FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER (FMIC) INSTALL on a Fiat 500 Abarth - HOW TO!

In this video, we show you how to install a NGEN FMIC (Front Mount Intercooler) by CHQ on a Fiat 500 Abarth. This applies to 2012+ Fiat 500 Abarth, 2013-2016 Fiat 500 Turbo and 2018+ Fiat 500 Turbo. This installation video can also be used to help guide you installing an Eurocompulsion FMIC as well as an ATM.
Tools Needed:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
3/8” Socket Wrench
3/8” Extension
7mm Wrench
10mm Wrench
13mm Wrench
7mm Socket
8mm Socket
10mm Socket
13mm Socket
T27 Torx Bit Socket
10mm Deep Socket
14mm Deep Socket
15mm Deep Socket
17mm Deep Socket
Window Felt
Electric Impact
Heavy Duty Electric Impact
Torque Wrench
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[@JesterGP3]

So far I've purchased three major Ngen upgrades and by far the best thing about them is the outstanding step by step instructions. Makes for confidence in purchasing for sure!

[@VilThong]

I wish all install videos are as good as this. Great work!

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Vileak Thong thank you! That is one of our main goals with doing these videos: Make them as easy as possible to follow so that almost anyone can do this with proper instruction.

[@EveryOtherFridayOff]

Great video and right on time! I’m doing this next week

[@jamesrussell2171]

Man I hope you get more of these in stock soon cause I'm ready! I know it's tough, I work at a dealership and sometimes I feel like it's a joke trying to get parts anymore. Keep up the great work Brian!

[@GregsAirplanesandAutomobiles]

Good work Bryan. It's always a pleasure to watch your work.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thanks Greg!

[@lkearney7299]

Excellent, clear instructions with every socket etc size mentioned.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thanks!

[@paulrosberg2637]

That will be my next project on my Abarth, actually, and you Sir already did half of it, many thanks!😊

[@billynew3572]

Thanks Bryan! great vid on this.

[@leegentrylg]

Superb video, every detail explained in plain English with every size tool told, well done 👏 👍🏼👍🏼 i plan to to this to my wifes 595 abarth as the original hose clamps have started failing

[@ChrisWilliams-vm4gf]

Always informative and well done! Thank you for educating us on our beloved Fiats! Also thank you for your quality products, and most importantly, your guidance in modifying our cars.

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Great video 🎰🥂 we definitely say do more installs 🔥🔥🔥

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Cre8tiveGarage thank you!

[@cicciuzelite]

Great job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maffrefj]

Great video 🏁🏁

[@on2vhf83]

Beautifull FAQ, verry nice

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

great video! it makes me want to buy stuff from you, so it may be time to visit your site.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thank you!

[@and_rew9768]

A best upgrade 🔝❤️🏆🥇

[@joseescobedo7080]

Great tutoring video.

[@peterkettelkamp7162]

Thats how you produce an installation video! Thanks.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thank you!

[@RobS32]

Good job 👍

[@pinarellospeedracer]

With the battery and hold down out of the way and the radiator moved out of the way this would be a great time to change out the much needed radiator hoses . And since that you are already under the car do a oil change at the same time too.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Good recommendations!

[@DuoFurey]

Seems like it would be smart to do the intercooler, downpipe, and blowoff valve at the same time.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Definitely!

[@CZ-fy8df]

I'm actually interested in the wheels on that car. What we're they? I assume not 4x98 bolt circle.

[@eyeorewolf]

Great install video but what are the actual advantages of replacing the factory intercoolers? I recently bought a 2013 Abarth and I'm currently looking at performance upgrade options but I want to know what the advantages and disadvantages are before I proceed. It would be awesome if you would make a video stating why someone would want to spend the money on your performance upgrades. I get that one might gain a bit of cooling with a bigger intercooler and better air flow across the heat exchanger but what real world impact would it have on performance overall? Thanks for your efforts and information.

[@akbarmamatkhanov712]

Does a Fmic add horsepower? To put it simply: no, a larger intercooler will not really add any horsepower to your car. It does, however, give you much more wiggle room for a more aggressive tune without the risk of harming your engine. It should be noted, however, that too large of an intercooler can actually do more harm than good.

[@kaiittenbach9998]

SUPER TOP👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

[@alexruska2701]

I want that shirt

[@airman64]

Greetings, Wondering how to do front axle manual trans seal and were to buy it On a Fiat 500 ??

[@Torrents77]

Dope video! Could you also do a FMIC remove and install on a 2014 Fiat 500L?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Thanks! We do not have any plans to do one for a 500L. We were not aware there was a replacement FMIC for that car.

[@Torrents77]

Yeah it does have one sadly nobody has posted any such videos of doing it.

