FMIC install Options

[3sgte205]

Hi guys, well its probably been covered 1000 times previously i tried to do search but couldnt find much probably didnt seach it properley. Anyway im looking to install a FMIC on my St205 , ive noticed there is a whole load of stuff where the FMIC would sit. I have got an FMIC and piping im just looking for some install tips and maybe some pics.
Your help would be appreciated.

[JDM_ST205_WRC]

Why would you not want to remove the C/C (Chargecooler) set-up??

If it is so you wont get the code 54 error then I can provide you with a fix for that (2 resistors need to be spliced into the loom)
If it is so that you can run the FMIC cooled air into the C/C blackbox to get extra cooling you could end up with the C/C blackbox warming the air as opposed to cooling it further

If you just want to keep the C/C blackbox for aesthetic reasons if you look at the piping in the first pic you can see that the piping takes up ¼ of the space the C/C box needs to be mounted.

Whats "clock the turbo" mean?

If you look at the first pic you can see the trubo inlet housing points to the throttle body, if you keep this pointing this way to get the air to the FMIC you will need to pipe in a U bend (2 x 90deg bends) & go down via the alternator, not good for optimal air flow & too close to the down pipe IMHO.

Clocking the turbo means to clock (rotate) the inlet housing 180deg so it points down towards the road/rad, this then provides a much smoother & straighter path for the air flow.

Basically it is the same reason most ppl ditch the stock air filter to turbo inlet pipe & install a straight intake pipe, a much smoother & straighter path for the air.