XS Power FMIC my way

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

I didn't like the way this FMIC mounted as shown in the articles here. So I decided to shrt route it using the pipes that came with the kit. I actually had enough piping left to make a CAI but decided to scrap that because it was 2 1/2 going into a 3" inlet into the 57 trim. Like it?

http://www.ringo.com/photos/album.html?albumId=39222606

I had to cut some of the pipes and order some transition hoses. I also had to relocate the coolant resevoir and zip tied it to the plastic cover for the passenger side wheel. The BOV ended up kind of low but still a very good place; just not where it is usually placed. Kind of original I think!

spoolin91TSI · Jun 12, 2006

id like to see that post some pics up if ya got any

Bigglesworth87 · Jun 12, 2006

I dont have ringo. Would you mind just uploading it to the dsmtuners?

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

I'm trying to figure out how to host them. I tried putting them on my gallery but I guess they take sometime to get approved.

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

here i had to make a TB inlet of 2 1/2 to fit the 90 degree 2 1/2- 3 1/4 transition hose to the GM MAF.

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

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Here you can see the funky CAI and the position of the BOV below

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

As viewed from the front. It is crooked because I don't have the lower brackets on yet. I still have more work to do before I secure it.

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javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

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finally here you can see the lower pipe. I had to use another 90 degree transition hose for the turbo and a 45 degree to fit the 90 degree elbow of the kit. That is the long hose that is suppossed to go in front of the intercooler. Much slimmer now. There is plenty of space for slim fans. The OEM ones may fit with some modification but I already have some slims on the way.

dnhieu · Jun 12, 2006

pics no workie....

Newlogics · Jun 12, 2006

aren't you forgetting something?
Pictures maybe...

javi-tsi · Jun 12, 2006

Newlogics said:
aren't you forgetting something?
Pictures maybe...

Danget!!! I can see them! What am I doing wrong??? :cry:

I feel dat dat daaattt!!! :mad:

TurboB5 · Jun 12, 2006

grr i wanna c!

dr1ftx3 · Jun 13, 2006

Just go to www.imageshack.us and upload from there.

javi-tsi · Jun 13, 2006

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can you see them now?

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javi-tsi · Jun 13, 2006

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It looks crooked because the lower brackets are not on yet.

sk8shorty01 · Jun 13, 2006

Nice work. Thats just about like my path on my intercooler setup. Looks good, keep it up.

nightspeed87 · Jun 13, 2006

so is the filter inside the passenger fender well in front of the tire???

other wise nice job, and try to get some intake temp logs or somethin to see if that cold air set up actually
works... Like see if it lowered knock or anything like that.

nightspeed87 · Jun 13, 2006

and your coolant bottle couldve been set to the right of the ic with the bov attached right? Seems you have room to still keep it up front. Since you have that big ic in the front blocking all your radiator air, you could put like a sheet metal , or rubber scoop between the radiator and the ic, to pic up air under the car and scoop it up into the radiator.... The scoop will sit horizontal directly under the bumper, and ive seen this work to lower temps a little. Also consider a fluidyne radiator.

Tsi_User · Jun 13, 2006

where did you buy tne silicone transitions?

RedTurboEclipse · Jun 13, 2006

So this is the XS 1G kit? you just changed around the pipes?

If so, you need to do a write up for all the 1G owners.

DSMunknown · Jun 13, 2006

javi-tsi said:
can you see them now?

before posting on a thread, if you are unsure your photos are viewable, click on the "preview" button and see if the links work.

javi-tsi · Jun 13, 2006

RedTurboEclipse said:
So this is the XS 1G kit? you just changed around the pipes?

If so, you need to do a write up for all the 1G owners.

true, but still need those temp numbers and knok nightspeed97 is speaking about

Ravenous · Jun 13, 2006

I would love to see a pic with the bumper on and am waiting on the temps as well...

danyz250f · Jun 13, 2006

I though about doin the same thing. But I could not figure out where to go on the drivers side so I could keep my abs and a/c.

Yes the 1g kit comes with alot of pipe. But iy looks like you have alot of money invested into silicone and those couplers are not cheap.

RedTurboEclipse · Jun 13, 2006

javi-tsi said:
true, but still need those temp numbers and knok nightspeed97 is speaking about

for what? to see if the custom cold air intake setup helps? i'm sure it does based on past custom cold air intake setups/scoops, but there is nothing wrong with the fmic pipe routing from what i see. This kit is <$290 shipped brand new.

The only thing which is a downside is what someone mentions, the silicone couplers/reducers and what not. Those things are not cheap. And how hard the extra labor is.

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