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JDM 2.0 TMIC vs. USDM 2.5 TMIC

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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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JDM 2.0 TMIC vs. USDM 2.5 TMIC

Would there be a significant difference between running a JDM 2.0 TMIC and a USDM 2.5 TMIC on a EJ20 with a VF30?

I've been told that fitting the USDM TMIC on an EJ20 is not easy and that the JDM is a direct swap and sized better for the displacement (obviously).

On the flip side, I can get a USDM TMIC very easily, whereas a JDM version is harder and more expensive to find.

Just trying to figure out my options as I move forward...thanks!
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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jdm tmic is bigger, i believe both just swap right in though.... correct me if im wrong
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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If you can get a hold of a JDM one then go for it.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 03_Impreza_Al
If you can get a hold of a JDM one then go for it.
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