

Finally a great answer, Thank you craig. I didnt need a smart ass answer like mike so arrogantly put. it was a simple question, and needed some good advice, thanks again craig.
The Front mount was one off of ebay (i know i know, hear me out though) The reason i would consider buying this off of ebay is for the simple fact that all the feedback about the previous sales of this particular one has been great, and it is from a local shop so if the tanks blow or a leak or i dont like it i can just drive 20 min and make them fix it and such. Im getting the IC piping from another local shop that has a good rep for doing great work with welds and mandral bending.
Im not worried about the install because im going to dedicate a whole weekend if need be to do this. im just going to keep at it. Ive learned with these cars if something is in the way and can be removed to help it should be removed and put back if need be. I will post pics after its done and see what you all think of my work.

[tpunx99GSX]

heres the link to it BTW. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7961641231&category=33742