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CLOSED: B5 and B5.5 Custom FMIC Kit

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I havent decided on the deposit amount yet. Give me the night to think about it and I will decide on it tomorrow.

So here is the deal.... I got it all installed and mostly all fitted today. This was on my car. There are a few things I want to work out first, with the piping. Tomorrow I will continue shaping the piping just right so you can have the smallest amount of pipe length so it fits nice and tight, leaving extra room for the fogs.

I have some pictures that I took with my phone, b/c the camera was dead....however they are shitty phone pics and they were taken at night. the bracket I am fabricating as a mount for the intercooler is gonna be pretty simple, yet work fantastic. Im really excited about it, it looks so clean!

And yes, NOTHING BUT T-BOLT CLAMPS ARE BEING USED!

I will need a test fitter locally once I order more piping and start with the other kits. The reason is, I do not have a stock turbo application, so my hot side piping is routed a little differently. I would like someone local to let me test fit the hot side piping on their car.....looking at the list, that looks like you Devon ;)

Like I promised before, pictures will be up tomorrow! Enjoy boys!
As long as you can get red tubing. ;)
 
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Ok, here is the deal. The kit has not been driven with yet. My Passat is still down (waiting on an ECU) however we will have a chance to drive with it on vipernoved's B5 when we test fit. Im confident it will be perfect.

I finished the drivers side fog light piping yesterday, and should be done with the passenger side soon. Once Im finished, and when a kit is ready to be shipped, the pipes will be shipped clamped together. So, you will receive 2 seperate groups of pipe, one for hot side one for cold side. This will make it much easier to install.

As far as removal of stuff from its OEM location, Im 98% sure you will have to remove/relocate your SAIP. Sorry, but I will not provide any help in relocating it b/c its not worth the hassle since its a worthless item anyways. I suggest removing the pump and the hard line that runs to it. You can just put a cap in the rubber pipe to block it off, or you can get the real block off plate and remove the combi valve while ur at it, but thats like $35.

The stock side mount intercooler will need to be removed. I will try and get a better idea how that is done again when I work with vipernoveds car. Mines been off for a long time so its not fresh on my mind.

Anyways, hope that helped answer some of your questions. I received your deposit, and will keep you up to date on everything. Thanks again.

Matt
What is a SAIP? I have sent your deposit as well. :thumbup:
 
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