Cp-e FMIC *56K go away*

[BoOdOg]

So the weekend with the nice weather I want to get this finally installed since it was in my garage since Oct. First sorry for the shitty install pics they are from my blackberry as I forgot my camera when I went to friends house.

First the car makes it to 50K so it deserves a gift lol
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00129-20100320-1911.jpg


So Sat we figured why not finally get this installed
some before pics
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00115-20100320-1139.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00089-20100312-1315.jpg


So remove the top mount and front bumper
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00116-20100320-1306.jpg

found a mps logo
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00118-20100320-1308.jpg

then mock up the fmic
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00120-20100320-1331.jpg

new power steering cooler and some pipe
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00124-20100320-1513.jpg

back together on on the ground finally took about 4 hours total we did install my catch can too no pics thou
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00125-20100320-1731.jpg

still runs that a good sign
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00127-20100320-1821.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00131-20100320-2019.jpg


Got home got my camera so some better pictures
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4854Large.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4858Large.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4859Large.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4861Large.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4865Large.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4867Large.jpg

So I got looking at the car and didn't like the tmic plastic stuff so I figure off it comes

before
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4858Large.jpg

during
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00133-20100321-1337.jpg

after
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/100_4875Large.jpg

All in all wasn't to bad and I know the fmic sits off center I don't mind it actually. The kit was pretty easy to do just had take time. Honestly the OCC was more of a pain. I also did a spin on filter conversion awhile ago with sandwich plate heres a pic for anyone that ever wanted see it
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/mx32nv/speed3/fmic/IMG00028-20100224-1906.jpg

Down side of the install I couldn't get my HKS bov into the cp-e flange as it just wouldn't sit tight enough. Picked up new c ring and o ring today for it so might try that later. Currently running TS hybrid still. The FMIC really lean my tune out so I woudn't suggest one without a ap or sb.

I would of wrote a good how to for either the FMIC or OCC however the steps cp-e sent were great and and the OCC steps were from Matt D's group buy on MSF also great steps.

[Fobio]

thank you for showing the the TS 50/50 works with the CP-e FMIC.

some of your pics are red x's for me tho...

[BoOdOg]

really weird they all work for me, anyone else having this issue? I can't edit my post ill repost pics if needed

[Fobio]

nvm...it might be PB and work filters...carry on!

[BoOdOg]

ok cool, the ts bov does work you just have to really move the line to the turbo inlet, it doesnt kink but it does bow out a bit you can see it in one of pics

[WeatherB]

Looks good.

Are you planning on replacing the insulation material on the hood? I wonder if the insulation from a regular 3 would fit. Don't think all that heat is good for the paint.

[Darkfrosty7]

nice looks great, sick pics

[BoOdOg]

It is off for now, never thought of the 3 idea might do that. I asked around no one seem to had problems with it removed so I think ill be ok. As you can see it was only the plastic in the middle and never an issue