SMIC Heatsoak

[CnoTataymo]

I was wondering, has anyone ever really experienced their CustomMSP or Turbohoses SMIC heatsoaking between 8-10 psi? I'm stuck on either getting one of those or custom FMIC. In the winter time, temperatures in my area are 40-60 degrees and in the summer time 80-100 degrees.

 

[210_ZOOM]

if i could go back i would do a FMIC, with the hardpipes and IC the cost is about the same. Go FMIC.

 

[mazdaspeedwerx]

get a fmic. I thought about a sidemount for about 10 minutes when I realized they are not that much bigger than my stockie and wouldnt take that much to get heatsoaked. especially on really hot days at the track

 

[BOOSTR]

I bought my smic because of heatsoak. Commuting daily was a b**** with the euro spec diesel shoe box. No problem at all now.

 

[jlee29]

I like my smic we have similar temps as you do and have never had a problem. ( I also took $5.00 and about 30min to hooked up an intercooler watersprayer from the windshield washer pump, incase i do have any problem it might help)

 

[Jaysanooch]

I'm happy with mine and with the hard pipe, short ram intake trio....I felt a significant improvement. You gota be really beating it to actually feel the heat soak. I think it's worth it and it's a 15 minute install compared to a fmic.

 

[yashart_mp3]

smic with unichip @ 10psi = no problems what-so-ever. SMIC is worth every penny

 

[JDM Sam]

You will never get the consisent charge air cooling vs a FMIC on this car.
If you want the best performance on the MSP a FMIC > SMIC.

Most of all, once you reach a certain boost level that SMIC will become ineffecient and an interwarmer.

 

[ChopstickHero]

smic with unichip @ 10psi = no problems what-so-ever. SMIC is worth every penny

WERD

 

[wicked]

You will never get the consisent charge air cooling vs a FMIC on this car.
If you want the best performance on the MSP a FMIC > SMIC.

Most of all, once you reach a certain boost level that SMIC will become ineffecient and an interwarmer.

this is true,but consider that a lot of people are planning on keeping stock internals,and turbo so they won't be boosting all to much.
for them the SMIC is the way to go.

bolt-in,great gains,and perfect for the daily driver who needs a little more from thier MSP.

 

[ChopstickHero]

i don't need a FMIC to cool my temps down for my 5 mile commute to work in the morning. lol

 

[JDM Sam]

I understand that point. Consider this, the price of hard pipes plus a side mount is right around the same price of the cheapest FMIC kit made.

 

[hoindawall]

i've had the turbohoses smic and the mam fmic kit. i prefered the smic because spool up was noticably quicker and also the fmic blocks the a/c condenser causing my a/c to not get cold in hawaii's 80-90 degree weather.

 

[wicked]

I understand that point. Consider this, the price of hard pipes plus a side mount is right around the same price of the cheapest FMIC kit made.

consider this.

...........the SMIC will out perform any FMIC thats comparible in price,and can be installed by anyone with out having to pay for a install like so many members here have done.

I have driven the MAM,HIGHBOOST,and TURBOHOSES.
at stock boost to 10PSI the TURBOHOSES SMIC takes the cake,above that it's the MAM FMIC,simply because at that point your needing a FMIC.

 

[Jaysanooch]

i've had the turbohoses smic and the mam fmic kit. i prefered the smic because spool up was noticably quicker.

Ya no kidding...and add a 3" turboback and spoil up is just ridiculous, I'm loving it!

 

[JDM Sam]

consider this.

...........the SMIC will out perform any FMIC thats comparible in price,and can be installed by anyone with out having to pay for a install like so many members here have done.

I have driven the MAM,HIGHBOOST,and TURBOHOSES.
at stock boost to 10PSI the TURBOHOSES SMIC takes the cake,above that it's the MAM FMIC,simply because at that point your needing a FMIC.

I don't see that happening especially here in TX during the summer.
There was a guy with an aftermarket SMIC I did some work on, and it would start to get heat soaked after running around the town to pick up some stuff, short trips. Meanwhile, I'd boost in my car for a longer time and the cold side of the core would always be cold to the touch.

My opinion is if you're going to spend $800 on a side mount setup, just spend the extra $200 to get a good FMIC. However, if you pay someone to install it, I see where the extra cost comes from.

 

[GhostMercury]

i like the SMIC upgrades better because i am not going to boost above 10 psi, plus it is less noticable for those like me going for a sleeper type look. and i can do the install without a drill

 

[msp35]

i like the SMIC upgrades better because i am not going to boost above 10 psi, plus it is less noticable for those like me going for a sleeper type look. and i can do the install without a drill

I find it hilarious when someone trys to say the msp, with it's bold colors, body kit, and fairly large wing, is a sleeper.

 

[jmv]

haha, yeah. One of my friends asked me if my car was a 'sleeper'. i said... "are you kidding?? Its bright F**KING orange!!!"

Personally i really like my MAM fmic. At current, since i'm only on stock boost till i get the unichip tuned, i do wish i had quicker spool, BUT, even after loooong trips i've never had any hint of heat soak. At autocrosses when i leave the car on basically the whole heat (with the hood open in grid), it stays consistant. Its wonderful. Can't wait to hit 10-11 psi.

 

[GhostMercury]

how are you gona get heatsoak on long trips. unless you are boosting the whole time...i dont get it