front mounted intercooler

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...

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

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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 ?

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.

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

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...

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

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:

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??