Aftermarkit FMIC weights vs stock
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Aftermarkit FMIC weights vs stock
Does anyone have a list of aftermarket FMIC weights vs stock? Such as Perrin, Nisei, ARC, Agency Power, ect. What is the stock FMIC weight?
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I didn't weigh my AGP fmic before the install, but i'll tell you that the stock fmic is a featherweight compared to some of these aftermarket fmics. The shipping papers showed 40 lbs...I'll guesstimate and say it probably weighs 30-35lbs. Stock fmic probably weighs half that.
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Thanks-that's good to know. I have a feeling that most FMICs are going to weigh alot more than stock. ARC might be the closest to stock weight, but it is the most $.
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I installed this last friday:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-install.html
Many thanks to turbo26tsi for the great core and the help installing! It weighed out at 24 lbs for the new one and 12 lbs for stock plus 4 lbs for the weighted heavy bracket at the bottom. So total weight gain was 8 lbs, however, I'm sure I last a few lbs with the IC piping and getting rid of the BOV hoses and what not so I doubt I gained much weight at all going to FMIC and piping. BIG Gains with the FP Red and the significantly more efficient core made me go up 2 PSI in boost readings initially. Keep in mind this is a pretty big 4 inch core! I couldn't be happier!
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-install.html
Many thanks to turbo26tsi for the great core and the help installing! It weighed out at 24 lbs for the new one and 12 lbs for stock plus 4 lbs for the weighted heavy bracket at the bottom. So total weight gain was 8 lbs, however, I'm sure I last a few lbs with the IC piping and getting rid of the BOV hoses and what not so I doubt I gained much weight at all going to FMIC and piping. BIG Gains with the FP Red and the significantly more efficient core made me go up 2 PSI in boost readings initially. Keep in mind this is a pretty big 4 inch core! I couldn't be happier!
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Hmmm. Good info guys! Anyone know how much the Perrin ways? I would really like to have ARC-if I could swing the $1600.00 though! My next choice is Perrin in Stealth.
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Later, Ken
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Thanks Kperez for the link! I have more research to do. Overall performance is important for my next FMIC. My goal is up to 400whp. I won't be going over this. And of course weight is also a factor. At the end of the day I may just stick with the stock unit until I find what suits me.
LVSBB6 how is the ARC treating you? Was it a direct bolt on with all equipment or did you have to use some of your stock fittings? I am going with Nesei UICP and LICP with an ARC BOV return pipe. I want to make sure all of these pipes will fit my next FMIC.
LVSBB6 how is the ARC treating you? Was it a direct bolt on with all equipment or did you have to use some of your stock fittings? I am going with Nesei UICP and LICP with an ARC BOV return pipe. I want to make sure all of these pipes will fit my next FMIC.
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^The ARC is a PERFECT fit, absolutely no modification needed and you re-use all the factory hangers at the same location. It is the ONLY FMIC available that would also aid cooling of the radiator due to its special fins design, its tested to drop 3 degrees in water temperature. It is the most efficient and arguebly the best design intercooler in the world.
Beware of other big tank intercooler out there, those may give you some good bolt-on power right off the bat, but they are too thick and blocks a huge amount of air going into the radiator which creates cooling problem. HKS recommends upgrade of radiator due to its 4" core design, while other manufacturers may have overlooked this issue and did not address.
Beware of other big tank intercooler out there, those may give you some good bolt-on power right off the bat, but they are too thick and blocks a huge amount of air going into the radiator which creates cooling problem. HKS recommends upgrade of radiator due to its 4" core design, while other manufacturers may have overlooked this issue and did not address.