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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Intercooler Question

Will a larger fmic like ams' cause me to have a drop in boost pressure? Hinder performance...the only mod I have is the ams catback...
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Yes, you will notice a pressure drop. Maybe like a PSI or two.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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If any it will be small. You should still gain power.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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would it hurt not to have it tuned with it on there?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Off topic, but go ETS for a intercooler
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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i just bought an ams fmic
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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i gotta AMS FMIC and fitment was great and i didnt notice much of a pressure drop, maybe less than 1 psi. It dosent heat soak, its well designed.
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