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is a FMIC a good add-on? (title was: intercoolers)

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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intercoolers

will i lose power if i was to put a front mount intercooler? and how do i make my car faster? please help me
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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What are your other mods, if any?

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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A FMIC is unnecessary unless you have an upgraded turbo, and a host of other mods.

You won't lose power with a FMIC, but you will notice a considerable difference in turbo lag.

My suggestion to you is to spend the $1000 elsewhere.
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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but the bling factor is high

it can cool the air better but i would spend the money somewhere else
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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would the longer piping of the FMIC reduce or increase lag?
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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^^ yes with a small to medium size turbo it will increase lag
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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what size tubing do these FMIC use?
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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get a custom dyno tune. that was the best thing i bought for my car. i have all the exhuast parts and hoses etc. when my car was stock and i got tuned night and day different.
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