Possible Drivability problems (FMIC)

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Feb 15, 2003 | 12:16 PM

RyanH

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Possible Drivability problems (FMIC)

I cant decide on a tmic or fmic. I have talked to many people and i have heard that the tmic is a better idea, because i travel a lot in the car(im in wi and at least 2 trips to fl a year). Is there a power difference between top mount and front mount? The real question is drivability.
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Feb 16, 2003 | 01:15 AM

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IMHO, the biggest problem with FMICs is that most of them require you to run an aftermarket intake which usually results in severe MAF misreadings and, as a result, drivability issues.

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Feb 16, 2003 | 01:10 PM

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I have been running an injen cai without any problems.

Feb 16, 2003 | 01:40 PM

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I have been running an injen cai without any problems.

So have I in the past... That doesn't mean that later it wont. Besides you'll have to lose that intake to use an FMIC.

Feb 17, 2003 | 07:22 PM

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From my understanding it all depends on what you have done to the engine as far as performance. I was trying to locate the web site that had an article on FMIC and why you should or should not use one. My understanding is that if you are just running a turbo back and maybe a up pipe then you should not run the FMIC but a larger TMIC. If I find the site I will post it here.

Feb 18, 2003 | 11:06 PM

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Intake with FMIC

You won't necessarily have to lose your intake with a FMIC. Just depends on which FMIC you go with. I saw a pic online of the APS FMIC (not the new one) with the Injen intake at www.indyimport.com Go to Galleries, and click on Phil Sweetpickuls car. The silicone tubing does lend itself to a bit of flexibility.

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Feb 19, 2003 | 04:59 AM

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Would MAF readings and misreadings change if one was to replace to stock turbo setup? I have been looking at the XS Engineering products and am seriously considerig switching to their FMIC, bolt-on turbo and CAI. BAsed on this swap (among other intended engine/exhaust mods), would the MAF still act wierd??

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