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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Question what is the best fmic

who makes the best fmic and installs have no problems..easy bolt ons and blow off valve flange....peace
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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APS DR725 FMIC is not only the best, it looks good, and has a super clean install, no modifications accept to the bumper but thats with all FMIC, i have it and i love it!!!!!
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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+1 APS. Need to buy an intake to make it fit, but best performin fmic out there and easy to install.
Originally Posted by NWassult
APS DR725 FMIC is not only the best, it looks good, and has a super clean install, no modifications accept to the bumper but thats with all FMIC, i have it and i love it!!!!!
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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I actually prefer the Perrin FMIC over APS. It's cheaper and also looks VERY high quality. I've also never seen any welds on the Perrin FMIC crack like i have on a couple of APS FMIC's.
BTW- Not all FMIC require that you cut up the bumper a whole lot. I believe the Injen doesn't require much cutting if any and you get to keep the stock bumper beam. But i wouldn't recommend this intercooler if you plan on going with any turbo bigger than a 20G as it is a pretty small FMIC. Also Blitz doesn't require too much cutting but i'm not positive about the Blitz so do some research on that one.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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aps 725 fmic . I have one on my sti no problems so far , easy to change out bov from stock to after market .
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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ARC .. more money but ****'s baller loll.. well basically the way they designed the ARC FMIC is amazing. smaller/lighter/and functions way better than the aps IMO butttt the money will get to you. did i mention it's super pimp
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jyhighsky
ARC .. more money but ****'s baller loll.. well basically the way they designed the ARC FMIC is amazing. smaller/lighter/and functions way better than the aps IMO butttt the money will get to you. did i mention it's super pimp
Amen to that. The best looking and the quality is just excellent.
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NWassult
APS DR725 FMIC is not only the best, it looks good, and has a super clean install, no modifications accept to the bumper but thats with all FMIC, i have it and i love it!!!!!


2 thumbs up for the APS FMIC...
Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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Perrim FMIC biatches!!!!!
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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best performance or best looks...looks ---> ARC......performance ---> perrin makes nice parts...the smaller aps will be pretty cool i guess
Old Apr 14, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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^^^^Yes, yes & yes! ARC = best perf/function. TM or FM, more money but it is what it is.





...and just when you thought the question is over. Here comes the most, the V-mount!
2 flavors, PE or Do-Luck but still, made both by ARC.

DAAAAAMMMNN! Cannot even justify the cost for the earlier 2, now this!!!!

But we can still dream, right? Maybe....., one day.
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Quality not withstanding, the best intercooler is going to be one properly sized to your turbo. The quality of an APS 725 isnt going to help much if you are runing a small turbo and doing nothing but boging your setup. Your intercooler should idealy support as close to your horsepower goal, wether it be a FMIC or a TMIC. Simply slaping the biggest core you can possibly shoehorn in is NOT the right way to go about it.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DS1 Motorsports
Quality not withstanding, the best intercooler is going to be one properly sized to your turbo. The quality of an APS 725 isnt going to help much if you are runing a small turbo and doing nothing but boging your setup. Your intercooler should idealy support as close to your horsepower goal, wether it be a FMIC or a TMIC. Simply slaping the biggest core you can possibly shoehorn in is NOT the right way to go about it.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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INJEN!!!


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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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Talking blitz

I have ablitz fmic for sale $725.00 shipped. parting out my car make it stock again. Also blitz bov $200.00 shipped.
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