Ugraded FMIC on stock turbo ?
Mar 27, 2008, 02:03 PM
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I am one of the ETS FMIC owners that can confirm that it made my car less knock sensitive. It allowed me to raise the boost and make more SAFE power.
Prior to the FMIC i was knocking at 21psi. This FMIC made an instant improvment. I would not hesitate at all. It is one of those mods that you say to yourself "I should have done this sooner"
Prior to the FMIC i was knocking at 21psi. This FMIC made an instant improvment. I would not hesitate at all. It is one of those mods that you say to yourself "I should have done this sooner"
May 20, 2008, 07:03 PM
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Right here... ETS 3" with FULL bolt-ons running 25psi on 91 octane... Absolutely no knock, 11.5 AFR straight through.
No way in hell I would attempt this on the stock FMIC...
-E
No way in hell I would attempt this on the stock FMIC...
-E
May 20, 2008, 07:38 PM
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I got 354 on a Superflo dyno before I did the ported stuff...
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Edit: Forgot to answer your question... Any ways you can help your turbo breathe better, the less it has to work to maintain the same boost pressure.
May 21, 2008, 06:57 AM
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well, i guess im soon to see how well the 3.5" ets FMIC works with the stocker. I went ahead and got one. going to install it next week with megan 02 and get some porting the turbo and mani done as well.
May 21, 2008, 06:59 AM
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Well, im trying to buget build my rs as best i can. So, the question is, is it worth upgrading from the stock fmic. I may try to do a back to back test on next dyno run ( if i can find someone to loan me one) but was hoping someone has already determined if the cost is or is not worth the upgrade. thanx B
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May 21, 2008, 12:36 PM
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The 5" is definitely not necessary for a stock turbo, but the current stock EVO IX power record of ~506whp was set by Lucas English of English Racing with our 5" intercooler and 3" IC piping 
He's pushing the turbo VERY hard, so the bigger turbo helps with the high turbo outlet temps. A bigger intercooler will flow better and have less restriction as airflow requirements climb, and with pressure drop due to flow limitations across the core being the biggest concern where spool and response are concerned, big definitely isn't a bad thing!
Tom
He's pushing the turbo VERY hard, so the bigger turbo helps with the high turbo outlet temps. A bigger intercooler will flow better and have less restriction as airflow requirements climb, and with pressure drop due to flow limitations across the core being the biggest concern where spool and response are concerned, big definitely isn't a bad thing!Tom
May 21, 2008, 03:59 PM
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. Me likey having a fatty saving account. Im trying to see how far i can go with the least amount money spent. Im loving this car with stocker. Yes, its been a while, i can meet ya 4 lunch anytime. Im hitting PIR on friday and then woodburn for vp fuels day on sunday. You going ?
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The 5" is definitely not necessary for a stock turbo, but the current stock EVO IX power record of ~506whp was set by Lucas English of English Racing with our 5" intercooler and 3" IC piping He's pushing the turbo VERY hard, so the bigger turbo helps with the high turbo outlet temps. A bigger intercooler will flow better and have less restriction as airflow requirements climb, and with pressure drop due to flow limitations across the core being the biggest concern where spool and response are concerned, big definitely isn't a bad thing!
Tom
He's pushing the turbo VERY hard, so the bigger turbo helps with the high turbo outlet temps. A bigger intercooler will flow better and have less restriction as airflow requirements climb, and with pressure drop due to flow limitations across the core being the biggest concern where spool and response are concerned, big definitely isn't a bad thing!Tom
Hoping for 400+ whp with that and mods im doing.