SMIC installed
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jersey_emt
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Gotta take it out to transfer files to the computer
jersey_emt
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protegeV said:
You try transferring 1GB of files over a slow USB 1.1 connection. I bought a high-speed USB 2.0 memory card reader.
Here are the pics.
And what I have to say about the IC is:
1. Installating is pretty simple, even with me having to remove my FMIC setup.
2. Everything fits good.
3. Car holds 7psi all the way to rev limiter. Stock was 6psi max and dropped off to 5psi by redline
3. More low-end torque because the turbo spools very early and very fast
4. IC did not heatsoak at all when I went for a 40 minute hard drive, and I still have my front mounted IC on the car blocking most of the air flow to the SMIC.
5. Car pulls very smooth all the way to redline. I'm not able to compare the power level between this and the FMIC because I took out my boost controller when I put in the SMIC so the car doesn't cut. Will confirm HP this saturday on a dyno.
6. I can't stand the turkey!
Fire away with questions!
And what I have to say about the IC is:
1. Installating is pretty simple, even with me having to remove my FMIC setup.
2. Everything fits good.
3. Car holds 7psi all the way to rev limiter. Stock was 6psi max and dropped off to 5psi by redline
3. More low-end torque because the turbo spools very early and very fast
4. IC did not heatsoak at all when I went for a 40 minute hard drive, and I still have my front mounted IC on the car blocking most of the air flow to the SMIC.
5. Car pulls very smooth all the way to redline. I'm not able to compare the power level between this and the FMIC because I took out my boost controller when I put in the SMIC so the car doesn't cut. Will confirm HP this saturday on a dyno.
6. I can't stand the turkey!
Fire away with questions!
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pb4ugoout
wondering if we can get a list started or something...at least a preliminary thing. i'm usually the last to get in on stuff and end up waiting forever. i have the money for this thing ready to go and want to get one as soon as it becomes available . so i'm gonna start a list and someone in charge can make a decision as to whether my list means a damn thing.
so if you are serious and want to make a purchase when the time comes....you know what to do
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so if you are serious and want to make a purchase when the time comes....you know what to do
1) pb4ugoout
Dyno completed!
Please take a look at the graphs and be amazed!
The aftermarket IC was the first to get dynoed right after the 1.5 hour drive there. The last two runs were done with the cold stock IC after a 20 or so minute brake while I was switching the ICs out. The pressure drop is unbelievable with the stock IC at 9psi towards the redline as you can see in the graphs. The runs were done at 9psi. I did a run in 3rd and 4th gear for each IC. Take a look at the a/f reading as well. With stock ic the a/f reading stays off the charts rich...that could be because the ecu might need some time to learn though.
Please take a look at the graphs and be amazed!
The aftermarket IC was the first to get dynoed right after the 1.5 hour drive there. The last two runs were done with the cold stock IC after a 20 or so minute brake while I was switching the ICs out. The pressure drop is unbelievable with the stock IC at 9psi towards the redline as you can see in the graphs. The runs were done at 9psi. I did a run in 3rd and 4th gear for each IC. Take a look at the a/f reading as well. With stock ic the a/f reading stays off the charts rich...that could be because the ecu might need some time to learn though.
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TampaBlackMSP
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I prolly missed something - what's the scoop? In production yet? Cost? I think I may go this route myself mainly because of ease of install, and hopefully bang for the buck (depending on cost)...more info, or keep us posted....
EnjoyMinuteMaid
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I don't konw if anyone else has noticed, but Apex has made one i think, go to the apexr1 website and look under mazdaspeed performance...priced around $550 i think, looks similar to the turbohoses model...anyways, just wondering about this as an alternative, especially if its already available for individual order (which i'm not positive it is) (dance)
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pb4ugoout
awesome gains...once again, i'm ready to purchase whenever you guys are ready to put it into production...i'll post "the list" again even tho i'm the only one on it, just let me know when stuff starts happening
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So, would someone like to inform the newbs(and me 
) which is better, SMIC or FMIC, and why, and which is more practical for an everyday street car. Also, I realize that the SMIC is a much easier install, but would it be able to maintain a good performance if running 12psi constant? And I'm assuming it's fine at 9psi, but if running 9psi, is there any danger of hitting the dreaded fuel cut? Thanks...if there is a thread somewhere already with such information, driect me to the link.
) which is better, SMIC or FMIC, and why, and which is more practical for an everyday street car. Also, I realize that the SMIC is a much easier install, but would it be able to maintain a good performance if running 12psi constant? And I'm assuming it's fine at 9psi, but if running 9psi, is there any danger of hitting the dreaded fuel cut? Thanks...if there is a thread somewhere already with such information, driect me to the link.Similar Threads and Articles
