Blitz Return Flow Fmic On Series 1 R33.

[Bronno!]

Just a question regarding the fitment of the FMIC, is it possible to fit it so that there is no need to cut the Reo bar with the parts provided? i have been having troubles getting the core of the intercooler to be as far right as possible utilising the brackets provided.

if you have any experience with this would appreciate the help.

Thanks in advance.

[M@&k]

Hey, I had to cut my reo and front bar for fitment. Was surprised actually, as I thought they were supposed to fit without cutting.

[Kane_R32]

It can fit without cutting your reo, BUT, I had to trim my chassis rails that hung about 25-40mm past the radiator support. Basically made the rails sit flush with the radiator support and allowed enough room for the core to sit in a position that I didnt need to cut the reo.

I ended up trimming it anyway as I bought some s1.5 foggies and then became a head ache.

[chilzzi]

Anyone have any pics showing some detail of where you needed to trim?

I'm about to do this install on my R33....not really keen on trimming anything to be honest....

[chilzzi]

Found this image on Google. Looks like he was able to slide it behind the reo and not trim anything.

Thoughts?

[eightsixboy]

It can fit without cutting your reo, BUT, I had to trim my chassis rails that hung about 25-40mm past the radiator support. Basically made the rails sit flush with the radiator support and allowed enough room for the core to sit in a position that I didnt need to cut the reo.

I ended up trimming it anyway as I bought some s1.5 foggies and then became a head ache.

Lol what? You trimmed the chassis rail ends? Thats about a billion times worse then trimming the reo.

Anyways on most from mounts you have to trim the support and the bar a little.

[Torques]

I fitted this on a SPEC2, the REO bar had to be slightly cut

[AMR33]

Yeah go ahead and trim the chassis rails like someone suggested. Who cares about the structural integrity of the car....

Chances are you will have to trim the reo a bit mate. Dont be discouraged, it doesnt make much of a differene as you will only have to take off a few mm. I had to do it on mine. You'll be fine.

[Bronno!]

thanks all for the replies, will be cutting today, spent ages fiddling with the brackets seeing if there anyway to get it back enough. no way! hahah.

appreciate it, so in a nutshell you pay more for the return flow as it minimises the amount you have to cut.

cheers all!

[chilzzi]

Also connects to existing factory piping, no need to holesaw on the side for piping, stock and neater engine bay.....etc etc

[Kane_R32]

Yeah go ahead and trim the chassis rails like someone suggested. Who cares about the structural integrity of the car....

Bahaha tell me how 30mm of overhanging metal is effecting the structural integrity of the car?

OP here is a pic of mine where I trimmed the ends to allow the core and brackets to sit closer and not require trimming of the reo..

[AMR33]

Bahaha tell me how 30mm of overhanging metal is effecting the structural integrity of the car?

You tell me how it doesnt

Edited October 12, 2014 by Abdul11