why would you make a dyno run after replacing the fmic? no tune is required.

 

You don't need a tune to see what a new part has made or lost on a dyno. You run it to see how much of a change was made to your current set up. Where the boost hits, how efficient it is and what not...

 

does the turbo xs fmic have cast end tanks?

 

did you have to take the factory crash beam out? I was thinking about getting the Perrin only because it covers the whole bumper plus you don't have to take out the crash beam. Any pics of the install? Oh yeah, how much did you get the TurboXS FMIC for and did you replace UICP or LICP?

 

Yea did you replace the LICP or UICP...Im about to put mine on tommorow with an AMS licp!

 

yes

 

Actually you almost never see gains with a FMIC upgrade (when there is already a FMIC) on the dyno. The reason being that there is never enough air moving through the intercooler to approximate driving at xxx mph. Sure it might do a good job of simulating 30mph worth of air at WOT, but that fails to show what the additional airflow did to prevent heatsoak.

Examples of where I have seen gains from a FMIC install:

1G and 2G DSM sidemount to FMIC
Subaru Top mount
Mazda Top mount and 626 sidemount

The Evo is very well engineered as it is, and the factory core is probably the best available intercooler ever put on a production car.

 

 

great this might be a good choice for me as well in the very near future!

 

How much does it weigh? Does the crash bar still fit?

 

that **** looks sick!!!!

 

Great choice!!! This seems to be an I/C everyone tends to over look.

Looks great man, keep up the awesome work!

Steve
GnV Motorsports

 

i just ordered this intercooler for my IX, but i'm in debate on what full pipe kit to get that will work with the "XS" and clear the factory air box?


sorry to hijack...

 

I got the same fmic and use it with an injen intake. Works great!

 

Is this the intercooler? It seems freaking expensive at $600 on Ebay. Can anyone sort out where they got theirs - and how much.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Turbo...52710480QQrdZ1