junior_G Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I have recently been looking at going down fmic route in the near future and have been lookin at the various fmic's on offer.. the HDI offers the best value, however as I have read with many of the peeps who have chosen this fmic its the core size that seems to be an issue due the cutting of the front end and the slight lag if used with a stock ct9.. I have emailed them to see if any revisions are being made and they have asked basically what other thoughts are and what core size ideally would we like to see ?heres the response I got..Hi Glen,Thank you for your enquiry.We are currently looking into changes for the intercooler for the EP91 Starlet kit. However at this point we can not give you a clear time line of when this will happen with some many developments being undertaken. Perhaps you can give us and indication from the consensus of the Starlet scene of the thickness that would best suit the front of the car. We appreciate your feedback.Thank you RegardsJustin CantwellHybrid Development International Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 the Hdi core size it roughly about the size of greater london. in my opinion, it is absolutely rediculous. it is way too big for a starlet. the wepr kits are a decent size.but id recommend go custom, get one that fits perfectly. asl bill what size his one is, as when we fitted that it was literally perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junior_G Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 I like the Hdi kit especially the piping route and where bov is positioned , I def would like to see a revised version and as you say rick the core is way too big.what sort of core do you reckon dimension wise would be better suited.. any opions guys ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 wait for bill, his one is perfect mate.wepr piping, HDI turbo pipe and a universal core. and it all fits better than any shelf kit ive ever fitted to a starlet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Pretty sure these are the dimensions:OVERALL SIZE = 71cm x 23cm x 6.5cmCORE SIZE = 56cm x 23cm x 6.5cmINLET/OUTLET DIAMETER = 57mm / 2.25"It was a great fit, the bumper needed some slight trimming around the piping but the core slotted in great, whilst keeping the crash bar as you can see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junior_G Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 seems the job.. can you order the turbo to intercooler pipe on its own ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Love Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 the Hdi core size it roughly about the size of greater london. in my opinion, it is absolutely rediculous. it is way too big for a starlet. the wepr kits are a decent size.but id recommend go custom, get one that fits perfectly. asl bill what size his one is, as when we fitted that it was literally perfect.TOTALY AGREE!!!! Fact i couldnt have said it better mate, if the glanza can run fine on an arc tmic (which is just bigger than standard)... then why would a starlet need an fmic the size of a bloody engine bay... its the only fmic kit i know of that has its own electrical boost control thingy..its a waste of space.. and im beggining to not like the look of half these starlets with the huge assed fmic hanging off the front bumper thats been chopped to sh*t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I don't know if it's just me or does anyone else thing they should make them "wider" rather than "taller"?I'll get a pic if anyone doesn't understand but if you look at half of the intercoolers they leave gaps either side of them and are partly covered up by the top/bottom parts of the bumper, so why don't they just make them wider, it would fill the bumper much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 your 100% correct ste91look at this pic, i think a intercooler like this would ROCK!!covering full front and not in need of any trimming at all it seems.i am gonna fit a 98spec bumper soon, and i will measure up what size a intercooler should be to match above picture.I really hope HDI listens to the community, wonder why they ever chose such a redicuolosly big core to start with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Love Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If your wanting a wider fmic ste, it starts to get more complicated. because youll still have to find where the pipes will be located to reach the fmic. the stated size is actualy perfect; OVERALL SIZE = 71cm x 23cm x 6.5cm very ideal size for the starletif you want a wide fmic... look for a laguna deisl fmic... very wide and slim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 if you had one that wide you would have to get epic pipework made up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 is not the fmic in that pic a jam fmic? they are silly wide as my mate has one on his V.custom seems the way forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Geo has one on Athena aswell I believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 yes im sure thats the Jam one, as Sparky says, same as Geo's and the bumper is still very neatGary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 a intercooler with the connections pointing back should win enough space to make it possibel without crazy pipework.like this: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Love Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 ^ that is one nice assed fmic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
y3Lo Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 clock your turbo pointing down mate, chuck that massive long pipe that runs over the mani in the bin and get wicked ep kit to suit the clocked turbo, THATS the kit you want Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Love Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 what the f*ck you on about man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
y3Lo Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 The turbo to intercooler pipe, they ALL go straight up by the manifold, but if you rotate the housing on your turbo pointing down, wickedEP will make you a MUCH shorter turbo to intercooler pipe greatly reducing the length of pipe needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 im guessing you guys are all refering to the hdi coolers on glanza's?? Anyway i got mine behind a gt bumper and the only trimming i had to do was a tiny bit behind the fog light i also moved the bonnet catch support back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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