considering upgrading my fmic, over the winter http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

i hear alot of good of ebay fmic's, and even lips (in another thread) what do u guys think?

 

Alright this particular AMS copy intercooler has been reviewed over more times then Pam Anderson's boat video. When Buschur tested it, it made good power but heat soaked quickly. It should be sufficient for the streets but don't expect to break any records with it.

 

I run the XSpower Ebay FMIC. It's great for the price.

You wont notice a power increase with any FMIC unless you get a upgraded LICP.

 

oh nah man iam just basic bolt ons mbc, tune, and ordering injen licp and uicp to go with that fmic.

 

ic piping will be here 1st week of december, iam not in a hurry since i hardly drive the evo. will i need a retune?

 

Numerous high horsepower cars run Ebay FMIC's. Buschur tested with a 500+ WHP Evo's and the Buschur intercooler cooled a little better, weighs less, and allowed the car to hold an extra 20-30 WHP. You really wont see a difference with a stock turbo car. Plus u literally pay less than a fraction of the price of a Buschur FMIC.

 

This makes no sense at all. If that statement were true then one would assume the gains would come from the LICP.

 

No.

 

buschur is really expensive and ams

 

You really don't gain anything from just a FMIC. On a stock turbo a FMIC isn't really beneficial until you start running 26+ psi.

You see gains from upgrading the LICP.

 

funny local speed shop told me i will, about $500, but i have a mbc so i will lower down boost a little. depends on how much more boost i will make with the fmic and piping. i keep mine at 22psi

 

You don't need to retune for installing a FMIC.

If you get a LICP you can tune for a little more power. But just wait until u get more mods so a tune will be more beneficial for you.

 

my ic piping kit (when i get it) is by injen licp and uicp

 

Dont go with the Injen go with a ETS new LICP best one on the market.

Also the Injen UICP is just for looks. Any UICP that doesn't need a mini battery kit means it doesn't make power.

You want a UICP that is straight as possible or you wont get any gains.

Also you don't need to get a mini battery kit, u can just reroute your stock battery to you trunk.

 

honestly i was really considering ets but its 399, injen with new intake is 377 (i already have an intake aem short ram)