Ok im trying to piece together a $150 fmic but have a few ?'s. Nobody on ebay seems to sell the size that dont need bumper cutting (24"x10"x2" total) so i'll get as close to that as i can.

1. What size inlet/outlet do i need on the IC 3" or 2.75"?
2. What size pipe kit do i need?
3. Do any other pipe's need to be replaced? (ex: from theturbo or to the intake) If so what size?
4. Will all the recomended pipes work with both the K03 and BT come spring?

 

i just got a fmic off ebay 2 do the same thing. mine was 27x7x2.5. let me tell you what that thing is a pita to get under that bumper. mine is on know but i still need to move it up becuase its resting on the mottom of the bumper pushing it down. im getting a shop to do my piping, this weekend. but fitting it just takes a long time to do. lol

 

So is the 7" tall the problem or the 2.5" thick the problem?
Renn-art has this fmic kit for about $800 and they say no cutting is needed and its 24 x 10 x 2.

I was also thinking about spraying it black to blend in with the rest of the car but not sure if that's going to have a neg. effect on the cooling.

 

so i have a 24x9x2 front mount intercooler. does that mean no cutting of the bumper needed. r u guys using these intercoolers with the stock turbo because i didnt kno if i should install mine soon or wait till im ready for a k04. and im not sure what piping bends i need.

 

thompsonader make your sig smaller

 

hows that

 

thx

 

Just curious if these are too much of a newb Q.