FMIC vs. SMIC

[T is for Turbo]

interesting results...

http://www.vwfixx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32642

[Tuna]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

I don't even HAVE a turbo and I found that interesting.

I think the only thing he forgot to factor in to his testing was "Bling Factor", that's probably why FMIC's are more popular, because it's more visible.

[Kor]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

I don't even HAVE a turbo and I found that interesting.

I think the only thing he forgot to factor in to his testing was "Bling Factor", that's probably why FMIC's are more popular, because it's more visible.

That little experiment sucks, for several reasons.

1. We don't know how the intercoolers were piped (makes a big difference)
2. We don't know how big the front mount is (typically would be MUCH larger)
3. On a dyno, very little air is flowing over any kind of intercooler, since the car is standing still.

[James]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

3. On a dyno, very little air is flowing over any kind of intercooler, since the car is standing still.

DING DING DING!

[R_Ethug]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

what he said lol

[Kor]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

[Hardy_Boy]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

DING DING DING!

does the fan help at all though? i'm just curious i've never been dyno tested.

[R_Ethug]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

not really.. pretty much your first run is your best.. if they had like a bunch of those big fans going then i'd maybe do something but think of how fast you'd be going on a highway if you were going full out in 4th gear like 200 or something i forget exactly but imagine the air at that speed compared to a fan

[NeonGTI]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

A ghetto IC sprayer and the field becomes level. Turn the bugger on the few times you need that extra 5 hp and it's 30 degrees out.

Loads cheaper than an upgraded SMIC or FMIC.

[QuA]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

I thought the FMIC was one of the best performance mods on my car. Felt good. Its definitely not worth paying big bucks but if you can find a good deal... its a good mod. Its just expensive compared to a chip.

Upgrade your turbo to real speeds (of coz higher HP then basic bolt ons) and you'll defintely watch your HP decrease from heatsoak.... you'll need a firehose to keep that stock IC cool =)


QuA

[Kor]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

Yeah those big fans do nothing....

[QuA]

Re: FMIC vs. SMIC

Getting late... needed to revise =P