09-17-2009
|
#1
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rochester, MN
Drives: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
Posts: 184
|
fmic install on 2g gsx
Well the day finally came for twack and i to install a fmic on my gsx. it went pretty smooth except for a couple hickups thanks to me. kit turned out beautiful and the bov is very unique sounding. here are some pics i took. im sure twack will add some. thanks again twack for all your help.
__________________
97' Eclipse gsx - 14b/16g turbo apex dunk exhaust apexi intake walbro 255 whp-???
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#2
|
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Looks good. Did you do a boost leak test?
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#3
|
|
flips McGee
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
LOL for sure do a leak test, right matt!?! Looks good! What kit is it?
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#4
|
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Quote:
Originally Posted by scheides
LOL for sure do a leak test, right matt!?! Looks good! What kit is it?
|
Seals shipped from Mil.Spec today. Fucking Mitsubishi...
Twack, make sure he does a damn boost leak test! 
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#5
|
|
Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Looks great, fits perfect in there the way it look, what brand is it?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#6
|
|
It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
Drives: something better then you
Posts: 1,987
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
My 2cents on the kit: It was the one of the cheapest kits on ebay that wasnt a universal. It came with all needed hardware to install including Jpipe, aftermarket throttlebody elbow, bov pipe, and a pretapped nibble pipe for a boost/vacuum source. The kit says that it requires cutting of the pipes but we found that untrue. Once we figured out where each pipe went we didnt need to cut any of them. All the pipes were beaded on the ends so that a huge plus in my book. We had 45* pipe left, 2 couplers, and a bunch of t bolt clamps, left over. from the looks of it those extra pipes are there in case you have a t25 or t28 and the kit still bolts up to those. So im impressed that the people puting the kit together covered all there bases and included everything in the kit. Anoter nice thing is it came with a free BOV. Its a knock of so its only temporary, but its nice because when you get rid of the stock piping on a 2g you dont have a bov to use so this will hold you over till you can buy one. I took a jigsaw and cut the crashbeam so it was just the top piece and mounted the intercooler straight to that. It allowed everything to install securely, easy, and even. I thought the kit was very well made and put together. Very convenient because it had exactly everything you needed gaskets included. two thumbs up in my book.
the package
Tearing out piping and AC
Poofys Awesome drilling job straight into the radiator
Poofy in all his glory
The new piping
Gotta love a free knock off BOV, its temporary, but at least its better then the plastic stocker
All done
Just having some fun
Last edited by twack; 09-17-2009 at 02:33 PM..
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#7
|
|
wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Winona Minnesota
Drives: Loud cars
Posts: 2,764
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
That looks pretty fucking sweet Poofy! Great job on the install guys.
__________________
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Matt D.
Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#8
|
|
Braaaaaaaap!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Fridley
Drives: '09 Silveraydo
Posts: 2,028
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
about time  now are you going to sell the car?! lol
looks good
lowering kit next? |
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#9
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: FargO
Drives: the girls crazy
Posts: 3,012
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Nice work cutting the bumper too. Why did you remove the radiator to install the fmic though? Or did you do that because you drilled into it?
__________________
pics or gtfo
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#10
|
|
It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
Drives: something better then you
Posts: 1,987
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
well when he drilled into it, there really was no choice so it was pulled. before this install there was rips in piping and so many leaks and problems this was great matinence. i did boost leak test it but i think the wastegate might need replacing cause i think its leaking
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#11
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Saint Paul, MN.
Drives: E36
Posts: 2,269
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
I had the same kit on my 1g laser. Worked very well for me, and even the crappy knock off did okay. Looks great!!
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#12
|
|
immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Congrats on the intall. But how would a wastegate have anything to do with a boost leak test?!? Unless you mean the vacuum line to the wastegate.
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#13
|
|
It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
Drives: something better then you
Posts: 1,987
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
i think the ebay one has internal damage, and sounds like air is coming from the rod. and its over boosting for line pressure
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#14
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Rochester, MN
Drives: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
Posts: 184
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
hit fuel cut last night and I know I saw 17psi. Pretty sure it went higher but was trying to watch the road at the same time. Scared the crap out of me when it cut!
__________________
97' Eclipse gsx - 14b/16g turbo apex dunk exhaust apexi intake walbro 255 whp-???
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#15
|
|
It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
Drives: something better then you
Posts: 1,987
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
ya we'l figure it out tonight
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#16
|
|
immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: West Des Moines
Drives: poorly
Posts: 4,358
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Quote:
Originally Posted by twack
i think the ebay one has internal damage, and sounds like air is coming from the rod. and its over boosting for line pressure
|
Yea I guess if the diaphragm was broken in the wastegate acutator, didn't think of that. I was picturing an external gate for some reason. |
|
|
|
|
09-17-2009
|
#17
|
|
wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Winona Minnesota
Drives: Loud cars
Posts: 2,764
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Quote:
Originally Posted by asshanson
Yea I guess if the diaphragm was broken in the wastegate acutator, didn't think of that. I was picturing an external gate for some reason.
|
Yeah, I've had the internal diaphragm rip before and there is no boost control and you got a big boost leak. I might have one for ya tomorrow poofy if that is in case the problem.
__________________
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Matt D.
Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2009
|
#18
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: Silver '02 IS300, Blue '06 Suzuki SV1000
Posts: 5,293
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
It looks like that flange will accept a 1g BOV? If you need one, I've got a crushed BOV that held 20psi for me.
__________________
'02 Lexus IS300
'06 Suzuki SV1000: Back on the road and ripping hard as ever!
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2009
|
#19
|
|
'2of9'
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Drives: Racer Van V6
Posts: 2,125
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
looks great man. i like that "grill"
__________________
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
|
|
|
|
|
09-18-2009
|
#20
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Suburbs
Drives: FS-T
Posts: 346
|
Re: fmic install on 2g gsx
Glad to hear good things about the CXRacing piping and intercooler. That is who I have been planning on ordering from for the sled.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
