FMHE stage 4 install.

[TDCRacing]

This is to show how to install a FMHE on your car. This is a stage 4 from ZZP. They said it will not fit if you still run a/c and have the ac condenser installed. I'm about to show you how to make it work.


Here are some comparison pics of the stage 2 and my new stage 4.

First take the front bumper COVER and BUMPER off (bumper has 6 bolts)-

Next remove these tabs as it won't go into place with these here.There is one on both passanger and drivers sides-

Grind/cutt them off with an angle grinder but be sure not to slip. If you do you will be riding around without a/c untill you get a new a/c condenser(Not sure why the SAFTY glasses are on my head?)-

They should look like this when your done.Both passenger and drivers side-

Next you'll have to make the brackets for the FMHE-

These will slide into the front radiator support chanell and will look like this-

Next comes the top mounts- make them look like this-

Next it should look like this when mounted-

Next notch the lower air dam (corners so it will clear the hoses ect.) with a thick razor blade or dremel

Put the bumper back on and should look similar to this-

Put the bumper cover back on.And you're done!!

 

[SyntheticShield]

Very nice write up. Thank you for contributing to the community and taking the time to post this up.

 

[TDCRacing]

Oh no problem, I wish i could have been more detailed with measurements ect. but I was pressed on time. I haven't been around in a while so i figured i better come back with something good so no one bans me LOL

 

[SyntheticShield]

A few more write ups like that and I 'might' be convinced to take you off the probationary ban list.

 

[GOTIT4CHEAP16]

anyone know where i can get those brackets used to mount from?

 

[Colossus]

3 years later........

 

[matt5112]

and a scam 'n ban or two.

 

[Scottydoggs]

those brackets look like they could have been home made, flat stock a drill and a vise and a hammer to make the bends, see all the dings on the sides...

 

[matt5112]

rad is part number CU98, seems like this would be much better than any FMHE.

http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/intake/intercooler_2JZGTE.htm

Break out the air gun and try it.

 

[GOTIT4CHEAP16]

Thanks guys. Why was he banned?

 

[Scottydoggs]

if you look at the next to last pic it looks like there would be enough room to install a 16" fan set up as a pusher, as now the stock fans are pulling air through 3 radiators.

 

[z3r0]

Thanks guys. Why was he banned?

scammed alot of people on the top 3 gp sites
iirc it was close to 4.5k on just gpona members

 

[GOTIT4CHEAP16]

Damn

 

[glendayle]

Are these pics history?!

 

[Scottydoggs]

they sure are, and boy am i also upset a bit lol i was going to copy this set up.

it used a vw radiator ( or similar) and mounted it up in front of the cars radiator. nice and high and right in the path of the grill.

 

[dsmuts]

85-92 vw golf rad with ac I'm pretty sure.

 

[timboku]

I know this is way old but any one have pics or as aother write up on installing the vw rad. While still maintaining ac condenser? Been looking cant find anything.

 

[sseilmnop]

I did VW radiator on Bonneville SSEi.

 

[timboku]

Im gonna go wit the vw radiator. Any pics or how did you reduce the 1 3/16 hose coming out.the rad. to 3/8s for the ic. I cant find any reducer or adaptor?

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[sseilmnop]

I remember there was a molded heater hose and then a reducer. It's been 7 years since I installed it. McMaster Carr website is down I will look later.