[@martini9974]

Question for ya! Is the core the same shape and basic design as the expensive forge kit? I ask because I want to put the forge external oil cooler. Without spending 1400 on the forge kit. They look similar

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Yes very similar and the forge oil cooler kit will work perfectly with our FMIC. Both are available on our website

[@brendoberg]

Quick question, I recently got the V2 version of this kit for my car and plan to install it before a tail of the dragon trip this week; any major install differences for the V2 piping versus the original setup?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

This video is for version 2

[@brendoberg]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance Woo! Awesome! Can't wait to install it.

[@sbvikings30]

Where can I find the abarth mat that’s on the ground?

[@villegas9536]

Do you need a tune if you have a front mount inter cooler ? Or could you run the car without a tune ?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Villegas no tune is required to run a FMIC

[@shadowpristrazec]

Does it work on an EU spec Abarth manual? Great videos !

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Not sure as we have no way to tear. The procedure is likely similar. If you have a multi-air then it definitely should. If you have a t-jet, we wouldn’t know as we don’t have those here

[@redabd4198]

Salam, vidéo très explicite mais je souhaite savoir comment changer l’accumulateur de ma boîte robotisée sur une Abarth de 2010 car à la valise Multieuscan, j’ai un manque d’huile.Merci

[@nikasexplores9597]

what makes this intercooler better than the sila concepts one? I am in the market and am curious to know.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

We do not have any experience with the SILA FMIC. Based on looking at the pictures of the SILA unit, it looks like that Intercooler does not replace the turbo side charge pipe (the hard pipe near the Downpipe directly underneath the turbo). This pipe is known to leak under higher boost levels which is why it is crucial to replace it. Our kit replaces that pipe in addition to all of the rest of the piping. As stated in our video, the only hose that is reused is the one directly off the turbo (which is fine because it is just a rubber hose that is secured with two clamps). I hope this helps you in regards to making your decision. As of 6/24/20, our kits are in stock and ready to ship!

[@nikasexplores9597]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance Thank you for the information I greatly appreciate it.

[@DracoGunzZ]

That’s a lot of work

[@englishmanpiper4745]

Will this kit fit a 2016 fiat 500 turbo

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Yes it will!

[@felixcolon2278]

Do I need to tune my abarth to install a bigger intercooler?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

No tuning required when upgrading to a front mount Intercooler

[@matthewcesario2069]

Any idea what the torque specs are for the crash bar bolts?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Just use a good impact and it will be secure. We do not have the torque specs on hand for the crash bar.

[@bartdrz]

dude, did you see those gaps between the bumper and fender?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Yes depending on the car, one of the drawbacks of a FMIC is you might have a gap between the front bumper and the fender. Usually after about a week and it sitting in the sun, you can make adjustments to minimize it as the bumper will stretch

[@keithking3195]

What wheels are those? 😍

[@georgelopez8474]

MST Time attack wheels.

[@paulcollins1970]

Compatible w ‘12 500c pop?

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

No - an Intercooler system is used with a turbo setup.

[@alexsurh1472]

Jesus, how many damn intercooler hoses are there on the stock system?!!

[@Zed674]

Video dobrý al proč to děláš pátý přes devátý a důležitý základní věci děláš až v půlce videa ... Video dobrý ale orientovat se v tom a přeskakovat to aby to člověk našel je hrozný

[@Waltkat]

After all that work and nothing is mentioned about why anyone would or should go through the effort and expense. Total waste of time.

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

Our videos mainly focus on the “How to” on upgrading components, not so much of what benefit/performance gain it provides. Most who watch our videos already know the “why” which is the reason we don’t go deep into that. However, to respond to your statement, it definitely is NOT a waste of time. With the factory dual side mount Intercooler system, there are numerous connection points that are known to leak, especially when you start adding other performance modifications. Also, with the increase of performance with other mods, the DUAL SMIC system tends to get “heat soaked” which dramatically decreases performance. In most cases, replacing the SMIC with a FMIC, eliminates both of these common issues from occurring. Hope this helps you to better understand why many upgrade to a FMIC.

[@JLUnlimited]

When someone says "Philips head" they are automatically disqualified as a mechanic.. That is a name brand of tools that no longer exists. That is NOT the name of the head of tool. . Positive and negative is widely used..

[@NGENCustomsandPerformance]

This comment is funny. I’m around a lot of technicians in Texas and everyone calls it a “Phillips head” screwdriver. No one calls it “positive and negative”. I guess it depends on where you are. But disqualified because of what you call a tool? That’s ridiculous. Look up “Phillips screwdriver” on Home Depot’s website and you will find them listed. Look at Wikipedia and you will find this: “Screwdriver tips are available in a wide variety of types and sizes (List of screw drives). The two most common are the simple 'blade'-type for slotted screws, and Phillips, generically called "cross-recess", "cross-head", or "cross-point".” No mention of “positive and negative”.

[@dre4505]

@@NGENCustomsandPerformance Hes one of those new age "snowflakes" that gets offended by everything 🤣 🙄 Great work by the way, thank you !