Anyone install Blitz FMIC??
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Have a good die grinder handy! The install is similar to other FMIC's except for some cutting/grinding to the car in a few places. If you think you might want to change over to T bolt style clamps someday, save yourself the extra work and go to Napa and order them now to install as the intercooler goes in. I just went through and replaced mine when I installed the T78 and wished I had done this in the first place!
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Make sure you get some zip-lock bags and majic markers.
There are a LOT of screws and clips on the front end.Make sure you lable EVERYTHING and tape the parts bags to the parts you take off so they don't get lost.ALL of the under covers and fender liners have to come off.Also you need a Dremel with a cut-off wheel to cut the plastic panels for the IC pipes.
I also agree about the T-bolt clamps ,,do them now while the nose is off the car.
If your doing clear side markers do them now.
If your doing H/L bulb upgrades do this now also.{headlights have to come out}
There are a LOT of screws and clips on the front end.Make sure you lable EVERYTHING and tape the parts bags to the parts you take off so they don't get lost.ALL of the under covers and fender liners have to come off.Also you need a Dremel with a cut-off wheel to cut the plastic panels for the IC pipes.
I also agree about the T-bolt clamps ,,do them now while the nose is off the car.
If your doing clear side markers do them now.
If your doing H/L bulb upgrades do this now also.{headlights have to come out}
Thanks for the input guys. I was wondering if anyone had the size and amounts of the t clamps i need since i have not received the FMIC yet. I also will be putting on my Blitz front so hopefully that will help with clearance. Thanks again
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Here is a list for the Napa T bolt clamps to use with the Blitz FMIC.
1) #705-1531
2) #705-1532
1) #705-1533
8) #705-1534
I modified my list that I used to work with my T78 but this should be right for the twins. Hope it helps.
Again I must say, be prepared to grind metal from your car (not the bumper). You will need to enlarge the hole the the kit exits out of the engine compartment through the right fender. Then you will need to grind away some metal structure that will interfere with the top of the intercooler tanks on each side. Sorry but the Blitz bumper cover will not eliminate the metal grinding. At least you should avoid having to grind away bumper cover material in the turn signal area to clear the huge pipes that run into and out of the intercooler. Cover the engine compartment and the car with and old sheet before you start grinding!
Have fun with it!:wink:
1) #705-1531
2) #705-1532
1) #705-1533
8) #705-1534
I modified my list that I used to work with my T78 but this should be right for the twins. Hope it helps.
Again I must say, be prepared to grind metal from your car (not the bumper). You will need to enlarge the hole the the kit exits out of the engine compartment through the right fender. Then you will need to grind away some metal structure that will interfere with the top of the intercooler tanks on each side. Sorry but the Blitz bumper cover will not eliminate the metal grinding. At least you should avoid having to grind away bumper cover material in the turn signal area to clear the huge pipes that run into and out of the intercooler. Cover the engine compartment and the car with and old sheet before you start grinding!
Have fun with it!:wink:
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