front mounted intercooler

  1. Gooner_Mike

    Custom FMIC?

    Alright forum folks! I would like to get a FMIC (front mounted intercooler for noobs) at some point in the future. Obviously I could get a Forge or Seat Sport jobbie, but I was just wondering if anyone has done their own custom FMIC? I don't think I have seen one... :think: Some of the Leon...
  2. Show off your FMIC

    Shamefully stolen from the MK3 Ibiza Cupra section:D I'll start:D (WIP - new red pipes to go on soon!)
  3. lukecupra2001

    Should i paint me FMIC???

    its starting to look abit old and abit manky so was thinking of spraying it black?what would be best to do it with just normal spray paint or should it be something speacial so it doesnt affect the cooling. i like the idea of stealth look and at the minute me intercooler is the only thing that...
  4. DaNnY_LaD

    leon Cupra R FMIC

    I know this isnt the usal Fmic thread but ive been searching the net for some Silicone Piping and came across these too... Has anyone actual Tryed and tested these as both FMIC Look actually Really small But yet the Silicone and piping quality look really good... Links Of Said FMIC Kits...
  5. Twin pass fmic? For leon cupra auq. . .

    ok, i understand that with the cupra its easier to get a twin pass fmic with inlets and outlets on the same side, however will this lack performance in comparison to an fmic with inlets and outlets either side?
  6. seatcupra2001

    Leon 20vt fmic project

    Hi every 1 i have'nt been on here in a while laptop broken Right to the point i remember seeing a post how to fit a front mount intercooler The only problem is it was to a leon cupra r..... The cupra r inlet manifold has the throttle body on the righthand side...
  7. D.K

    FMIC Crash bar

    Bit of a long shoot but has anyone got any pic's of the front crash bar that Forge supply with there FMIC kit ? I could also do woth the measurement's of where I need to cut an OE crash bar to make it fit. Ideally I'd like to get the crash bar ready before I strip the front of the car to fit...
  8. tdi FMIC help needing ordering bits

    spoke to brad1 not too long ago about what i need to fit a FMIC on my tdi110 and forgot what he said and he aint been on facebook in a while this is what i know of so far : im hunting for a 130/150 egr manifold egr replacement valve - i dont know if i can order one below from forge if...
  9. andyc58

    fmic

    Hi people im getting a fmic but dont want to pay for a forge one,Can someone tell me the size i need for a lcr one so i can look on ebay.Thanks
  10. anybody no how much difference a fmic makes?

    hi, im new the site, joined last nyt. iv had a leon cupra r for round 6 months now, jus had a stage 2 remap and a de-cat pipe, its boosting round 1.3 bar.. is that too much for the k04?? and thinkin of gettin a fmic, how much ov a distance will this make to the performance?? i will get sum pics...
  11. FMIC Fitting Guide?

    Hi Guys, I know this has likely been asked before, and I have searched and seen the youtube video, but is there a guide with stil photos anywhere for a Seat Sport FMIC? Many Thanks.
  12. JamJay

    FMIC Questions

    Hi all, forgive me for this post but I have never really explored this before and it looks simple enough to install a FMIC kit even if you're a novice. I was thinking about buying an 07 Cupra and going Stage 2 but for the price of a standard one, I could get myself a good EVO 8 300 + have...
  13. Whats the Best FMIC Cordoba 53reg 1.9 tdi 130hp with remap

    Hi there whats the best and simplest to fit intercooler with pipe kit please. I have been lookin at the ones on ebay and some look good. I was thinking of putting 2 of the smaller ones together. one under the other and then connected them with a pipe would this work Thanks
  14. fmic ?

    hi there. Im after a fmic for my leon fr . mk1. I know forge do one wich is 600 odd quid is there any others that do the job ? i know on the lcr there are a few that do the job . also if there was a chance of me changing the inlet maifold to a cupra r one what sort of things would need changing ?
  15. Calyx

    FMIC And Milltek...

    For an FR 150. I can find the exhaust for sale just not the FMIC :( any idea where i can get one or if the 1.8T one will fit? Thanks.
  16. Wazuke

    Fmic!

    Hello, I am looking at getting a FMIC for my Leon Cupra. Couple of questions, 1) The intercooler itself has exits either side, should i be looking for one with both exits on the same side? 2) Whats the ideal size i should be after? Cheers Anthony
  17. Big_daddy

    fmic fitted - whistle sound

    Ive fitted a fmic 2day :funk: Took it for a test run and it dosnt seem right, every time i put my foot down i could hear a whistle sound quite similer when turbo spool up when you fit tip. the car does feel laggy and not that resposive. dont have boost gauge yet. Does this sound a like a boost...
  18. ljpacey

    seat sport fmic in inlet out let size?

    hi guys am gunna get a seat sport fmic and do the pipe work my sen just, need to know what the size of the in lets and out lets of the turbo tb and fmic so i can get the right silicone hosers, or do you think i shud just get the forge pipe work? it for 20v fr
  19. Becks

    Which pipes do I need to fit a Laguna FMIC?

    Got a Laguna FMIC at the weekend, and all the pipes that fitted the mk3 ibiza cupra. What pipes will I be missing to fit it to a leon? :confused:
  20. Fitted Seat sport FMIC and PD160 intake and now warning lights up

    hi guys and girls, just fitted the seat sport fmic and PD160 intake and now my engine management light and tcs light have come up:( any ideas??
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