View Poll Results: Which FMIC to get?
AMS
136
71.58%
CBRD
21
11.05%
Perrin
33
17.37%
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Which FMIC?
Question to vendors and owners with Black Anodized FMICs: How does the finish hold up over time?
I love the anodized look, but I'm afraid that after a few thousand miles, little rock chips and dings will made it look like a salt and pepper finish. If I was sure it would stay looking good, I'd opt for black!
Cheers.
I love the anodized look, but I'm afraid that after a few thousand miles, little rock chips and dings will made it look like a salt and pepper finish. If I was sure it would stay looking good, I'd opt for black!
Cheers.
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From: Socal
Just poking again. The cast endtanks are (IMO) a better choice. They are very consistent for flow, allow curved interior surfaces to reduce turbulence, incorporate the connection tubes, vs. sheet metal that is inconsistent, cheap, restricts flow and is always used by mfr's unwilling to invest in precision casting due to cost.
PERRIN while more expensive, you get what you pay for in quality, product support, testing and performance. Plus our new 5-year unlimited mileage warranty is included!
Adam @ PERRIN Performance
PERRIN while more expensive, you get what you pay for in quality, product support, testing and performance. Plus our new 5-year unlimited mileage warranty is included!
Adam @ PERRIN Performance
Looks great too!
I saw ETS said they have 6 different intercoolers for us did you say you can make a cast endtank on the 4''??? Also if I go with the 4'' on a stock turbo does it affect spool at all????
Thanks, I am getting a lot of good feedback from this thread.
Thats good to know!
I will alway be a fan of Perrin because of the great power I made in my Subie and never had any problems while I was modded.
Looks great too!
I saw ETS said they have 6 different intercoolers for us did you say you can make a cast endtank on the 4''??? Also if I go with the 4'' on a stock turbo does it affect spool at all????
Thats good to know!
I will alway be a fan of Perrin because of the great power I made in my Subie and never had any problems while I was modded.
Looks great too!
I saw ETS said they have 6 different intercoolers for us did you say you can make a cast endtank on the 4''??? Also if I go with the 4'' on a stock turbo does it affect spool at all????
I would like to know this also.
Question to vendors and owners with Black Anodized FMICs: How does the finish hold up over time?
I love the anodized look, but I'm afraid that after a few thousand miles, little rock chips and dings will made it look like a salt and pepper finish. If I was sure it would stay looking good, I'd opt for black!
Cheers.
I love the anodized look, but I'm afraid that after a few thousand miles, little rock chips and dings will made it look like a salt and pepper finish. If I was sure it would stay looking good, I'd opt for black!
Cheers.
Thanks!
Michael
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From: Socal
We have an employee here with 5,000 miles on it and it looks perfect still. The ETS logo is slightly faded, but the intercooler looks mint! The Anodizing we use also has UV protection so it won't fade.
We don't use any castings on the evo 8/9/x due to all the variations we can offer. The 4.0" will not increase spool time at all. The only difference you will see is the power increase
Thanks!
Michael
We don't use any castings on the evo 8/9/x due to all the variations we can offer. The 4.0" will not increase spool time at all. The only difference you will see is the power increase
Thanks!
Michael
Yes sir!
The problem with the Garrett core for this evo x is the only core available is 18x12 - by using this core you lose 2" of surface area on the intercooler.
most cores are 20x12 - which fills the front bumper opening. The 18" will show end tank in the opening, not the best design for a front mount.
The first thing you want to do is maximize surface area.
Thanks!
Michael
heres a link to our intercoolers, we have some info listed about some of the intercoolers on there, send me a pm and Phil will get you more info if you dont see it up there
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...4266_4271.html
-anthony
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...4266_4271.html
-anthony
Last edited by Vivid Racing; Oct 28, 2010 at 07:02 PM.
By the end of the year I want to get a new fmic and need help deciding. I have a Apex Silver 2010 GSR. Pricing on the 3 are pretty similar, I care more about quality and performance. My current mods are AMS Performance Intake and Nisei 1 piece Polished UICP. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
i dont know. the manufacturer know's it. That should be one of the BIG issue what they usually never address in the States, but for them is a simple task for us is an important thing to know. 
There is small performance difference between the same size FMIC's.
The weight is one of the most important in the sports car world. The FMIC being the most far away part form the car mid point , it is always a great idea to reduce or keep the weight minimum there. If you buy LIGHTER reputable parts /not ebay/ continiusly you will see after a while a big difference between your car and those who didnt pay attention on it. Small weight savings will lead a bigger one = perfomance gain in every area in the car.
Rob
There is small performance difference between the same size FMIC's.
The weight is one of the most important in the sports car world. The FMIC being the most far away part form the car mid point , it is always a great idea to reduce or keep the weight minimum there. If you buy LIGHTER reputable parts /not ebay/ continiusly you will see after a while a big difference between your car and those who didnt pay attention on it. Small weight savings will lead a bigger one = perfomance gain in every area in the car.
Rob