Prefer pickup (central MD) or meet in the local area for all items to avoid shipping charges.
M&M Low Temp Thermostat - 01402-FL5-M001: Box was opened but thermostat is still sealed in the original bubble wrap. - $60.00 $50.00
ZL1 Industries Type R Stealth Lift Pads - Candy Red: Box was...
Anyone have experience with the Radium Engineering Port Injection Kit that augments the OEM fuel system? Many additional parts are required to use it and I am not sure about wiring changes needed for Hondata tuning support. Could this be a better path to consider vice upgrading to a HPFP...
The OEM front rotor starts at 32mm and needs to be replaced when worn down to 30mm.
The OEM rear rotor starts at 11mm and needs to be replaced when worn down to 9mm.
After 20k miles of street driving, I replaced my OEM front and rear rotors with GiroDisc to reduce unsprung weight. The OEM...
Curious...Anyone interested in technical meets at a neutral location? Intent is for locals to meet, share knowledge and/or talk shop with fellow enthusiasts.
Parts were used for 12k miles and then replaced with aftermarket alternatives. Not willing to ship because of size/weight. Willing to meet in the Central MD/Southern PA areas.
OEM Front Pipe: $50.00;
OEM Exhaust: $250.00;
OEM Turbo Heat Shield, Downpipe and Downpipe Heat Shield: $150.00; or...
Weight of the stock turbo heat shield:
Weight of the Dream Automotive turbo heat shield:
Better heat shielding and weighs 393 grams (0.866 pounds) less. Holes align properly if you start the bolt on the side of the downpipe first, adjust the shield to start the top bolt near the manifold...
Reference:
FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread
Bluetooth CD Player
Installed:
Flapfab Stone Guards
Tuxmat Floormats
OEM TCU Removal (Replaced with an alternative non-big brother solution)
Cusco Front Cooling Baffle Plates
Eventuri Turbo Inlet
GruppeM Intake
Offset Front License Plate Bracket
J's...
TSP Downpipe coated with Swaintech White Lighting (coating cost was $100.00 for the part by itself). Here are PICs of the raw TSP Downpipe before and after coating:
Here are the weights before and after coating:
Weight difference shows 124 grams or 4.37 ounces of ceramic coating was applied...
I never really understood the need to pump coolant through the throttle body so it is time to eliminate it. Here is the parts diagram for the FL5 (throttle body coolant hoses are parts 1, 2, and 3):
Parts 1 and 2 in the above diagram connect to the throttle body barbs (E-15-12):
The hard pipe...
I am looking to replace the cast aluminum OEM upper charge pipe to get rid of another unnecessary heat sink under the hood. Any aftermarket suggestions for that specific part by itself?
I've already replaced the 5.6 pound cast aluminum OEM turbo inlet pipe with a carbon fiber Eventuri one that...
Here are specifications and PICs for the OEM FL5 RMM. Weight is 1,364 grams or 3 lbs. It includes a 3mm insert shown in the first PIC and measured in the second PIC:
Other measurements:
Gap measurements:
This post compares various FL5 intercooler offerings. Note that volume is calculated using the overall core width, height, and depth measurements. Actual internal volume will be less depending upon the core design type used. Manufacturer links (where available) are also provided for further...
If you are looking to replace the plastic coolant expansion tank, here are links to two billet aluminum alternatives that mimic the OEM style:
MDR
Origin Fabrication
I went with MDR but don't tell corporate that I already sanded off their laser engraved logo. A little more prep work before...
Here is a short video that compares the HKS and J's Racing (jointly developed with DRL) T&F intercoolers for the FL5:
Core Design Details
Installation Instructions
Weighs 5,895 grams (just a hair under 13 lbs.):
One of the nice things about this forum is the community, passion, and collective information shared. I am impressed with the stock FL5 but had a concern last Summer seeing various temps rise where it seemed like the FL5 could really use help to shed heat more effectively. I prefer to do...
I am working on an alternative solution for those that live in front-plate states tired of getting pulled over by the Po-Po for not having a plate attached to the front bumper. I do not like the OEM front license plate bracket as it obstructs the intercooler. There is also no front OEM tow...
For those looking to play CDs in their FL5, a simple solution is to buy a Bluetooth CD Player. I bought this one and gave it a shot:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-MONODEAL-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B0DKT4JK27/
I am very happy with the purchase and results. During initial...