Decisions On Intercooler

Rotated · 07-08-2008, 08:54 PM

I have a 2008 STi with a Blouch Dominator 3.0R, Cobb Ap V2, P2L intake, Invidia catless Dp, walbro pump, and Deatch Werks 850cc injectors, Aquamist HFS-5 Meth Kit. My question I am getting protuned next week at P@L Which intercooler will make the most power and be the best to run, I am considering a Spearco TMIC or a Perrin SS FMIC. The FMIC is 500.00 more. with me running meth and 93 octane, are the advantages worth the xtra 500.00 over the TMIC while giving up alittle in spool-up?

**boondocksaint** · 07-09-2008, 04:48 AM

Why you thought this belonged in the Newbie Forum, I have no idea. Thread moved.

***solovus*** · 07-09-2008, 04:58 AM

The advantages of the FMIC are better air flow over the intercooler reducing heat soak and generally keeping the air temps lower, but this comes at increased lag since you will have to pressurize all of the additional piping after each shift. I'm not sure if they both drop the PSI the same, I think that is mostly dependent on core size. If you are running above stock boost levels (likely) I would go with the FMIC...this gives you more space in your engine bay and the ram air through the scoop will add (some) additional cooling.

Turbo_Joe · 07-09-2008, 05:03 AM

I have a very similar set up, and went with an APS TMIC. Using meth will cool everything down more than enough. With a turbo blanket/heat shield/heat barrier film, running a TMIC with meth is a good deal. BUT FMIC are so damn sweet, lol. Good luck on the decision.

XxSCAxX · 07-09-2008, 06:01 AM

i have the aps and love it. perrin is a good unit too.

**torquemada** · 07-09-2008, 10:06 AM

Because the OEM TMIC of MY08 is better than the OEM TMICs of former years, I would suggest the FMIC-way.
There is no big improvement possible with an aftermarket TMIC on the 08 me think

SirMattieP · 07-09-2008, 10:09 AM

dude just the looks of the FMIC

FMIC ftw!!!!!!!!!!

Thats the exact setup ill be going sooner or later, and FMIC it is!

07-08-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Rotated Junior STI Driver Car: LR 2008 WRX STI Fav Mod: Bigger Turbo Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 53 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Decisions On Intercooler I have a 2008 STi with a Blouch Dominator 3.0R, Cobb Ap V2, P2L intake, Invidia catless Dp, walbro pump, and Deatch Werks 850cc injectors, Aquamist HFS-5 Meth Kit. My question I am getting protuned next week at P@L Which intercooler will make the most power and be the best to run, I am considering a Spearco TMIC or a Perrin SS FMIC. The FMIC is 500.00 more. with me running meth and 93 octane, are the advantages worth the xtra 500.00 over the TMIC while giving up alittle in spool-up? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-09-2008, 04:48 AM	#2
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,295 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler Why you thought this belonged in the Newbie Forum, I have no idea. Thread moved.

07-09-2008, 04:58 AM	#3
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,529 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler The advantages of the FMIC are better air flow over the intercooler reducing heat soak and generally keeping the air temps lower, but this comes at increased lag since you will have to pressurize all of the additional piping after each shift. I'm not sure if they both drop the PSI the same, I think that is mostly dependent on core size. If you are running above stock boost levels (likely) I would go with the FMIC...this gives you more space in your engine bay and the ram air through the scoop will add (some) additional cooling.

07-09-2008, 05:03 AM	#4
Turbo_Joe STI Driver Car: 07 SWP STI Fav Mod: Blouch Dom 3R Location: Gainesville/Tampa, FL Posts: 229 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler I have a very similar set up, and went with an APS TMIC. Using meth will cool everything down more than enough. With a turbo blanket/heat shield/heat barrier film, running a TMIC with meth is a good deal. BUT FMIC are so damn sweet, lol. Good luck on the decision.

07-09-2008, 06:01 AM	#5
XxSCAxX Spec C Club Car: 05 AW 30r STi Fav Mod: Perrin 30r Kit Location: Campbell Hall, NY Posts: 1,482 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler i have the aps and love it. perrin is a good unit too.

07-09-2008, 10:06 AM	#6
torquemada Gold Member Car: WRB EDM 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Aerys 3" Location: Germany Posts: 1,009 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler Because the OEM TMIC of MY08 is better than the OEM TMICs of former years, I would suggest the FMIC-way. There is no big improvement possible with an aftermarket TMIC on the 08 me think

07-09-2008, 10:09 AM	#7
SirMattieP Professional STI Racer Car: DGM 2008 STI Fav Mod: Advan RZ DGM 18X9" +45 Location: So-Cal Posts: 681 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Decisions On Intercooler dude just the looks of the FMIC FMIC ftw!!!!!!!!!! Thats the exact setup ill be going sooner or later, and FMIC it is! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.