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Old Nov 15, 2008, 09:57 PM
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Ebay FMIC toughts?

considering upgrading my fmic, over the winter http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

i hear alot of good of ebay fmic's, and even lips (in another thread) what do u guys think?
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Alright this particular AMS copy intercooler has been reviewed over more times then Pam Anderson's boat video. When Buschur tested it, it made good power but heat soaked quickly. It should be sufficient for the streets but don't expect to break any records with it.
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I run the XSpower Ebay FMIC. It's great for the price.

You wont notice a power increase with any FMIC unless you get a upgraded LICP.
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Originally Posted by bluebanana23
Alright this particular AMS copy intercooler has been reviewed over more times then Pam Anderson's boat video. When Buschur tested it, it made good power but heat soaked quickly. It should be sufficient for the streets but don't expect to break any records with it.
oh nah man iam just basic bolt ons mbc, tune, and ordering injen licp and uicp to go with that fmic.
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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
I run the XSpower Ebay FMIC. It's great for the price.

You wont notice a power increase with any FMIC unless you get a upgraded LICP.
ic piping will be here 1st week of december, iam not in a hurry since i hardly drive the evo. will i need a retune?
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Originally Posted by bluebanana23
Alright this particular AMS copy intercooler has been reviewed over more times then Pam Anderson's boat video. When Buschur tested it, it made good power but heat soaked quickly. It should be sufficient for the streets but don't expect to break any records with it.
Numerous high horsepower cars run Ebay FMIC's. Buschur tested with a 500+ WHP Evo's and the Buschur intercooler cooled a little better, weighs less, and allowed the car to hold an extra 20-30 WHP. You really wont see a difference with a stock turbo car. Plus u literally pay less than a fraction of the price of a Buschur FMIC.
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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
I run the XSpower Ebay FMIC. It's great for the price.

You wont notice a power increase with any FMIC unless you get a upgraded LICP.
This makes no sense at all. If that statement were true then one would assume the gains would come from the LICP.
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Originally Posted by Malik_EvoIX
ic piping will be here 1st week of december, iam not in a hurry since i hardly drive the evo. will i need a retune?
No.
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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
Numerous high horsepower cars run Ebay FMIC's. Buschur tested with a 500+ WHP Evo's and the Buschur intercooler cooled a little better, weighs less, and allowed the car to hold an extra 20-30 WHP. You really wont see a difference with a stock turbo car. Plus u literally pay less than a fraction of the price of a Buschur FMIC.
buschur is really expensive and ams
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Originally Posted by bluebanana23
This makes no sense at all. If that statement were true then one would assume the gains would come from the LICP.
You really don't gain anything from just a FMIC. On a stock turbo a FMIC isn't really beneficial until you start running 26+ psi.

You see gains from upgrading the LICP.
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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
No.
funny local speed shop told me i will, about $500, but i have a mbc so i will lower down boost a little. depends on how much more boost i will make with the fmic and piping. i keep mine at 22psi
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Originally Posted by Malik_EvoIX
funny local speed shop told me i will, about $500, but i have a mbc so i will lower down boost a little. depends on how much more boost i will make with the fmic and piping. i keep mine at 22psi
You don't need to retune for installing a FMIC.

If you get a LICP you can tune for a little more power. But just wait until u get more mods so a tune will be more beneficial for you.

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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
You don't need to retune for installing a FMIC.

If you get a LICP you can tune for a little more power. But just wait until u get more mods so a tune will be more beneficial for you.
my ic piping kit (when i get it) is by injen licp and uicp
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Originally Posted by Malik_EvoIX
my ic piping kit (when i get it) is by injen licp and uicp
Dont go with the Injen go with a ETS new LICP best one on the market.

Also the Injen UICP is just for looks. Any UICP that doesn't need a mini battery kit means it doesn't make power.

You want a UICP that is straight as possible or you wont get any gains.

Also you don't need to get a mini battery kit, u can just reroute your stock battery to you trunk.

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Originally Posted by beemerfreak
Dont go with the Injen go with a ETS new LICP best one on the market.

Also the Injen UICP is just for looks. Any UICP that doesn't need a mini battery kit means it doesn't make power.

You want a UICP that is straight as possible or you wont get any gains.

Also you don't need to get a mini battery kit, u can just reroute your stock battery to you trunk.
honestly i was really considering ets but its 399, injen with new intake is 377 (i already have an intake aem short ram)


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