MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Robo on March 04, 2012, 02:53:52 pm

Title: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Robo on March 04, 2012, 02:53:52 pm: Anyone on here running a true dedicated front mount intercooler not S3 or twintercooler type and if so which one would you reccomended ideally for edition 30 GTI
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: sub39h on March 04, 2012, 02:54:44 pm: THS?
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Post by: chungster on March 04, 2012, 02:56:44 pm: What is a "true dedicated FMIC" ?? :popcornsoda:
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Post by: Hedge on March 04, 2012, 02:57:41 pm: The Golf comes with an FMIC (Front Mount Intercooler) as standard. :confused:
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: bacillus on March 04, 2012, 02:58:13 pm: I think you'll find that the twintercooler is fine for your car even up to stage 2+.
Be aware that a "true fmic" will leave you with the dead weight of your present IC.
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Robo on March 04, 2012, 06:06:30 pm: Thanks for the replies so far I am meaning true as in not sandwiched inbetween radiator etc and actually front mounted in the lower grill section of the bumper and not twintercooler as this mixes warmer air with colder air surely if it was purerly front mount this wouldn't happen also the stoc ic I image would weigh not very much and if u wanted to could be removed
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: bacillus on March 04, 2012, 07:31:52 pm: Like I said, a "true fmic" will leave you with the dead weight of your present IC.

Easiest option if you want one would be the bsh version http://dubtek.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_38_40&products_id=267
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 05, 2012, 09:07:54 am: Quote from: Robo on March 04, 2012, 02:53:52 pm
Anyone on here running a true dedicated front mount intercooler not S3 or twintercooler type and if so which one would you reccomended ideally for edition 30 GTI

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FGolf_GTi%2FImage0023.jpg&hash=cc661789a06d7d934f30f2c6ea4f3181622f79bf)
Yes but it on a GTI not an edition 30.
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Robo on March 05, 2012, 06:52:17 pm: Looks spot on mate what kit is it?
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Post by: Sie on March 05, 2012, 07:02:08 pm: What size dimensions? How thick?

Sie
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: martziniuk on March 05, 2012, 07:03:15 pm: Looks like an eBay kit to me. I always wondered if they fit.
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 06, 2012, 08:35:34 am: Its a autobahn88 kit with a uprated intercooler, Core size is 560 x 230 x 65mm.
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Robo on March 06, 2012, 03:35:57 pm: Do you have any pics with bumper on?
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Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 06, 2012, 04:10:18 pm: Here is one with my custom lower grill in,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FGolf_GTi%2FXSP_0978_exposure.jpg&hash=50ba64a786df1dec0dbe8826d62c23ac0797c0c8)

struggling to find one where you can actually see it with the standard grill in.
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Robo on March 06, 2012, 06:53:59 pm: Looks awesome mate would you reccomended the kit over the twintercooler?
Title: Re: True FMIC anyone got one?
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 06, 2012, 09:12:59 pm: Honestly couldn't say because i have never tried a twintercooler but personally from thne results i have felt i wouldn't bother with the forge.