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DarkPira7e · 01-09-2023, 11:57 AM

The generic FMIC kits for our car will likely be close enough to fit. I was able to make 3 different eBay FMIC intercoolers work with the JDL piping, it's just couplers and clamps that may vary. I'm not suggesting ANY of them will be a perfect fit, since your choice and turbo and its outlet are dictated mostly by the manifold's outlet flange placement and the turbo CHRA width, as well as the size of the compressor housing on the turbo and its own outlet.

Example- If you get some JDL hot parts kit and buy an eBay GT35 that has a 2.5 outlet and an old CHRA copy that is wider than normal, your turbo is not going to sit in the spot the turbo hot parts manufacturer (JDL) anticipated, and it's going to be "off" for fitment on anything anticipated to line up with the turbo position (including the downpipe).

It's best to buy buy it all in one go. I promise. I've had first hand experience on every facet of this, with this platform. I should've just bought everything from Jesse, the way I wanted it, the very first time.

01-09-2023, 11:57 AM	#3
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 4,072 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 4,215 Times in 2,119 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The generic FMIC kits for our car will likely be close enough to fit. I was able to make 3 different eBay FMIC intercoolers work with the JDL piping, it's just couplers and clamps that may vary. I'm not suggesting ANY of them will be a perfect fit, since your choice and turbo and its outlet are dictated mostly by the manifold's outlet flange placement and the turbo CHRA width, as well as the size of the compressor housing on the turbo and its own outlet. Example- If you get some JDL hot parts kit and buy an eBay GT35 that has a 2.5 outlet and an old CHRA copy that is wider than normal, your turbo is not going to sit in the spot the turbo hot parts manufacturer (JDL) anticipated, and it's going to be "off" for fitment on anything anticipated to line up with the turbo position (including the downpipe). It's best to buy buy it all in one go. I promise. I've had first hand experience on every facet of this, with this platform. I should've just bought everything from Jesse, the way I wanted it, the very first time. __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block