Kylar Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 So I take it that intake valves are closed when the engine is not running? With the car off the throttle body is closed and the air will stop there. His method should work, though you really only need to bring it to 20-30 psi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 vibrating stopped. My tuner adjusted the idle by 50 -100. Now its 750 -800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 vibrating stopped. My tuner adjusted the idle by 50 -100. Now its 750 -800 That's good to hear. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 The only thing he told me is to check the tranny and engine mount. It could be worned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Me and my lonesome self started the install today. I think for myself it went pretty good. So far the only thing I have noticed is that the passenger side pipe seems danger close to the GTSpec headers. I am sure they are not supposed to be rubbing, but they almost seem like they want to. Does anyone else with aftermarket headers see this? I don't think it is a problem, they just seem almost too close. I will know how well centered it is after I get the bumper on and then do some pressure testing before I reflash. Did not seem that bad of an install, really....so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I don't think my car wants a FMIC and I am on hold. Was trimming the bumper and the razor Knife jumped into my thumb, but the bone stopped the blade. I wish the hospital woud hurry up So I can get my stitches and and finish up. I will not be defeated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 ^The people demand PICS And let this be a warning to all installers - buy yourself a cheap little plug in dremel from Target/Walmart/HomeDepot/etc that has adjustable speed. Slow it all the way down and do the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Woops. Sorry to hear about the injury. Dremel works wonders on the bumper skin. I have Perrin headers. The pipes are close. Do not touch and have never had an issue. I kinda figured the heat from the headers might help the hot pipe charge air stay warm, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Pict1 after the cut and lots of pressure and 2 hours in the ER http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00025-20100523-1446.jpg Pict2 after the stitches in ER http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00027-20100523-1658.jpg Pict3 at home 4 hous later http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00029-20100523-1851.jpg Couple misc install shots. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00017-20100522-1710.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00021-20100523-1217.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/balrock01/ZR4/IMG00023-20100523-1218.jpg My buddy was unable to make it out with the pressure test cap, so I just may have to slap it together and see how she holds. It feels "tight":eek: anyway. Yes, dremel would have been better. I don't know if I read the, "if you are a stupid ass you can't sue me if you injure your self on the install in the instruction manual anywhere.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 At least you have a sense of humor about it. I have a nice scar from installing my front Cobb sway bar. Should have got stitches, but the snow worked good enough to keep going, lol. Congrats on a nice looking install. I have some ideas to make things super clean and take out some of the previously mentioned concerns. I will try them out during my teardown. Perfect time since the car is already in pieces. I will report back with results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 At least you have a sense of humor about it. I have a nice scar from installing my front Cobb sway bar. Should have got stitches, but the snow worked good enough to keep going, lol. Congrats on a nice looking install. I have some ideas to make things super clean and take out some of the previously mentioned concerns. I will try them out during my teardown. Perfect time since the car is already in pieces. I will report back with results. What's wrong with your car now? Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Wrong? It isn't making 450whp thats whats wrong, lol Upgrading AGAIN. 1000cc injectors, EWG, Fuels Rails, KSTech 73mm intake, bunch of crapola. Shamar gets the chance to really blow up the block. Going for max boost from 3000-redline. Aiming for 450whp on the dyno. We goin Sizzler you didn't hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 HOLY CRAP BALROCK I IMAGINED IT EVERYWHERE BUT A THUMB. You are now my personal hero for finishing up your install after a to the bone thumb stab. Last time I had one of those - I WENT HOME FROM WORK FOR A DAY. Seriously. Stoked you got it in and running. Hope the hand heals fast. F-ing scared of razors under torque or when they are dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 LOL! I could have finished, but the wife said I was done for the day when I finally got home. It was a brand new blade. I wish to god I could take the day off, but we are so swamped for a change. I am going to throw the bumper and intake on and I will be done. Gotta get that flash on and get moving for that tune time! Good times for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 5/27/10 update I have more kits ready to ship the week of June 6. If you are interested let me know. Here is a link to a '08+ WRX. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1989627 and I'm now working on a kit that will fit '08+ STi's and LGTs with STI swaps. Stay tune. Bryan Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Now that I have driven this FMIC in the summer heat (90+ for a couple of days) I have been able to change the table in the ECU that compensates timing based on intake air temp. My table used to be appropriate for my TMIC, but now it seems that the amount of timing I have to pull in the heat is less (this is despite the fact that I run a leaner AFR and more timing and boost then TMIC). So the 10+ whp I gained going to FMIC is more like 15+ WHP difference in the heat. itsme: answer my PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Bryan, very nice. Now answer LBGT, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamie700 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 LBGT would you mind posting your IAT comp table. I adjusted mine just a little from stock but am curious how much it could go. I also really noticed a difference in the heat, last few days were upper 80's and humid. Last year with my TMIC the car felt way slower on hot days, this year I don't notice the power drop nearly as much. FMIC is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Before: http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4153/iattimingcompbefore.jpg Now: http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9356/iattimingcompafter.jpg Very sure I can add more above 86F, but I will try this out for a while. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Mike you are gonna be soooo pissed when your motor blows. Mentally prepare so you don't freak out and do something stupid....Say it with me now, "some day it will blow, I have to pay to play." "Some day it will blow, I have to pay to play". Lol... Wrong? It isn't making 450whp thats whats wrong, lol Upgrading AGAIN. 1000cc injectors, EWG, Fuels Rails, KSTech 73mm intake, bunch of crapola. Shamar gets the chance to really blow up the block. Going for max boost from 3000-redline. Aiming for 450whp on the dyno. We goin Sizzler you didn't hear? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Took our RACER X equipt LGT with a vf39 sti style to the Irwindale 1/8th mile today with our favorite tuner Infamous1. 1.9 60ft8.4 1/8th @ 85mphprojected 1/4 mile: 13.1 WAY TO GO RACERX FMIC!!! Definately worth the price of admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Oh, trust me... I know. It wont be the first motor I pushed too hard. Ever see what happens when you fail to check valve clearance after break in on an air cooled motor? Go for one last ride for an ice cream cone before the sun goes down, then check clearance it will be ok. Just a few more miles. Then you are pushing a 400lb machine 3 miles through waist deep sand after it spit valves through the pipes. Ever do a Glamis bore job? You know stay up all night drunk as a skunk while twisting a glass wrapped with sand paper into your cylinder by camp fire light. Just to get that 2 stroke running again so the weekend is not a total waste? With over 100k invested in 2 bikes and blown motors in crates still, I know what to expect, lol. Been looking at blocks for a while. Only question is will I buy a built one or a crate and build it myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 FINALLY!! I found my vibrating problem...it was so stupid. It was a little vaccum hose that was unplugged. It was below the ECBS so I didnt see it. Stupid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Glad to hear you figured it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTspecB1657615261 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 As an update I am hitting 18 lbs of boost now after installing a smaller pill. Things look good and I finally sent Infamous the first official 3rd gear pull with everything working. The vf43 pulls hard in the mid-range. wowza. great street turbo for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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