[WESTI]

I was thinking of getting a 08 tmic for my "stage 2" tune and was thinking what if i got a FMIC with a smaller core instead of a giant core. Then i wouldnt be losing THAT much spool and id be making some good power. Anyone know the FMIC kit with the smallest core?

[blindfold]

Injen FMIC kit

you could always get a bigger Top-mount besides the 08

[Spoolin415]

I thought the main problem with a FMIC and the stock turbo was all that additional large diameter piping and the turbo's inability to move air through it efficiently?

[WESTI]

i 1/2 wanna get the fmic for power and 1/2 in order to get a scoopless hood and go "stealth"

[KiTsuNe]

its not just the core size, its how much more piping you have to run and how much more air it has to move. Large TMIC > small FMIC

Thats like buying a used a crappy new product vs a good product used product

[STI-LOS]

Originally Posted by WESTI

i 1/2 wanna get the fmic for power and 1/2 in order to get a scoopless hood and go "stealth"

Dont get a 08 TMIC its a waste.. I sent you like 3 links for APS TMIC I think the guy wanted like 500 bucks for a brand new one he wasnt gonna use... Any FMIC you get your gonna feel the lag, if you want a small core FMIC get the SSAC FMIC or the TXS they are both the same FMIC and on the small side.. But I am all about the TMIC the throttle response is just great and its such a sleeper look.. Hell I am not doing a DOM 3.0R + APS TMIC for nothing

But if you really want to get a bigger TMIC, look at APS, Spearco, AVO, PWR only ones I would spend money on..

[Spoolin415]

My feeling is to skip the larger TMIC all together unless you're dead set on sticking with the stock turbo. My feeling is that the IC is in a really bad spot (getting blasted with heat from the turbo and engine) and I'm saving my pennies for a FMIC and turbo upgrade in one shot.

[KiTsuNe]

Originally Posted by Spoolin415

My feeling is to skip the larger TMIC all together unless you're dead set on sticking with the stock turbo. My feeling is that the IC is in a really bad spot (getting blasted with heat from the turbo and engine) and I'm saving my pennies for a FMIC and turbo upgrade in one shot.

a good TMIC up to a green does just fine

[STI-LOS]

Originally Posted by KiTsuNe

a good TMIC up to a green does just fine

Up to a DOM 3 is what I say

[STI-LOS]

Originally Posted by Spoolin415

My feeling is to skip the larger TMIC all together unless you're dead set on sticking with the stock turbo. My feeling is that the IC is in a really bad spot (getting blasted with heat from the turbo and engine) and I'm saving my pennies for a FMIC and turbo upgrade in one shot.

Thats the old school thinking about the TMIC is only good for a stock size Turbo.. There are plenty of good setups with TMIC and big turbos. Like Kit said a Green is perfectly fine with a TMIC a bigger one of course. The debate is endless on this one.. What I am saying is that if you want to run a TMIC with the proper mods and precautions you can and not have a issue.. You say why even go thru the trouble.. I hear ya but my .02 is that if you want to or even have to run a TMIC dont let that be the deciding factor on what Turbo you get or when you get it.

[funSTi]

Look into the ARC FMIC, they may be hella expensive but they are a smaller intercooler.

[stratguitarist]

Originally Posted by funSTi

Look into the ARC FMIC, they may be hella expensive but they are a smaller intercooler.

Yep, link to my journal is my sig if you would like to view pics. Was a great kit, very straight foward and very well engineered. Still not tuned so no power numbers with it on yet or anything.

[WESTI]

Originally Posted by STI-LOS

Dont get a 08 TMIC its a waste.. I sent you like 3 links for APS TMIC I think the guy wanted like 500 bucks for a brand new one he wasnt gonna use... Any FMIC you get your gonna feel the lag, if you want a small core FMIC get the SSAC FMIC or the TXS they are both the same FMIC and on the small side.. But I am all about the TMIC the throttle response is just great and its such a sleeper look.. Hell I am not doing a DOM 3.0R + APS TMIC for nothing

But if you really want to get a bigger TMIC, look at APS, Spearco, AVO, PWR only ones I would spend money on..

alot of the 500 dollar aps tmics are for the non drive by wire throttles. If i coulda found an aps for 500, I woulda bought it already!

[Spoolin415]

Originally Posted by STI-LOS

Thats the old school thinking about the TMIC is only good for a stock size Turbo.. There are plenty of good setups with TMIC and big turbos. Like Kit said a Green is perfectly fine with a TMIC a bigger one of course. The debate is endless on this one.. What I am saying is that if you want to run a TMIC with the proper mods and precautions you can and not have a issue.. You say why even go thru the trouble.. I hear ya but my .02 is that if you want to or even have to run a TMIC dont let that be the deciding factor on what Turbo you get or when you get it.

Very true, but at the same time I guess it will always boil down to one's idea of 'optimal' and if it is worth the extra time/money for them.

You're right, this could be an endless debate.

[WESTI]

Originally Posted by funSTi

Look into the ARC FMIC, they may be hella expensive but they are a smaller intercooler.

hah the arc is pretty small but i cant justify paying 1600-1900 for a fmic when the ebay one goes for like 300