also interested in the results. I just bought my X and and trying to decide on the first upgrade

 

bigger isn't always better, bigger core leads to more pressure drop across the core. Yes, bigger would create a larger heat sink, but stock turbo cars don't need an intercooler built to flow a 35r. Besides, bar and plate > tube and fin any day.

I'm going with the AMS front mount because no modification needs to be done to install it.

 

Looks good can't wait to get one. Seems like a easy install.

 

Yea if you didn't get the UICP and LICP as well. Easy but time consuming.

 

Looks like we had the same idea over the weekend . I wasn't classy enough to lay down a nice beach towel though .

 

This.

You aren't going to feel any difference unless you're running enough boost on an aftermarket turbo where you're heatsoaking it and starting to detonate. I suppose there's the possibility of better performance at nominal boost levels to record some improvement, but not through the butt dyno.

 

Yea. Keep in mind I live in FL though. Get's pretty hot here, so I bet it would make some difference with high ambient temps.

Looks like a few people installed FMIC's this weekend! Sweet!

 

WOW That beach towel was a instant success!!! HAHAHA

I'm going to the dyno for a retune on Thursday!!! I'm not expecting much of a gain but my tuner seems to think ill be over 350HP... Right now i'm at 335HP

We shall see!!!

 

So I just drove through some rain and the painted AMS logo on the FMIC is flaking off. WTF?!

 

my AGP does the same.....

 

This is my next mod.!!!

 

lol @ logo flaking off. Are you serious?

 

Looks the same, but one is shinnier and says AMS. \:
Well guess the AMS gives you a few more horses than the stock one. Coolios! [:

 

Well yeah, that's about what I said. I went though the same thing when I installed a FMIC on my Eclipse, and I live in AL.

 

This is a common problem.....sorry but that is just the way it is.